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Commissioners approved a wholesale replacement of the town charter rather than amend the existing document.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • November 21, 2017
Longboat commissioners approve new charter for ballot

Island policy makers decided it would be less complicated to replace the existing town charter rather than ask voters about each individual amendment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mayor Terry Gans took his turn at the bell last December.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 21, 2017
Bell-ringers needed for Longboat Kiwanis tradition

Slots are still available throughout the holiday season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority Supervisor Alan Roth says supervisors worry about parking at Town Hall, should a restaurant be developed on the Black Walnut site.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 21, 2017
Questions surround Black Walnut Cafe site

Lakewood Ranch IDA considers buying lot next to Town Hall to expand parking.

  • East County
  • News
Patti the turtle, file photo
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • November 21, 2017
Education key to Longboat's new turtle regulations, officials say

More enforcement, more cases but more disorientations: Longboat officials agree education is the best way to protect turtles

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A World Rowing spokesman said more than 8,000 fans packed Nathan Benderson Park on Sunday for the final day of the world championships. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 21, 2017
Rowing facility shows its mettle

Indicators suggest 2017 World Rowing Championships generated $18.65 million in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High School's asphalt track will soon be resurfaced with a rubberized material, making for a more safe training environment for students.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 21, 2017
Lakewood Ranch High set to have track resurfaced

Lakewood Ranch High School's track to be resurfaced this month, allowing for safer training conditions.

  • East County
  • Schools
Mellie Fernandez, owner of Mellie's New York Deli & Eatery, brought a special guest to work, 1-year-old Gianna Fernandez, her youngest daughter.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 21, 2017
Mellie's deli brings a taste of New York to Bradenton.

New deli brings a taste of New York City to East County.

  • East County
  • Business
This home at 20910 Parkstone Terrace recently sold for $2.05 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 21, 2017
Concession home tops local sales at $2.05 million

Residential real estate transactions for Nov. 6-10

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The Ranch Grill Chef Jason Revell shares a recipe on turkey enchiladas. Photo by Jay Heater.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 21, 2017
Still hungry? Local chefs share their best post-Thanksgiving recipes

The big meal is important. So are the leftovers.

  • East County
  • News
Bayport Beach & Tennis Club owners won Town Commission approval for a special exception on its undergrounding assessments.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • November 21, 2017
Longboat commissioners agree with neighborhood on underground-utility sticker shock

The Bayport Beach & Tennis Club's exception will likely lead to an increase for other properties islandwide.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ricky Garvie tested one of his hot air balloons at Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch earlier this month.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 21, 2017
Lakewood Ranch lands hot air balloon festival

Four-day event will include carnival attractions and a classic car show.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River marching band members receive the 3A championships banner. Photo courtesy of Terri Behling.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 21, 2017
Braden River Marching Band wins state 3A title

Lakewood Ranch fails to reach 4A finals for first time in seven years.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 21, 2017
Seven qualify for Longboat election; no primary needed

Randy Clair is unopposed in District 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Peg Pluto has served as the chamber's administrative assistant for the last year and a half.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 21, 2017
Former Chamber administrative assistant lands 'dream job'

Peg Pluto will now serve as the property manager at the Wicker Inn Beach Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jeffrey Gunthart and Sorcha Augustine opened Longhaus earlier this year with the mission of raising the bar for photography in Sarasota. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 21, 2017
Longhaus aims to expose photography

Sorcha Augustine and Jeffrey Gunthart are looking to raise the bar for photography in Sarasota, an art they say, isn't really recognized here.

  • Arts + Culture
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