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John Maddox, Reid Parkes, Shannon Fortner, Michael Regina and Eduardo Correa form the five-part band Astralis.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 6, 2017
Astralis sings to own beat

The five-member band looks to stand out and inspire in the Sarasota music scene.

  • Arts + Culture
Tessler said people often use the bike lane as a turn lane or construction and landscaping trucks use it as a parking spot.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 6, 2017
Cycling group rolls toward safety fixes

Two part-time residents hope this new group will increase safety on Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Reindeer, a snowman and a present highlight the entrance way to Spanish Main Yacht Club.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 6, 2017
Longboat Key neighborhoods light up for the holidays

Local landscaper says holiday decorations won't permanently damage grass, flowers and other greenery.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cypress Potter, 18, and Sydney Graham, 14, collect gifts for seniors at the Shoe Box Reception. They represent Troop 441.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 6, 2017
Lakewood Ranch fundraiser benefits Meals on Wheels Plus

Shoe Box Reception and Holiday Mart collects gifts for homebound seniors.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 6, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: Dec. 7, 2017

Patricia Ericson and Blair Wolfson died.

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FIle photo
    By
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  • December 6, 2017
Observer columnist had a knack for people

Kent Chetlain II, 90, died Dec. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Premier's Director of Sports Antonio Saviano talks about events with Manatee County Visitors and Convention Bureau Executive Director Elliott Falcione during the Nike International Friendlies Nov. 29.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 6, 2017
Manatee County nears Premier Sports Campus purchase

Manatee County's deal with SMR could be approved at Dec. 7 land use meeting.

  • East County
  • News
The site, located at center, is in front of the Heritage Harbour development, off State Road 64. Property representatives say the location is prime for commercial growth. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 6, 2017
Retail on the rise near Heritage Harbour

Bradenton plaza will add a Crunch fitness and other retailers along State Road 64.

  • East County
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Brendan Bengtsson spins around wrestling partner Chase Knopf. Bengtsson is attempting to get wrestling-ready now that football is finished.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 6, 2017
Braden River senior wrestles with lost time

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Latest rendering of the proposed development at the site of the former Colony Beach and Tennis Resort.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • December 6, 2017
Ex-Colony Lender leader says he won’t vote on new resort issues

District 5 commission candidate and former Colony hopeful developer says voting on Unicorp's proposed development would be a conflict of interest.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nancy Castro cuts the ribbon to open The Out-of-Door Academy's new practice facility.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 6, 2017
ODA hopes new practice facility helps athletic programs soar

The facility includes three regulation-sized soccer fields that can be used for football and lacrosse as well.

  • East County
  • Sports
Langley, a Florida native, has qualified for the District Five Town Commission election.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • December 6, 2017
Former Colony stakeholder qualifies for Longboat election

Randy Langley, 51, has lived on Longboat Key for 10 years, most of which he’s been involved in island developments.

  • Longboat Key
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Ruth Hofer, asset manager for Linger Lodge's new owner Franz Hartl, says the renovations were needed to attract old and new customers and to complement upcoming renovations to the RV resort.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 6, 2017
East County Linger Lodge landmark reopens

New owners to focus on expanding RV resort as well.

  • East County
  • News
585 Halyard Lane in June, 2017
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • December 6, 2017
Yearlong height fight nearly over

It's been nearly a year since the town first considered new height restrictions: so what's taken it so long?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mari Vial-Golden (Samira) and Kate Berg (Tillie) share the stage for the entirety of “Echoes,” but the two actors never interact.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 6, 2017
Urbanite's 'Echoes' tells parallel stories of female oppression

The latest Urbanite Theatre production puts audiences in the shoes of two young women navigating male-dominated landscapes — and how that echoes our culture today.

  • Arts + Culture
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