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The season will focus on string instruments before allowing other instruments if pandemic conditions improve.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 4, 2020
Sarasota Orchestra announces in-person season at Holley Hall

The in-person shows will have 15 orchestra members performing for a reduced crowd at Holley Hall.

  • Arts + Culture
The home at 580 Putting Green Lane was built in 2005 with four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,586 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 4, 2020
Putting Green Lane home sells for $2.82 million

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 21-25

  • Longboat Key
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Unit 302 at 188 Golden Gate Point was built in 2015 with three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 2,879 square feet of living space.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 4, 2020
Golden Gate Point condo sells for $2.95 million

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 21-25.

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  • Real Estate
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office arrested the suspect without incident.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • October 3, 2020
Bradenton man arrested on charge of voter fraud

The man admitted he sent a ballot request for his dead wife, the first instance of Manatee Co. voter fraud since at least 2013.

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  • News
East County football roundup: 10.02.20
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 2, 2020
East County football roundup: 10.02.20

East County football roundup: 10.02.20

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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 2, 2020
ODA football's comeback not enough against Canterbury

The Thunder rallied from down 28-7 to retake the lead, but lost 43-42 in overtime.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mary-Lynn Desjarlais, Ken Schneier and Lynn Larson
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 2, 2020
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key meets for October

The breakfast meeting featured a strong showing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Christ Church of Longboat Key in February 2020.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 2, 2020
Christ Church of Longboat Key reopens for in-person services

Masks and social distancing will be a must at services beginning Oct. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mark Veazey and his daughter went fishing on Friday at Overlook Park.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • October 2, 2020
Beachgoers, anglers return to Longboat Key

The town of Longboat Key's public beach parking reopened on Thursday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
So far, Paisano’s has sold 32 Trump cookies and 17 Biden cookies.Â
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • October 2, 2020
Sarasota bakery gets in on election fun

Paisano's Italian Bakery is selling cookies with caricatures of the presidential candidates on them.

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Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 2, 2020
Lone Longboat cygnet dies

After a brush with a fishing hook, the cygnet died due to its complications.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 2, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: A boat on its own

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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Nicole Kidman and Matthew Goode (and Mia Wasikowska) in "Stoker." Photo source: Prime Video.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 2, 2020
Cringe Blog: I can't wait to watch life tear you apart

The month-long celebration kicks off with "Stoker" and "Ready or Not."

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An empty chambers from Longboat Key's Town Hall is pictured.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • October 2, 2020
Longboat Key reverses course, commission to meet virtually on Oct. 5

The decision comes after Gov. Ron DeSantis extended Florida municipalities’ ability to hold virtual-only meetings.

  • Longboat Key
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The Florida Department of Transportation will fund an improvement project at the intersection of Midnight Pass Road and Beach Road.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • October 2, 2020
Roundabout could be added on Siesta Key

County officials are looking at options for improvements to the intersection of Midnight Pass Road and Beach Road.

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The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce and town of Longboat Key joined forces to organize the first Let’s Talk Longboat business roundtable Wednesday, June 17 at Christ Church of Longboat Key.
  • June 23, 2026
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A feather banner is anchored next to the sidewalk on Gulf of Mexico Drive. Longboat Key staff are preparing an amendment that could prohibit that type of sign by refining the definition of flag in town code.
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Official renderings for the multiplex will be completed after the site boundaries are finalized, but this rendering offers a glimpse of what the facility at Premier Sports Campus North could look like.
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During a drop-in practice, 11-year-old Cara Johnston swims at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA. Head swim coach Jack Belshe said the Hurricanes have around 35 members, as of June 18, following their May 4 launch.
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This Lake Club home at 16420 Daysailor Trail sold for $3.69 million. Built in 2015, it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,992 square feet of living area.
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