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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
Courtesy of Roger Pettingell Pettingell has found that buyers are looking for open spaces and contemporary looks in their homes.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 21, 2017
Realtors notice trend shift in home buyers

Real estate tastes shift from Mediterranean styles to something more open and contemporary. Longboat Key Realtors say sellers should pay attention.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 21, 2017
Share your memories with us!

We're looking for your happiest and wackiest holiday memories.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 21, 2017
Pat Gussin debuts new book

Her newest, and seventh, book "Come Home" hit bookstores on Nov. 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Stan Horwich and Budee Jacobs Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 21, 2017
Happy Birthday, Stan!

Beachplace resident Stan Horwich celebrated his 95th birthday on Nov. 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Casey Navarro plays in the park during the neighborhood's regular Tunes in the Park event.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 21, 2017
Laurel Park gathers for Tunes in the Park

Neighbors filled the park for the neighborhood's seasonal potluck dinner and concert.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Gigi Silverberg Lisa Tyson Melinda Whitlock Monica Darold Niki Born Silvia Ayo Jenny Lexhed Francesca Bonte Val Grubbs Beth Bartlett File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 21, 2017
Cedars team aces season

The Cedars East 7.5 Combo team had a successful season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chloe Wetherington. (Courtesy photo).
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 21, 2017
Your Town: 'Tree-mendous' fundraiser

East County residents spread cheer.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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