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Jay Bostic, who lives outside of Allentown, Pa., enjoys time on the water with his daughers, Cari and Camryn.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • December 12, 2018
Longboat to dredge 14 canals in the fall

Town plans to remove 15,000 cubic yards of material from canals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Over the past week, crews have worked to demolish the 120,000-square-foot complex.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 12, 2018
Developer demolishes Ringling Shopping Center

The property, once the site of a dispute over a proposed Wal-Mart, will become the home of a mixed-use residential and commercial project.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 12, 2018
Oak Park's Swezey named Sarasota Teacher of the Year

Education Foundation of Sarasota County announces winner from field of three finalists.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A condominium in L’Ambiance at Longboat Key Club tops all transactions in this week’s real estate, selling for $2.4 million. Built in 1994, it has two bedrooms, two-and-two-half baths and 2,634 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 12, 2018
L’Ambiance at Longboat Key Club condo sells for $2.4 million

Residential real estate for Nov. 26-30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The home at 7914 Staysail Court in Lake Club sold for $1,275,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 12, 2018
Lake Club home tops local sales at $1,275,000

Residential real estate for Nov. 26-30.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The Annual Parkinson's Symposium will be held Jan. 12 at Sarasota Memorial Health Care Center, 5880 Rand Blvd., Sarasota. For information, visit neurochallenge.org or call 926-6412.
    By
  • Emily Walsh
  • December 12, 2018
Small but mighty

With more than 9,000 people in the region diagnosed with Parkinson’s, a tiny not-for-profit group is garnering national attention.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Michael Drake, president of the Longboat Key Historical Society, says the society has had the funds to begin renovating its historical cottages. But it needs $450,000 to buy the land.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • December 12, 2018
The gift of a lifetime for LBK

An open letter to Santa.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Golf architect Richard Mandell discusses the proposed improvements to Bobby Jones Golf Club at a special City Commission meeting Tuesday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 12, 2018
City endorses extensive Bobby Jones renovations

Will $16.7 in improvements improve the fortunes of the municipal golf course? Can the city afford the changes?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mustangs junior Najii Greene-Villegas fires on net against Riverview High. Lakewood Ranch would win 1-0.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 12, 2018
Mustangs soccer reminiscent of state finals team

The current boys soccer team looks like the 2016-17 squad in more ways than one

  • East County
  • Sports
Conner Morrell's No. 28 car races on the outside of racing legend Tony Stewart's No. 14 car at Bubba Raceway Park. Stewart won the race; Morrell finished eighth.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 12, 2018
Braden River freshman races with 'Smoke'

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Holly Finks, Pat Bergman and Snookie Register show off the creations of the Prayer Shawl Ministry.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 12, 2018
Church group stitches yarn, kindness

Each week, the Prayer Shawl Ministry meets at Christ Church to knit shawls for those who need their comfort.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photos
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 12, 2018
Round robin for relief

The money raised will go to the Air Force Enlisted Village.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota's Landon Shoenberger greets Merlin after an impressive catch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 12, 2018
Doggone good times in Myakka City

Dog Frisbee league in Myakka City provides plenty of laughs for Sarasota, Bradenton area residents..

  • East County
  • News
Janet Huelster and Ruth Baker
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • December 12, 2018
Co-Producers dine on the Sarasota Opera House stage

The Sarasota Opera held its Co-Producer Dinner Dec. 11 at the Sarasota Opera House.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 12, 2018
Read all about it

Longboat Library is looking for new volunteers and books.

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