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A home in Greenbrook Village at 14819 Bowfin Terrace recently sold for $752,000. Built in 2007, it has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,050 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $570,000 in 2013.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 20, 2019
Greenbrook Village home tops sales at $752,000

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 4-8.

  • East County
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • February 20, 2019
Continue Mote's legacy

A vote to allow seven residential units will mean more money for local charities.

  • Longboat Key
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The city has not discussed future plans for the pavilion, though residents have pushed to keep the property low-key and under city control.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 20, 2019
City hits reset on Lido pavilion redevelopment

The city will pay more than $206,000 to part ways with a private group selected to operate the Lido Beach pool and pavilion.

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Dan and Victoria Van Dine collectively lost 80 pounds at a concept similar to their X30 Fit Bootcamp studio. They believe group fitness and working with a personal trainer helps produce the best results.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 20, 2019
X marks the healthy spot

X30 Fit Bootcamp opens in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Early temple leaders at the congregation's groundbreaking in May 1983. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 20, 2019
Temple Beth Israel reflects on 40 years

The temple has become the center for Jewish living on Longboat Key with educational programming for all.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Mustangs celebrate their fourth-straight district title.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 20, 2019
Lakewood Ranch boys basketball does not take winning for granted

The Lakewood Ranch High Mustangs boys basketball team does not take winning a fourth-straight district title for granted

  • East County
  • Sports
The living room is the first room up the stairs.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 20, 2019
Longboat Key Home Tour: 3354 Bayou Gate — Heer and Benioni Home

The Longboat Key Garden Club home tour runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Gorins moved into their Winding Oaks home eight years ago.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 20, 2019
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: 3408 Winding Oaks — Gorin Home

The Longboat Key Garden Club home tour runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 20, 2019
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: 3470 Gulf of Mexico Drive

The Longboat Key Garden Club home tour runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 20, 2019
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: 5005 Gulf of Mexico Drive

The Longboat Key Garden Club home tour runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 20, 2019
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: 780 Old Compass Road— Compasshaus

The Longboat Key Garden Club's home tour runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 2.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 20, 2019
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: 536 Reclinata Drive- Maass Home

The Longboat Key Garden Club's home tour runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 2.

  • Longboat Key
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Virginia Luke’s home has an outdoor pool complete with a tiki bar.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 20, 2019
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: 6890 Longboat Drive South – Luke Home

The Longboat Key Garden Club home tour runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
One of the books East County's Joseph Polizzi is introducing involves the artistic, decorative eggs his mother designed.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 20, 2019
Sarasota author introduces two new books

Sarasota author introduces two new books, including his "The Court of Winter Roses."

  • East County
  • News
Milton Harr and Harold Ronson
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 20, 2019
Thank you for your service

Michael Garey of The Lazy Lobster treated two Longboat Key veterans to lunch to honor them for their service in the Battle of Iwo Jima.

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