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Manatee County Administrator Cheri Coryea said conference space above the future Lakewood Ranch library could eventually be turned into a second level for the library. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 11, 2020
Manatee County talks new level at library in Lakewood Ranch

Could a future library also service meeting space needs in Manatee County?

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • March 11, 2020
A necessary investment

Longboaters have accepted that a price of paradise is maintaining the Key’s No. 1 asset: the beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • March 11, 2020
Role models for their successors

BJ Bishop and Sherry Dominick begin their terms on Town Commission as Irwin Pastor and Randy Clair exit.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Judy Robertson has ben studying Art Battles around the world for the past year, figuring out the keys to victory.
    By
  • Klint Lowry
  • March 11, 2020
Local finalists prepare for Art Battle Florida

Each taking a different approach to the competition

  • Arts + Culture
The nearly finished living room exemplifies some of the motifs and colors that can be found throughout the work of the 11 design teams that worked on separate sections of the house. (Photos by Klint Lowry)
    By
  • Klint Lowry
  • March 11, 2020
Jewels on the Bay presents 25th home-design showcase

Late change of locale presented an extra challenge to designers

  • Arts + Culture
Photo courtesy of Jack Cooper
    By
  • Klint Lowry
  • March 11, 2020
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 12

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Gregory Boover and Clio Contogenis play a couple in the throes of domestic bliss, until until he starts getting strange invitations to join in "The Feast" (Photos courtesy Jack Cooper).
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • March 11, 2020
“The Feast” at The Urbanite Theatre plumbs the depths of the human psyche

The question: Is it a descent in to madness or are demons rising from the sewer?

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • March 11, 2020
Keith Lockhart headlines latest Sarasota Orchestra Guest Conductor Dinner

The sixth guest conductor dinner was held March 10 at Michael's on the Bay

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • March 10, 2020
Teen Court of Sarasota awards student scholarships at annual dinner

The annual event took place on March 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • March 10, 2020
Sarasota Opera hosts Double Co-Producers Dinner at Ritz-Carlton

The dinner was held March 9 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 10, 2020
All STEAMed up at McNeal Elementary

Families enjoy Earth and Space STEAM Night at McNeal Elementary

  • East County
  • News
A new development is planned for the current Crescent Towers Apartments.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • March 10, 2020
New development may replace Siesta's Crescent Towers

As the key's popularity grows, land sales and new development become more popular.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department EMS liaison/public information officer Tina Adams wipes her desk Monday morning at the Longboat Key north fire station.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • March 10, 2020
Longboat takes precautions to protect against coronavirus

Organizations and citizens alike are exercising caution, but everyday life has otherwise continued as normal.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • March 10, 2020
TBI hosts prominent Reform rabbi for inaugural Israel weekend

Meir Azari is the senior rabbi at Tel Aviv's Beit Daniel Synagogue, which was founded by late Longboaters Ruth and Gerald Daniel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 10, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: That needs to be fixed

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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