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  • Eric Garwood
  • October 17, 2018
Cops Corner: It's dark, time for headlights

Police reports from around the Key

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Rebecca and Dan Powers hold a picture of their son, Matthew, who died in a car crash Sept. 15 at Pope Road and State Road 64. They wish growth could slow until traffic conditions can be made safer.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 17, 2018
Can local roads handle growth in Manatee County?

Grieving parent asks commissioners to slow growth until roads are safe.

  • East County
  • News
Poonam and Sheena Maini run their restaurant, Tandoor Indian Cuisine, together.
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • October 17, 2018
Familiar Faces: Poonam Maini

Poonam Maini carries on her dad’s legacy and passes it onto her children

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 17, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 18

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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“Pip” was made possible by donors Gary and Melody Johnson. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 17, 2018
Scene & Heard 10.18.18

Here's your look at the A&E news of the week.

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Joseph Caulkins is Key Chorale's artistic director.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 17, 2018
Key Chorale fiddles with tradition in 'American Roots: Digging Deeper'

Key Chorale is showcasing an unusual bluegrass-choral fusion in its first concert of the season.

  • Arts + Culture
Photo courtesy Matthew Serrano
    By
  • Columnist .
  • October 17, 2018
Drink This: Drunken Pumpkin

We might not have real fall weather, but sipping on this will help us pretend.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Darryl McCullough, owner of SweetSong Groves, searches for fruit on his farm. Photo by NIki Kottmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 17, 2018
Transition Sarasota's Eat Local Week changes the conversation about food

Eat Local Week teaches residents about the benefits of home growing and sustainable food choices.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Harmony's Casey Clough and Alison Clough at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer last year, say that American Cancer Society is a great organization because it helps all kinds of people. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 17, 2018
Fundraiser hits its stride at Nathan Benderson Park

Lakewood Ranch breast cancer survivors among those who will participate at Making Strides event.

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 16, 2018
Small Business Week kicks off with Business After Hours

Following the first day of seminars, Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce members networked Oct. 16 at Zota Beach Resort.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 16, 2018
Longboat Key Garden Club reunites for season

The club held its first meeting of the season Oct. 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kevin Lindberg, executive director of the foundation, accepts a check from Dunkin' Donuts in honor of Alyssa Varner, daughter of Myakka's Melissa and David Howell.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 16, 2018
Doughnut store raises funds, awareness for Epilepsy

Memory of store employee lives on through donation, doughnuts.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 16, 2018
Dick Smothers' Longboat condo is for sale

Grand Bay unit lists for $1.55 million.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 16, 2018
Longboat board rejects Whittall in sales-office request

Unicorp CEO says he will seek permission from the Town Commission instead.

  • Longboat Key
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The city believes the judge's ruling is a vindication for the planned dredging, but Siesta Key residents will continue to fight the project.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 16, 2018
Judge dismisses Big Pass lawsuit

On Friday, a circuit court judge dismissed a challenge from the Siesta Key Association regarding the city’s plans to dredge Big Pass.

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Cindy Ritchell, Ann Quackenbush, Brenda Korthauer, Beverly Sutton and Kit Torchia all lend a helping hand in packing seeds to send internationally to farmers who need them. Quackenbush is a driving force behind Hope Seeds, a charitable ministry through Christ Church of Longboat Key.
  • December 22, 2025
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Andrew Carrillo poses for a photo on Dec. 16 at Out-of-Door Academy. He's been the go-to guy on attack for the Thunder throughout their 2025-26 season.
  • December 22, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Andrew Carrillo
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Manatee County commissioners approve reducing speed limits throughout the county.
  • December 22, 2025
Speed limits reduced on nine roads in Manatee County
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The library will be constructed on the light green area depicted on this map within Longboat Key's Town Center Green. The entire library would be around 11,230 square feet with the possible enhancements.
  • December 22, 2025
Buchanan's $1 million donation formally accepted for library
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