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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 18, 2020
Sarasota teen is Florida's youth of the year

It's the third year in a row a Sarasota area youth has won the award.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Freya Robbins, CDFA™
  • May 18, 2020
Time To Trade In Or Restore?

Time To Trade In Or Restore?

  • East County
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The twin murals, of a surgical masked man and a woman, were undertaken on April 28. An official unveiling took place May 15.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 18, 2020
Downtown Sarasota murals tell heroic story

Health care workers honored with pair of paintings downtown.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 17, 2020
Lakewood Ranch church's parade uplifting for members

Oasis Church of Lakewood Ranch hosts small parade to share messages of love and hope.

  • East County
  • News
Karen Pashkow rattles a noisemaker to attract attention from drivers.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 15, 2020
Longboat Island Chapel hosts food drive

May 15 marked the first day of a two-day food drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy. Staff members are back at work at Mattison's Riverwalk Grille in Bradenton.
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • May 15, 2020
Restaurant chews on ways to survive, make it through summer

A longtime industry leader learns that sometimes not doing something — say takeout in the pandemic — can be a long-term benefit.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 15, 2020
Sarasota schools plan special celebrations for seniors

Booker High School and Pine View School will host events at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall to honor the senior class.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Unit 5 at 378 Golden Gate Point was built in 1993 with three bedrooms, three baths and 3,098 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 15, 2020
Condo at The Renaissance sells for $1.9 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 4-8.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 15, 2020
Wildlife advocates urge beach caution

Several nests on Siesta Key Beach have been disturbed by those walking dogs on the beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The home at 561 Harbor Cove Circle was built in 1983 with three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 4,357 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 15, 2020
Bay Isles home sells for $2.74 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 4-8.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 15, 2020
Demolition begins on Siesta Key fire station

The station will be built at the same location, 1170 Beach Road, and will be completed by summer 2021.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 15, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: The smell of something dangerous

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The City Commission unanimously authorized the creation of the grant program earlier this month.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 15, 2020
Applications open next week for city business assistance grants

Small businesses in the city of Sarasota can seek up to $5,000 beginning Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although gyms were excluded from the state's initial reopening plans, they will be allowed to open as long as the businesses maintain social distancing and follow other health guidelines. File photo.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 15, 2020
DeSantis expands reopening to include gyms, more

Beginning Monday, restaurants, stores, museums and libraries will be allowed to open at 50% capacity.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 15, 2020
Air Force flyover thrills Sarasota Memorial Hospital staff

MacDill-based aerial tanker banks low over Sarasota to honor medical professionals and first-responders.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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Cindy Ritchell, Ann Quackenbush, Brenda Korthauer, Beverly Sutton and Kit Torchia all lend a helping hand in packing seeds to send internationally to farmers who need them. Quackenbush is a driving force behind Hope Seeds, a charitable ministry through Christ Church of Longboat Key.
  • December 22, 2025
Longboat's Hope Seeds nears 10 years of giving back
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Andrew Carrillo poses for a photo on Dec. 16 at Out-of-Door Academy. He's been the go-to guy on attack for the Thunder throughout their 2025-26 season.
  • December 22, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Andrew Carrillo
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Manatee County commissioners approve reducing speed limits throughout the county.
  • December 22, 2025
Speed limits reduced on nine roads in Manatee County
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The library will be constructed on the light green area depicted on this map within Longboat Key's Town Center Green. The entire library would be around 11,230 square feet with the possible enhancements.
  • December 22, 2025
Buchanan's $1 million donation formally accepted for library
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Sarasota students share Christmas wishes in letters to Santa
  • December 22, 2025
Sarasota students share Christmas wishes in letters to Santa

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