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Stop and read the plaque that gives visitors a little more context to Longboat history.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • August 17, 2020
The essential guide to Longboat Key

From longtime Longboaters, the can’t-miss spots on this sandy strip of serenity.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Amy Lowrance drops off her daughter Sophie at Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School for her first day of third grade.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 17, 2020
Students return to school in Lakewood Ranch area

School District of Manatee County opens its campuses to students for the start of a new school year.

  • East County
  • News
A grant will help pay for supplies and other needs for girls in the Girl Scouts Fully Funded Troops Program. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 17, 2020
Sarasota, Manatee Girl Scouts program secures $10,000 grant

Donation by Wison-Wood Foundation will support Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida's Fully Funded Troops program.

  • East County
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • August 17, 2020
In conversation with Brad Marner, Rotary Club of Longboat Key president

Marner has not yet held a face-to-face meeting with his club as he navigates presidency in a pandemic.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • August 17, 2020
Letters to the editor: readers sound off on beach parking

Letter writers ask for public lots to reopen .

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Lou Newman photo///Black skimmers spread out over Lido Beach.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • August 17, 2020
Shorebird season lasts long on Lido

The area's nesting shorebirds flocked to Lido Beach this year, where their season has been successful.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Six months after every March municipal election, the town audits its population of registered voters to ensure a balance remains in the districts from which five of seven commissioners are elected.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • August 17, 2020
With balanced population, no district redrawing needed

Variation between smallest and largest stands below charter threshold for required action.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The company is selling many of its costumes, including the Cowardly Lion from its "The Wizard of Oz" play in 1996.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 17, 2020
Players Centre hosts costume sale before move

The costume sale runs through Sept. 26

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 17, 2020
Mall at UTC celebrates start of school

Back to School Bash a success in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
This home at 15125 Waterline Road sold for $1,275,000. It has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,040 square feet of living area. Photo courtesy of listing agent Argelia Vidal.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 16, 2020
Waterline Road home tops local sales at $1,275,000

Residential real estate transactions for Aug. 3-7 remain strong.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 14, 2020
Chase ends in arrest Friday on State Road 64 in Bradenton

Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies arrest attempted murder suspect Friday in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
Built in 2011, the home at 3701 White Lane has six bedrooms, three-and-three-half baths, a pool and 7,376 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 14, 2020
Siesta Key home sells for $4.55 million

Residential real estate transactions for Aug. 3-7.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Steven Zickafoose, an assistant principal at Dr. Mona Jain Middle School, and Angela Lindsey, principal of the school, wear masks while on campus. All students and employees will be required to wear masks at school. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 14, 2020
School District of Manatee County provides clarity on mask policy

Cloth masks will be required on school property with exceptions.

  • East County
  • News
Built in 2002, the home at 15 Lighthouse Point Drive has five bedrooms, seven-and-a-half baths, a pool and 9,157 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 14, 2020
Lighthouse Point home sells for $7.9 million

Residential real estate transactions for Aug. 3-7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • August 14, 2020
Veterans mark 75th anniversary of World War II's end

Gathering at the base of Unconditional Surrender recalls sacrifices, makes clear support for bayfront location of statue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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