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  • Mark Bergin
  • November 3, 2020
Longboat Key voters revel in the Election Day tradition

The polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Longboat Key Town Hall and Longboat Island Chapel.

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  • News
Colette Russell held her sign up high.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 2, 2020
Sarasota voters head to the polls

Here's what voters felt about the election in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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Longboat Key Historical Society President Michael Drake is looking for a new home for two historic cottages that currently sit at 521 Broadway St. Photo taken by Nat Kaemmerer.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • November 2, 2020
Cottage site decision expected Monday

The Longboat Key Town Commission is planning to hold a special meeting to consider the proposal.

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The 200-bed facility will treat individuals who suffer from substance abuse or those who have mental illness. File photo
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • November 2, 2020
Commissioners OK plans for a 200-bed jail diversion facility

The facility would service individuals suffering with substance abuse or those who have a mental illness in downtown Sarasota.

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Monday marked the first in-person meeting held in Longboat Key since March 23.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • November 2, 2020
Longboat Key resumes in-person meetings

The town is planning to use a hybrid approach through the end of the year.

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The speed limit along Broadway Street has been reduced to 20 mph from 25 mph. Street parking rules elsewhere in Longbeach Village have also been changed.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • November 2, 2020
Resident-permit parking proposal heads to final vote

If Longboat Key town commissioners pass the proposal in December, it would take effect Jan. 1, 2021, in the Longbeach Village neighborhood.

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East County's Johnnie Calloway gives talks about his life experiences to help others who might be considering suicide.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 2, 2020
Sarasota man urges suicide prevention awareness in advance of the Out of the Darkness Walk

Sarasota's Johnnie Calloway talks about his suicide attempts to raise awareness of ways to help others.

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Parents line up in front of school board chambers to show disdain of the district's mask policy. Harry Sayer
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • November 2, 2020
Parents file lawsuit against district's face mask policy

The lawsuit invokes the Florida Constitution and Brown vs. Board of Education of Topeka as reasons why the policy should be stopped.

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  • Schools
Carl Abbott is just as passionate about teaching architecture as creating it. And why he’s sharing his insights at SarasotaMOD Weekend 2020.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 2, 2020
Carl Abbott: Architect of Time

The seventh annual SarasotaMOD Weekend honors the  once and future legacy of architect Carl Abbott.

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 2, 2020
Fright Night on St. Armands brings out the Circle's spooky side

Families in costume strolled the Circle, to the delight of bystanders and restaurant diners.

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Hot Works has held art shows across Florida, but this November's show will be the first in Sarasota. Courtesy Photo.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 2, 2020
Bradenton arts promoter brings show to Phillippi Estate

The first weekend show will be held Nov. 14 and 15.

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This Country Club at Lakewood Ranch home at 7003 Portmarnock Place sold for $1,085,000. It has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,539 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 1, 2020
Concession home in Lakewood Ranch area tops local sales at $1,505,000

Residential real estate transactions for Lakewood Ranch area Oct. 19-23

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Perry Washington tends to his Perry's Original Roadside and Barbecue offerings. The wonderful smells wafted throughout the Market at Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 1, 2020
Lakewood Ranch bullish on its Market

With vendors spread over a larger area, the Market at Lakewood Ranch gets off to a successful start.

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A condominium in Plaza at Five Points Residences tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 1, 2020
Five Points condo sells for $2.2 million

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 19-23.

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336 Westway Drive was built in 1959. It has four bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 6,370 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 1, 2020
Lido home sells for $5.2 million

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 19-23.

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