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This Lake Club home at 16416 Baycross Drive and a vacant lot at 16506 Baycross Drive sold for $3,690,000. The house has five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 6,160 square feet of living area. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 23, 2020
Lakewood Ranch area residential real estate transactions June 8-12

Lake Club home tops sales at $3.6 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Kirby Bywaters, Liza Kane-Hartnett, Stanley Kane, Betsy Kane-Hartnett, Meghan Kane-Hartnett and John Kane-Hartnett all celebrated at Betsy's home. Photo Courtesy of Cliff Roles.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • June 23, 2020
A life well lived: Stanley Kane turns 100

The arts benefactor recently celebrated his 100th birthday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • June 23, 2020
Fire station demolition gets underway

Longboat Key firefighters at the south station has started using a mobile trailer until a new station is built.

  • Longboat Key
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A view of the beach at Longboat Key, Florida.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • June 22, 2020
Town expects borrow between $21 million-$28.5 million for beaches

Town Manager Tom Harmer estimates Longboat Key will borrow between $21 million and $28.5 million in bonds for its beach management plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Peffley in 2011.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 22, 2020
Gentle giant Jack Peffley dies at 72

The man was known for his kindness, readiness to help, and his loud pants.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • June 22, 2020
Bayfont Park's pickleball courts reopen

Longboat Key's courts at Bayfront Park reopened for the first time since March.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 22, 2020
In lieu of Freedom Fest, a flag raising on Longboat Key

The island's service organizations came together to create a bit of flag-waving fanfare.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Library stands empty for now.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 22, 2020
Longboat Key Library plans reopening for July 7

The library closed early in the coronavirus pandemic, but feels ready to come back.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller's Office is located at 1115 Manatee Avenue W., Bradenton. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 22, 2020
Manatee County Clerk and Circuit Court to reopen

In-person appointments at the Manatee County Clerk's office or Circuit Court will resume June 24.

  • East County
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 22, 2020
Goodwin named FSBA president

School board member Jane Goodwin was named the 2020-21 president of the Florida School Boards Association.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Janet Shapiro won the Paul Harris Award.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 22, 2020
Rotary Club hosts member appreciation

Many members got a certificate as appreciation for what they do for the club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Will Luera, Sarah Durham, and Kyle Van Frank compose the Triple Play production.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • June 22, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre rolls out distance-conscious improv show

The “Triple Play” show debuted June 19.

  • Arts + Culture
While some facilities on Longboat Ke have reopened, the town remains under a state of emergency. Town Hall is still closed to walk in visits, but appointments, calls and emails are accepted.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • June 21, 2020
What's left to reopen in Longboat Key?

Many of the outdoor facilities at Bayfront Park reopened on Monday.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • David Conway
  • June 20, 2020
Juneteenth Festival offers message of joy, unity

A celebration in Newtown was envisioned as an opportunity to bring Sarasota’s Black community together.

  • Sarasota
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Detour signs near U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road have helped direct traffic for months.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • June 19, 2020
Longboat Key vice mayor expresses concerns about Sarasota in Motion plan

Sarasota's transportation plan puts an emphasis on walking and biking.

  • Longboat Key
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