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Cyndi Seamon made a turtle nest in summer 2020. Photo Credit: Nat Kaemmerer
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  • Mark Bergin
  • December 17, 2020
Longboat Key proposing increased sea turtle protections

The Longboat Key Town Commission could have the first reading of a proposed ordinance as soon as Feb. 1, 2021.

  • Longboat Key
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Ballet dancer Melanie Hamrick, the girlfriend of rock legend Mick Jagger, bought this Lake Club home. Photo courtesy of Michael Saunders Realtor Tina Ciaccio.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 17, 2020
Mick Jagger's girlfriend buys Lake Club estate in Lakewood Ranch

Mick Jagger's girlfriend buys Lake Club estate in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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The lawn will be covered in books to buy over the weekend.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 17, 2020
One day only

The Longboat Library will host a book sale on Dec. 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • December 17, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Masked stowaways

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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  • Cops Corner
Olivia Davis.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 17, 2020
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Olivia Davis

The Cardinal Mooney guard talks favorite memories and her biggest challenge.

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Tonya Mckee, Jennifer Coker, Jocelyn Mansfield, Amanda Myers, Zacko Gerzeny, Theresa Eannetta, Dayna Sisk, Nicole Washburn, and Cheyenne Parker.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • December 17, 2020
DIY boat parade sets sail

The volunteer-organized boat parade was held Dec. 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Planning Board voted 3-2 to recommend approval of Raffurty's major conditional use application at an October public hearing. File photo.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 17, 2020
Another public hearing for Raffurty’s liquor license

The City Commission agreed to give residents another chance to share their thoughts on a permit request from the Main Street bar.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioners discussed the pros and cons of adjusting their meeting schedules on Nov. 16, ultimately directing staff to conduct some research before continuing the conversation. Image via city of Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 17, 2020
City commissioners consider shift to evening meetings

When should the City Commission hold its meetings? Some elected officials think the night time is the right time.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • David Conway
  • December 17, 2020
Planning Board questions city meeting protocols

A majority of the volunteer advisory board is opposed to in-person meetings that exceed two hours, disrupting the city’s development review schedule.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Unit 301 of the Oceane Condominiums on Siesta Key was built in 2019 with four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths and 4,439 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 16, 2020
Oceane condo unit sells for $4.75 million

Residential real estate transactions for Nov. 30-Dec. 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Izzy Silverio, Krystal Parra and Madelyn Portwood, East County residents, are important parts of the Bulls soccer team.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 16, 2020
One goal at a time for Bulls

Lakewood Ranch-area soccer players help build Parrish Community High's new girls soccer program.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 16, 2020
St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic church celebrates 47 years

Parishioners gathered in the chilly night to celebrate together.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
LaunchPad4U is located in the Rosemary District at 1413 Boulevard of the Arts to be centrally located for students. Harry Sayer
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • December 16, 2020
Education Foundation launches student resource center downtown

LaunchPad4U, located in the Rosemary District, helps students prepare for life after high school.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
David Wolff installs mini reefs underneath docks at MarVista Dockside. File photo
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • December 16, 2020
Siesta residents start project to clean canal

More than 20 homeowners have signed on to place mini reefs under their docks to filter water and support marine life.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Nygel Robinson performing on the FST stage in "Blue Suede Shoes." He has spend quarantine working on a one-man cabaret: "I Love a Piano." Photo by Mathew Holler.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • December 16, 2020
Challenge and Response

The pandemic forced Nygel D. Robinson to exit the stage. He turned the downtime into a creative opportunity.

  • Arts + Culture
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