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John Troup and Keith O'Connor.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 14, 2019
Longboat Harbour residents gather for barbecue

Despite wind, many made it to the social event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Cougars, including Mary Page, Madison Brown, Alex Lopez and Sophia Hritz, here defending the court, are headed to the state title game against Westminster Christian.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 14, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Rock-ing and rolling

Cougars volleyball heads into state title game inspired by a classic franchise.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Michaela Mattes won state gold as a freshman, but she has bigger goals than that.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 14, 2019
Mooney swimmer chasing more than gold

A state title is nice, but Cougars freshman Michaela Mattes has more on her mind.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Longboat Library is open seven hours a day during season.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • November 14, 2019
Longboat Library open for extended winter hours

Longboat Library will be open longer and hold more events as season picks up on the island. It's kicking things off with a welcome back party Friday.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 14, 2019
Fall Frolic serves up the return Longboat Key Club Tennis Association

Members mingled and caught up while also getting to know newcomers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Riverview cornerback Sambo Ung had three interceptions against Lake Nona. Photo by Brendan Lavell.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 14, 2019
Riverview defense to be tested again

It passed challenge No. 1, intercepting Lake Nona six times Nov. 8. Can it repeat the performance?

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Gene Witt Elementary Principal David Marshall
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 14, 2019
School Board of Manatee County votes to renovate Gene Witt

Gene Witt Elementary School will undergo a complete renovation rather than replacement.

  • East County
  • News
The Florida Department of Transportation is inspecting the severity of the damage to the overpass.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 13, 2019
Southbound I-75 closes after truck strikes overpass

A portion of Interstate 75 is closed at the Proctor Road overpass as crews inspect the bridge and assess the damage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Residents of Longboat Key have overfilled the Toys for Tots donation bin in previous years. (Courtesy of the Town of Longboat Key Police Department)
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • November 13, 2019
Toys for Tots drive now accepting donations

Donations of new, unwrapped toys can be brought to the Longboat Key police station at any time of day.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 13, 2019
Children's Guardian Fund helps children soar with fall luncheon

The luncheon was held Nov. 13 at Michael's On East

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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 13, 2019
Founders Garden Club blooms at annual luncheon

The annual Flower Talk was held on Nov. 13 at Art Ovation.

  • Sarasota
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Gerardo Velez's group Hendrix X Hendrix is the headliner on Saturday. Velez, a percussionist, played with Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 13, 2019
Hunger burns for Hendrix at the Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch

Giving Hunger the Blues music festival celebrates Woodstock's 50th anniversary at the Sarasota Polo Club.

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Unicorp National Development's rendering of what the St. Regis Hotel and Residences is designed to look like.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 13, 2019
Both sides file for judgments in Colony case

Three unit owners agree to deal with Unicorp, leaving Breakpointe LLC to push ahead with case aimed at public auction.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • David Conway
  • November 13, 2019
City announces temporary closure for Payne Park skate park

The skate park will close beginning Nov. 15 as the city considers two options for the future management of the facility.

  • Sarasota
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Dr. Brian Harrington and Dr. Jennifer Pfeiffer will provide free dental services at Creekwood Dental Nov. 22.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 13, 2019
Creekwood Dental offers free dental services

East County's Creekwood Dental to offer free dental services

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