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  • Brendan Lavell
  • October 7, 2020
Del Webb walk-a-thon raises nearly $20,000 to fight breast cancer

Participants at the first annual Del Webb Women's Club breast cancer walk-a-thon were mask-laden and socially distanced

  • East County
  • Neighbors
On Nov. 2, the town is planning to reopen the Bayfront Park Recreation Center at 4052 Gulf of Mexico Drive. The classes sizes inside the facility will be limited.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • October 6, 2020
Bayfront Park Recreation Center set to reopen in November

The Recreation Center at Bayfront Park has been closed since March.

  • Longboat Key
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Donal O'Shea, pictured here at his inauguration ceremony in 2013, will have served nine years as New College of Florida’s president when he steps down next summer. File photo.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 6, 2020
New College President Donal O’Shea announces retirement

O’Shea will step down from his position on June 30, 2021, following the end of the college’s academic year.

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Following the reopening of the Sarasota Farmers Market this summer with social distancing guidelines in place, market officials are opposed to the prospect of another group operating on the same footprint downtown. File photo.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 6, 2020
Downtown group rejects mid-week farmers market proposal

Although the Downtown Improvement District declined to fund a start-up “micro-market,” board members encouraged the Sarasota Farmers Market to consider weekday events.

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A public/private partnership will protect 33 acres bordering the Celery Fields in Sarasota County.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 6, 2020
Conservation Foundation granted easements on parcels bordering the Celery Fields in Sarasota

Public-private partnership emerges between Sarasota County, the Sarasota Audubon Society and the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast to protect land bordering the Celery Fields.

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Brenda Secky waited for days to win her eBay bid for her great-great grandfather's painting.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 6, 2020
Gillespie Park painter receives second painting from great-great grandfather

Brenda Secky has acquired another long-lost painting from AC Striffler.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Todd Hughes organizes the Lutz Buddy Up chapter in Sarasota.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 5, 2020
Brothers in Arms

Goodwill Manasota's Lutz Buddy Up program offers community for veterans.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Town Manager Tom Harmer's current annual salary is $198,400.80. He is due to receive a 2.5% salary increase.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • October 5, 2020
Town manager, attorney to receive raises

Town commissioners voted 6-0 to approve raises for Tom Harmer and Maggie Mooney.

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A lightning rod is pictured on top of a home on Halyard Lane in the Country Club Shores IV North neighborhood.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • October 5, 2020
Longboat Key to allow for lightning rods on rooftops with restrictions

Longboat Key town commissioners voted 4-2 in favor of the regulations.

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First Tee of Sarasota/Manatee receives $15,000 gift.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 5, 2020
First Tee of Sarasota/Manatee receives $15,000 gift

The donation comes from the Sarasota PGA Tour Superstore.

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For months, the town has limited street parking on the south side of Broadway between Palm Drive past Longboat Drive South.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • October 5, 2020
Longboat Key's illegal parking fines to increase in December

Longboat Key town commissioners voted to increase parking fines from $30 to $75.

  • Longboat Key
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Chris Sachs outside the Lazy Lobster.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 5, 2020
Longboat Lightning fans rejoice

Lightning fandom strikes on Longboat Key after Stanley Cup win.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 5, 2020
Pet blessing at All Angels Episcopal Church brings new furry faces

As Father Dave Marshall brings the custom back for a second year, it enters "tradition" territory.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Since 2017, the city's Community Canopy program has sought to replenish the supply of trees in the community through initiatives such as this week's giveaway. Photo courtesy city of Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 5, 2020
City offers free trees for residents

Residents can sign up now to receive one of 250 trees the city is giving away in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Michael Saunders & Company
  • October 5, 2020
Designed for distinctions – 3 homes with features that inspire

Designed for distinctions – 3 homes with features that inspire

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