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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 21, 2017
Longboat Key congregations celebrate Thanksgiving

Members from the six local congregations gathered Nov. 21 for the 37th annual Thanksgiving Interfaith Service.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • November 21, 2017
What drove the Pilgrims to America?

'Their desires were set on the ways of God and to enjoy his ordinances.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Bill Waddill will begin his work with the Sarasota Bayfront Planning Organization on Jan. 3.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 21, 2017
Bayfront planning group picks managing director

Bill Waddill, currently a senior vice president at Kimley-Horn, will help facilitate the production of a master plan for redeveloping the bayfront.

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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • November 21, 2017
The Bedrock of America

Thanksgiving is much more than being thankful and remembering the Pilgrims and Indians’ first feast. It reminds us why the Pilgrims came: for the freedom to worship.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Becky and David Freidman, with son Maxwell, learn about the proposed Braden River Preserve and how the community would fund it, from Peggy Klimek, who lives down the street and is going door to door to talk with neighbors.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 21, 2017
Opportunity knocks for creation of park in East County

Friends of Keep Woods go door-to-door to establish Braden River Preserve.

  • East County
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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
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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.

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  • 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.

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