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Stan Rutstein, Executive Director Robyn Faucy, Jo Rutstein
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • October 10, 2018
Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson's gears up for its gala

The Cause4Hope Kick Off Party was held Oct. 10 at Michael's Wine Cellar.

  • Black Tie
Siddie Pennewill, Kendall Miller, Janie Chatham, Ashleigh Rodhouse, Cate Mulqueen and Carly Lansberg say they love going to the summit and seeing how the young girls embrace their own confidence.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 10, 2018
Girls don't shy away from event in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee Technical Colleges hosts the third annual Girls for Girls Summit Oct. 20.

  • East County
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Longboat Key is one of several area beaches under a no-swim advisory.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 10, 2018
No-swim advisory issued on barrier islands

Lido Key, Longboat Key and Siesta Key are all under a no-swim advisory after tests showed elevated bacteria levels — a phenomenon associated with Hurricane Michael.

  • Longboat Key
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Max Hajduk, Clayton Watson, Reece Whatmore, Lilli Carlton and Cayla Dammann all hope their oyster restoration project continues on after they graduate.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 10, 2018
Pearls of wisdom in Lakewood Ranch

Out-of-Door Academy students presented grant to study ways to increase oyster population.

  • East County
  • News
Heritage Harbour's Leah Glynn, 7, paints her chef's hat rainbow in preparation for creating her own pizza.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 10, 2018
Slice of sunshine in Lakewood Ranch

California Pizza Kitchen hosts the Sunshine Kids Foundation event.

  • East County
  • News
Maria Magee and her mother, Donna Hagen
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 10, 2018
Longboat paramedics head to Panhandle to help

Hurricane damage in Longboat was mostly flooded streets

  • Longboat Key
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Remote Area Medical is a free clinic offered to people without medical insurance or anyone who needs emergency care on a weekend and doesn't mind the wait.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 10, 2018
Free medical clinic returns to East County

Local dental, vision students gain experience at Remote Area Medical clinic.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 10, 2018
Students walk in wonder

Braden River Elementary families participate in Walk and Bike to School Day.

  • East County
  • Schools
The city has prepared a conceptual example of what an informational paid parking sign on St. Armands Circle could look like.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 10, 2018
St. Armands leaders talk parking plans

Merchants and landlords in St. Armands Circle want to make sure everybody is prepared for the implementation of paid parking.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • October 10, 2018
Love shines through at annual Love Lunch

Visible Men Academy honors teachers Oct. 10 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
Jack Daly
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 10, 2018
Incumbents Daly and Spoll want another term

Incumbents ready for another two years

  • Longboat Key
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The Lido Beach home at 85 S. Polk Drive recently sold for $2,131,300. Built in 1958, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,462 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.7 million in 2008.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 10, 2018
Lido Beach home sells for $2,131,300

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 24-28.

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The Waterlefe Golf and River Club home at 1020 Rainbow Court recently sold for $862,500. Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,188 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $909,000 in 2008.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 10, 2018
Waterlefe home tops local sales at $862,500

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 24-28.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • October 10, 2018
Amendments: 7 thru 13

A look at the rest of the questions on the ballot

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Waves and high tides wiped out the sand from a series of bags posted along the Lido Key shoreline. Photo courtesy city of Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 10, 2018
Hurricane Michael causes closures, cancellations and flooding

As the storm heads for land, rising waters have affected Lido Key parks. Sarasota County Schools has also canceled after-school activities Wednesday.

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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.
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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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  • December 22, 2025
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