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Application for developing the site of the former Colony Beach and Tennis Resort one of the three scheduled applications to be heard.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • December 18, 2017
Public comment welcome at Longboat P&Z hearing

Planning and Zoning Board members are scheduled to hear from three applicants who hope to reshape the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ashley Dooley hosted a cookie exchange for her closest friends on Dec. 15 at her home. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 18, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 12.21.17

From sweet celebrations to an unforgettable gala performance, here's what happened on the social scene last week.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 18, 2017
The Buccaneer to open at former Pattigeorge's property

Columbia Restaurant Group is paying homage to The Buccaneer Inn, which closed in 2001.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The show's first ten episodes ended in October, but it's back on air starting Jan. 15 with eight more to finish the first season.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • December 18, 2017
'Siesta Key' reality show returns in January

The next eight episodes continue to follow seven young adults as they navigate relationships, drama and parties on and around Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • December 18, 2017
JFCS hosts 'People Who Need People'

JFCS held its annual gala, featuring the Sarasota Orchestra, on Dec. 17 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 17, 2017
Debutantes waltz into adulthood

The annual Debutante Ball was held on Dec. 16 at Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 16, 2017
CPC supporters toast to Men, Whiskey, Watches and Wheels

The 5th annual Child Protection Center fundraiser was held on Dec. 15 at Edson Keith Mansion at Phillippi Estate Park.

  • Black Tie
Eric Garwood rang the bell at Longboat Key's Publix for the first time this season.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • December 16, 2017
Ringing in the holiday spirit

A stint for the Kiwanis Club at the Salvation Army kettle puts a jingle in the season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Daniel Perales
  • December 15, 2017
Lemur Conservation Foundation hosts A Night of Lemur Delight

The Lemur Conservation Foundation held the gala on Dec. 14 at Michael’s On East.

  • Black Tie
Debbi White, Joshua Devine, Emma Devine , Stevie Romero, Lacey Knispel and Derek Dutcher perform in “The 1940’s Radio Hour” at Players Mainstage. Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • December 15, 2017
Players sets the dial for nostalgia in Walton Jones’ 'The 1940s Radio Hour'

The Players Centre for Performing Arts holiday show utilizes the strength of its musicians to offer a slice of 1942.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The Colony Beach and Tennis Resort has been closed for almost a decade.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • December 15, 2017
Longboat seeks delay in portion of Colony's Planning and Zoning discussion

Unicorp National Development Inc.'s application for redeveloping the former site of the Colony could not be heard at all.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 14, 2017
Physics Club rings in the season

Club members enjoyed a holiday party on Dec. 14 at Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 14, 2017
Christ Church celebrates reading buddies

Santa Claus made a special appearance to hand out early presents Dec. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Karen Holbrook
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 14, 2017
USFSM names Karen Holbrook regional chancellor

Holbrook will begin her new role on Jan. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Police say this is the man who stole three rings from a UTC jewelry store.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • December 14, 2017
UTC thief runs off with three diamond rings

Investigators say man was looking at rings inside the store when he grabbed them and dashed away.

  • Sarasota
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