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Lee Peakes with Betty and Jack KeelinCourtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 19, 2016
Jack Keelin recognized for service

Keelin and his wife received a plague for their service to Beachplace.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bachelor Joseph Garofalo Jr. with the American Cancer Society surprises audiences members by revealing a superman tank underneath his button-down. Photo by Niki Kottmann.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 19, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 10.20.16

Here's what you missed last week on the social scene:

  • Black Tie
Courtesy photo of the Stephanie and Milton Kruk with their children and grandchildren.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 19, 2016
The Kruks reach a milestone

The couple celebrated their anniversary with family by their side.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Braden River defensive end Taylor Upshaw and the rest of the Pirates defensive line will have to fix some problems.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 19, 2016
Braden River defensive line stays confident after Venice letdown

Pirates need win over Palmetto to enhance playoff hopes.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River junior volleyball player Sydney Jaco had seven digs and nine kills in the Pirates’ 3-0 win against Lakewood Ranch on Oct. 12.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 19, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 10.19.16

East County High 5 Moments: 10.19.16

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch quarterback Justin Curtis and the Mustangs offense have taken their lumps this season.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 19, 2016
Lakewood Ranch football coach sees a turnaround on the horizon

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River will need another big game from wideout Knowledge McDaniel against Palmetto.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 19, 2016
That's the ticket...

The top match-ups this week in East County sports.

  • East County
  • Sports
“Obviously, we strongly oppose it,” said Robyne Richardson, 37, co-owner of Beach Fitness at 6834 Gulf of Mexico Drive in the plaza with her husband, Allan Mestel. “We would have to relocate. I’m not sure it’s possible on Longboat.”
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 19, 2016
Two density questions mark Nov. 8 Longboat Key ballot

The questions will determine whether the owners of Whitney Beach Plaza and Harbour Square can add density.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key police reports from Sept. 26 through Oct. 6.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 19, 2016
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Oct. 19, 2016

Police reports from Longboat Key from Sept. 26 through Oct. 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 19, 2016
Sip the Sunshine to showcase Florida craft beer

The inaugural beer festival highlights Florida brews, live music and food.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Public utilities director Juan Florensa of Longboat Key at the meeting where Taylor Engineering Inc. of Sarasota reported a “moderate need” for the first town dredging project since 2003.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 19, 2016
Longboat Key dredges up canal issues

Taylor Engineering Inc. of Sarasota reported a 'moderate need' for the first town dredging project since 2003.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 19, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 20

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • October 18, 2016
Review: '17 Border Crossings' at RIAF

Thaddeus Phillips' considers world travel in a collection of honest vignettes.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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The Sarasota County School Board offered Todd Bowden the superintendent position.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 18, 2016
School Board opts for homegrown superintendent candidate

The Sarasota County School Board voted 4-1 to offer the superintendent position to Todd Bowden.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River volleyball defeated Lakewood Ranch 3-0 in the first round of the Class 8A - District 11 tournament on Oct. 17. Junior Serenity McNair led the way for the Pirates with five aces and nine digs.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 18, 2016
East County Tuesday Roundup 10.18.16

Updates from two golf courses and a high school volleyball district tournament

  • East County
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Cindy Ritchell, Ann Quackenbush, Brenda Korthauer, Beverly Sutton and Kit Torchia all lend a helping hand in packing seeds to send internationally to farmers who need them. Quackenbush is a driving force behind Hope Seeds, a charitable ministry through Christ Church of Longboat Key.
  • December 22, 2025
Longboat's Hope Seeds nears 10 years of giving back
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Andrew Carrillo poses for a photo on Dec. 16 at Out-of-Door Academy. He's been the go-to guy on attack for the Thunder throughout their 2025-26 season.
  • December 22, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Andrew Carrillo
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Manatee County commissioners approve reducing speed limits throughout the county.
  • December 22, 2025
Speed limits reduced on nine roads in Manatee County
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The library will be constructed on the light green area depicted on this map within Longboat Key's Town Center Green. The entire library would be around 11,230 square feet with the possible enhancements.
  • December 22, 2025
Buchanan's $1 million donation formally accepted for library
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