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One of the topics likely appear on the survey is a question about the possibility of someday eliminating the county border that splits the town between Manatee and Sarasota counties.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 21, 2019
One-county question likely on town's citizen survey

Residents will be asked about key issues, customer service in early 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 21, 2019
Impasse-settlement hearing planned for Nov. 20

Retirement system is main sticking point in police contract talks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 21, 2019
Slime squishes its way into Sarasota

The first-ever Slime Festival took place at Robarts Arena on Oct. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sararsota Farmers Market has been operating north of Main Street as the city and private developer worked on construction projects to the south.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 21, 2019
Sarasota Farmers Market returns to South Lemon

The market is moving back to its old location along Lemon and State Street after a period of construction caused it to temporarily relocate to the north.

  • Sarasota
  • News
To Sarasota students, this artwork is what health looks like.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 21, 2019
Students’ art takes top prizes

Sarasota students participated in a Southwest Florida wide art contest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photo Courtesy of Cliff Roles
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 21, 2019
Second Chance Last Opportunity shines a light for people in need

Share Care Global plans a two-week India trip for a Sarasota resident, Designing Daughters launches its launches its giving society and more this week.

  • Black Tie
Director Greg Leaming
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • October 21, 2019
War. What is it good for?

Sophocles’ “Antigone” considers the cost of war at the FSU/Asolo Conservatory. Director Greg Leaming offers his insights on the bloody price tag.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • October 21, 2019
'Where's My Roy Cohn?' delves into the lawyer's infamous life

The documentary covers Cohn's career with Senator Joseph McCarthy and Donald Trump.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Lakewood Ranch ponds are used to collect stormwater runoff.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 21, 2019
Manatee County schedules stormwater informational meetings

Manatee County schedules stormwater informational meetings in Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
Five beach hot spots are targeted for renourishment in the next five years.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 21, 2019
Town presses ahead with beach-borrowing ballot issue

Commissioners would formally discuss, take first of two votes in early November on language.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Alex Peric poses with Gilly the shark.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 21, 2019
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium holds scary fun Halloween event

The annual event brought out the creative costumes and scientific minds.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tom and Barbara Gardner.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 21, 2019
Bird Key Yacht Club parties on despite rain

Members of the club still got together for an evening celebration — indoors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Woman in White (Yvonne Clark) was a haunting figure during The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 20, 2019
Headless Horseman arrives day late in Lakewood Ranch

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow has a successful run a day late at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 20, 2019
Sarasota Opera begins season with Curtain Raiser dinner

The annual kickoff was hosted Oct. 20 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

  • Black Tie
Town Hall is located at 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 20, 2019
Suncoast Blood Bank to host Lakewood Ranch blood drive

The event will be Oct. 21 at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
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Sue Wertman has rung the bell outside the Publix on Longboat Key on behalf of the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key since 2013.
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Sarasota Memorial Hospital's Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute.
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