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The home at 8210 Portlight Court recently sold for $1,475,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 18, 2017
Lake Club home tops sales at $1,475,000

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 2-6.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 18, 2017
Now open: Fort Hamer Bridge

After more than a century of discussions, Manatee County opens newest bridge across the Manatee River.

  • East County
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    By
  • David Conway
  • October 18, 2017
St. Armands makes its case for public restrooms

The project could cost more than $200,000, but stakeholders say it’s a priority for the shopping district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
State Street will close beginning Saturday. (Image courtesy Sarasota government).
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • October 18, 2017
Segment of State Street closes to vehicular traffic Saturday

The downtown Sarasota road will become pedestrian only between Lemon Avenue and Pineapple Avenue.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 18, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: Oct. 19, 2017

Dorothy Cole, Jodie Grossman, Jadwiga Zofia Mues, Bettye Chumley Boyer, Roland Carroll, Neva Kelley-Paesani and Pearl Kushner died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Karen Coltun and Alan Yaruss married on Oct. 12. Courtesy photo of The Captain's Wife Photography
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 18, 2017
Sweet things

Karen Coltun and Alan Yaruss got married on Oct. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Seaplace planning committee members Kathy Neudorfer, Peggy Jelinek, Gloria Long, performer Marcy Downey, Susan Pariseau, Mary Del Pup and Pat Stusek pose with an Ed Sullivan cutout.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 18, 2017
Life of the party: Meet Longboat Key's party planners

With season upon Longboat Key, four condominium party planners weigh in on how and why they do it.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sydney Jaco and Wynna Jaco stand together on Braden River volleyball Senior Night. There has always been a Jaco on the Pirates volleyball team.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 18, 2017
Pirates volleyball family takes final voyage

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sebastian Aguirre hopes to get his 100 butterfly time under 50 seconds.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 18, 2017
Mustangs boys swimmer a state title threat in the 100 butterfly

The Lakewood Ranch junior got international experience while representing Colombia.

  • East County
  • Sports
GreyHawk Landing's Brandi Joyner and her family are eager to be some of the first residents in Waterside at Lakewood Ranch. They chose a lot in Homes by Towne's LakeHouse Cove project because of the builder's quality of work.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 18, 2017
Waterside plan excites early buyers

First buyers in Waterside are banking on their dream.

  • East County
  • News
Bradenton's Shannon Murphy, a dental hygiene student, cleans the teeth of Sarasota's Robin Salisbury during the 2016 RAM event. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 18, 2017
Volunteer healthcare providers needed for medical event

Remote Area Medical returns to MTC in November.

  • East County
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Drew Angelo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 18, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 10.19.17

East County High 5 Moments: 10.19.17

  • East County
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Table 10 guests decided to go romantic with the rose decor they chose for their table at Men Who Cook and Brew on May 21 at Mattison’s Bayside at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 18, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 10.19.17

There were plenty of events to keep us busy this summer — so let's review.

  • Black Tie
Mark Ormond, exhibit curator at Ringling College of Art and Design, believes Warren Reinecker’s designs were influenced by NASA vehicles. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 18, 2017
Ringling College exhibit proves car design can be both functional and artistic

The latest exhibit at Ringling College of Art and Design's Lois & David Stulberg Gallery gives viewers a unique peek into the world — and art — of vehicle design.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Pride Fest 2017 takes place at Noon on Saturday, Oct. 21 at JD Hamel Park.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 18, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 19

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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