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6477 Gulfside LLC sold the home at 6477 Gulfside Road to Timothy and Mary Karen Peterson, of Longboat Key, for $4,475,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 19, 2020
Beachfront home on Gulfside Road sells for $4.47 million

Longboat Key residential real estate transactions for Dec. 30-Jan. 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The 104th Manatee County Fair's midway is full of rides, carnival games and other activities.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 18, 2020
Manatee County celebrates 104th Manatee County Fair

Manatee County celebrates 104th Manatee County Fair

  • East County
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Eric Gilde and Leah Greene have a moment in "The Nether," but when nothing and no one are what they seem, it's hard to know what's really happening in the moment. (Photos by Matthew Holler)
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 18, 2020
'The Nether' is an awfully good play about an awful, bad place

In Jennifer Haley's dark sci-fi drama, escapism is worse than reality

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Javisha Strong (with backup dancers Eliette Rogers and Naomi Lockerd) is convincing as a diva in distress in "Sister Act." Photo: Don Daly
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 18, 2020
Players Centre's 'Sister Act' faithful to the original

Strong vocals anchor a joyous production played for mass appeal

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 17, 2020
Winter wonderland

Imagine Schools at Lakewood Ranch hosts annual Winter Wonderland

  • East County
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Cynthia Saunders, the School District of Manatee County superintendent, said the district's attorney, Mitchell Teitelbaum created a situation that compromised the integrity of his work.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 17, 2020
School District of Manatee County's general counsel required to undergo sensitivity training

School District of Manatee County's general counsel required to undergo sensitivity training

  • East County
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Administrative buildings, including City Hall, will be closed Monday, Jan. 20.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 17, 2020
City, county announce MLK Day closures

Sarasota government offices and other facilities will be closed or have limited hours in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 20.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 17, 2020
Seaplace residents enjoy cabaret show

Singer and show was a huge hit with residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 17, 2020
Binge Blog: Guns. Lots of guns.

"RoboCop" and "John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum" are this week's selections.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 17, 2020
Temple Beth Israel Fashion Show strikes a good note with attendees

The annual show is a huge hit with the congregation and was at Michael's on East this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee County government buildings will be closed Monday, Jan. 20.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 17, 2020
Manatee County offices to close for holiday

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day affects hours in Manatee County.

  • East County
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 16, 2020
Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee recognizes top donors with Lion of Judah and Pomegranate Luncheon

The 2020 Lion of Judah and Pomegranate Luncheon was hosted Jan. 16 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

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Architect Bob Shemwell presents a preliminary sketch showing Selby Gardens' plans for a new 45-foot-tall parking garage near the intersection of Orange Avenue and Mound Street.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 16, 2020
Selby Gardens outlines master plan revisions

Although Marie Selby Botanical Gardens intends to reduce the size of a proposed parking garage, residents continue to question plans to renovate the property.

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  • Guest Author
  • January 16, 2020
You Observed: Temple Sinai reaches milestone

Temple Sinai collected 1.6 million tabs to represent the 1.5 million children who died during the Holocaust.

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GreyHawk Landing resident Jack Ranalli came to oppose the rezone application.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 16, 2020
Manatee Planning Board supports possible car dealership

The advisory board is giving a split recommendation to Manatee County Commissioners.

  • East County
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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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  • December 22, 2025
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