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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.

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  • 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?

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  • 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.

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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..

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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.

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

Longboat Library is looking for new volunteers and books.

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Spencer Mauk.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 12, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: 12.13.18

East County Athlete of the Week: 12.13.18

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale has a new book out, "Dick Vitale's Mount Rushmores of College Basketball."
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 12, 2018
Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale says, 'Just read it, baby!'

Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale releases new book that raises funds for the fight against pediatric cancer with the Jimmy V Foundation.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Schools Interim Superintendent Cynthia Saunders is contracted for her position through June 2019. File photo.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 12, 2018
Manatee district interim superintendent faces sanctions from state's commissioner of education

Manatee district interim superintendent faces sanctions from state's commissioner of education.

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