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Construction at the Resort at Longboat Key Club
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • April 14, 2018
Longboat Key Club entrance project aims for Thanksgiving completion

The Resort at Longboat Key Club's project to realign Longboat Club Road to the north of its existing route is planned for a Thanksgiving completion date.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 13, 2018
Christ Church sends off snowbirds

About 90 church members gathered April 13 at Cedars East Tennis Resort & Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 13, 2018
Dishes for Wishes grants wishes at the strike of a gong

Make-A-Wish Southern Florida held Dishes for Wishes on April 13 at the Fete Ballroom.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 13, 2018
Art Ovation Hotel hosts reception to unveil “Legacy” with Ringling College

Art Ovation Hotel and the Ringling College of Art and Design presented the hotel’s inaugural exhibit April 12.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 13, 2018
Sarasota Ballet cuts the ribbon on dedicated youth studio spaces

Sarasota Ballet held two dedication ceremonies April 12 in response to a $500,000 grant from the Muriel O’Neil Fund for Performing Arts of Community Foundation of Sarasota County.

  • Arts + Culture
Friends Marsha and Douglass, both of Sarasota, came to the Sarasota taping of "Antiques Roadshow" with a clock and an Emmett Kelly doll.
    By
  • Grier Ferguson
  • April 13, 2018
'Antiques Roadshow' taping draws thousands to Sarasota’s Ca’ d’Zan

Treasures in hand, people from waited for answers — and possible antique stardom.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The planned Amberly neighborhood to be built by M/I homes
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 13, 2018
New villa community planned for Bradenton

Amberly will be built by M/I Homes in East County.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
One of the contributing factors to the predicted deficit was when Sheriff Tom Knight, citing new legislation, said he would no longer split the cost of school resource officers with the district.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • April 13, 2018
The path to a budget deficit: Why Sarasota County Schools is short an expected $3.1 million

Thanks to the events of the past eight weeks and changes in school security, Sarasota County Schools predicts a budget shortfall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • April 13, 2018
Two Longboat residents robbed at gunpoint

Two men tried to steal Longboat Key residents vehicle and got away with a $35,000 Rolex, a wallet and a purse.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County Area Transit offers a variety of routes. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 13, 2018
Manatee County to offer free day of bus service

'Try Transit Day' will be April 20.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 13, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 19

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • April 12, 2018
John Krasinski wears many hats in profoundly frightening 'A Quiet Place'

Impeccable casting and a tricky premise make for a terrifying mystery.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 12, 2018
All Angels bids farewell to snowbirds

About 70 congregants gathered for an end-of-season barbecue April 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 12, 2018
Operation Kindness thanks veterans

The nonprofit hosted its annual fundraiser April 12 at The Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 12, 2018
Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County serves grand slammin' event

The 2018 Tennis Ball: A Grand Slam Event was hosted April 12 at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

  • Black Tie
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