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Lead Bartender Candice Marie created the new spring drinks. Photo by Niki Kottmann
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 19, 2017
Jack Dusty blends the old with the new for spring cocktail menu

Reimagined with an American traditional tattoo theme, Jack Dusty’s spring cocktail menu honors its nautical history.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Under construction earlier this year, a house on Halyard Lane in Country Club Shores prompted residents to get involved in amending the zoning code to remove exceptions to the 30-foot height limit.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 19, 2017
Residents demand no exceptions to Longboat Key height limits

The Planning and Zoning Board is reexamining the 30-foot height limit for single-family homes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Greer Island Beneficial Use Project proposes using sand dredged from the east side to bolster the sliver of land on the area’s west side.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 19, 2017
Longboat Key examines dredging to fix Greer Island erosion

Town moves ahead with plans to dredge canals, including lagoon access on north end.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
One of the improvements proposed includes traffic circles on the north and south ends of GMD.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 19, 2017
Longboat Key considers a makeover for Gulf of Mexico Drive

Potential enhancements include the addition of two roundabouts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy this week' s edition of Cops Corner!
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  • John McGuire
  • April 19, 2017
4.20.17 Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!

  • Longboat Key
  • News
State transportation officials are considering a traffic circle in Sarasota, near the entrance to the Ringling Bridge.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 19, 2017
Longboat Key leaders leery of roundabout at U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue

The Town Commission heard a presentation about the plan on Monday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 19, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 20

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Kay Tschannen, Patricia Hollis, Sandi Randlett
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 19, 2017
Christ Church helps Turning Points

Church volunteers helped Turning Points put on their annual Walk a Mile in their shoes event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jason Morales and Sammy Stoltz are leading the charge for lacrosse at Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 19, 2017
Lakewood Ranch begins process of adding boys, girls lacrosse

An initial fundraising goal of $50,000-$60,000 has been set.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch softball team danes before a game against Braden River.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 19, 2017
Area softball teams find their groove with music

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 19, 2017
All Hail the Queen: Sarasota Ballet stages 'Checkmate'

In staging Dame Ninette de Valois’ ‘Checkmate,’ Margaret Barbieri passes on knowledge from her career-shaping role as the Black Queen — which she learned firsthand from the famed choreographer.

  • Arts + Culture
Ali Yawn.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 19, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 04.19.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 04.19.17

  • East County
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Savannah Alario.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 19, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 04.19.17

East County High 5 Moments: 04.19.17

  • East County
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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 18, 2017
Renee Hamad gets roasted for Sertoma

The annual Sertoma Sarasota Celebrity Roast took place on April 18 at Michael’s On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 18, 2017
Longboat Key Garden Club grows local grants and scholarship

The Longboat Key Garden Club awarded more than $48,000 in grants and scholarship at its annual meeting on April 18.

  • Longboat Key
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