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Preserve Longboat Inc. has rallied opposition to the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort referendum with signs and newspaper advertising.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 10, 2017
Foundation of former Viacom chairman plays role in Longboat Key election

The Sumner M. Redstone Charitable Foundation donated more than 37% of the roughly $27,000 raised by a political action committee opposing the Colony referendum.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key early voting ends tomorrow.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 10, 2017
Nearly 1,200 cast early, in-person ballots on Longboat

More than 36% of eligible voters on Longboat Key have already cast ballots for the coming election.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 10, 2017
Orphan Annie finds home at Nolan

Nolan Middle School students presented 'Annie Jr.'

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 10, 2017
Planned Parenthood dinner inspires guests not to 'go back'

The national organization’s Sarasota Dinner & Silent Auction was held on March 9 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2017
Text message causes demotion of Nolan staff member

The staff member didn't refuse when a student offered retaliation for injury to her son.

  • East County
  • News
Missy Cooper and Chairwoman Leah Turner Cotter
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 9, 2017
Samaritan Counseling Services luncheon sheds light on mental health

The 14th annual event was held on March 9 at Michael’s On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 9, 2017
Temple Emanu-El celebrates Dr. Seuss

Students channeled their inner red fish (and blue fish) for Temple Emanu-El's Early Learning Center's celebration of Dr. Seuss.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chuck Whittall has said he will seek buildings no taller than nine stories, not the higher buildings originally proposed.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 9, 2017
Colony developer reaffirms his lower density promise

Chuck Whittall hopes a statement to town staff will ease concerns of Longboat Key residents.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 9, 2017
Ethan Hawke shares his vision for the future of filmmaking

The actor, director and writer sees industry potential in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
This Bay Isle home sold for $2 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 9, 2017
Bay Island home sells for $2 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 20-24

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  • Real Estate
This home at 577 S. Spoonbill Drive sold for $1.05 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 9, 2017
Bird Key home sells for $1.05 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 20-24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Keith Pandeloglou owns Cowork offices in Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota and now becomes the new director of Lakewood Ranch Community Activities.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 9, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Community Activities hires new director

Business whiz talks about new challenge in nonprofit sector.

  • East County
  • News
Architect Jonathan Parks showcased this early conceptual model of a St. Armands parking garage at Wednesday'   s workshop.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 9, 2017
St. Armands garage plans draw positive reception

There were rumblings of controversy surrounding a St. Armands Circle parking garage, but residents and businesses expressed energy and enthusiasm at a workshop Wednesday.

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  • News
Braden River Elementary School'    s Nicholas Leduc and Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene celebrate after Leduc wins Educator of the Year.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • March 9, 2017
Braden River Elementary teacher earns Educator of the Year award

Here are the results from Manatee County's 2017 Excellence in Education Awards.

  • East County
  • News
Mary Uihlein chats with Willis student Brandon Spofford about one of her "Hello Little Owl" books.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 9, 2017
Books mark big week at Willis in Lakewood Ranch

Authors try to inspire students during Read Across America Week.

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