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The University Park home at 7011 Langley Place recently sold for $1,089,900. Built in 2002, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,895 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $955,000 in 2004.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 2, 2019
University Park homes tops sales at $1,089,900

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 10-14.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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  • Pam Nadon
  • January 2, 2019
'Bird Box' is a thrilling psychological tale with an unexpected, ironic ending

Director Susanne Bier took a risk with her new Netflix film, but it paid off.

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Susan Goldfarb handpicks each class, performance or lecture that is scheduled at the center. Courtesy photo
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  • Katie Johns
  • January 2, 2019
Longboat Key Education Center gears up for winter season

The winter season at the Longboat Key education center begins on Jan. 4 and continues until Feb. 28.

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  • Neighbors
Kendyl Brahler and Carli Kasten. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 2, 2019
Lakewood Ranch Raiders take state titles

Kiddie Academy family celebrates 10 years of family.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker says government should bring services to the people and the county's demographics are shifting eastward.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 2, 2019
Premier design year in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County will spend 2019 planning future improvements at Premier.

  • East County
  • News
Ricki and Ralph Harvey and Beth Stewart at the 2018 Bacchus on the Beach.
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  • Katie Johns
  • January 2, 2019
Fifteen events Longboaters shouldn't miss in 2019

The annual Lawn Party is back along with other favorites including fashion shows, the Garden Club's Home Tour and St. Mary's Royal Rummage Sale.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rob Rominiecki and President and CEO Jennifer Rominiecki
    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • January 2, 2019
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens lights up the new year

The New Year's Eve Gala was held Dec. 31 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • January 2, 2019
Cops Corner: They're not suspicious, they're just fine

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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Donna DeFant
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 2, 2019
They've got the power in the Lakewood Ranch area

Here are the people to watch in 2019.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 2, 2019
Turtle-ly awesome donation

On Dec. 7, the Longboat Key Turtle Watch donated $9,670 to Mote Marine Laboratory’s sea turtle and education programs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • January 2, 2019
2019 word: Chivalry

Men, 2018 was a lousy year. We need to change the trend lines. Adopting the codes of the honorable knights of the Middle Ages would be a good way to start.

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  • Opinion
William Smock. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 2, 2019
New perspectives for Manatee County Planning Commission

Three new members carry a variety of occupational backgrounds.

  • East County
  • News
Nancy Krohngold, owner of Nancy's Bar-B-Q, will convert Lil’ Nancy’s Bar-B-Q at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch into a prepared food concept and open a larger barbecue location at Lorraine Road and State Road 70.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 2, 2019
'Yum' is the word in Lakewood Ranch area

East County dining opportunities will continue to expand in 2019.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 2, 2019
Events to attend in 2019

Here's our picks for the most anticipated events of the season.

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Edward Alley become co-producer of the SILL series in 2009 and host last year. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 2, 2019
Sarasota Institute of Lifetime Learning's 2019 Music Mondays series kicks off Jan. 7

Edward Alley reflects on what he's learned after a year of hosting the Music Mondays lecture series.

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