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Bob and Pat Gussin and Nancy and Rick Moskovitz
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 14, 2016
Longboat residents turn the page with Sarasota Library Foundation

The library foundation is $131,000 away from filling its fund for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tammy Halstead, Tom Scholz, Ed Nugent and Chamber President Gail Loefgren at August's Business After Hours.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 14, 2016
Your Calendar: Holiday Business After Hours

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Proposed height restrictions on Longboat Key could alter plans to redevelop Colony Resort. Rendering
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • December 14, 2016
Colony plans unshaken by proposed Longboat Key height limits

Developer Chuck Whittall said proposed height limitations would not change his plan at this point.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • December 14, 2016
Longboat Key Arts Center deal extended with Ringling College

Longboat Key taxpayers won’t pay for the project, philanthropists will. Estimates place the cost at $10 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch juniors Emma and Sarah Fazio. Photo courtesy Carlton Hadley Jr.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 14, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 12.14.16

East County High 5 Moments: 12.14.16

  • East County
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The junior team and coaches.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 14, 2016
Mustang "fillies" tackle the football world

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Devin Twenty puts up a floater.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 14, 2016
Lakewood Ranch uses one-for-all mentality to chase state championship

All 11 Mustangs on the boys basketball team play an important role.

  • East County
  • Sports
Graham Toft, Katzy Nager, the Rev. David Danner, Luz Corcuera, Executive Director of UnidosNow, Michael Clay, Rev. Maggie Gat, and Elaine Smith.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 14, 2016
All Angels makes generous donation

The grant will help UnidosNow's Future Leader's Academy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 14, 2016
Euphemia Haye and Maison Blanche spoon up recognition

The two Longboat Ket restaurants earned a spot in the Golden Spoon Hall of Fame.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • December 14, 2016
Longboat Key Cops Corner: 12.15.16

Longboat Police Department reports for Nov. 28-Dec. 4.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • December 14, 2016
'Gateways' opens at Alfstad& Contemporary

In his first solo Sarasota exhibit, international sculptor Hans Van de Bovenkamp displays smaller works.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • December 14, 2016
‘Tis the Season

With ‘Deck the Halls,’ Florida Studio Theatre celebrates the holiday season — Florida style.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 14, 2016
That's the ticket...

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

  • East County
  • Sports
Eight-year-old Olivia Trawick, of Parrish, travels to Lakewood Ranch Park each week for her tennis lessons. The tennis courts are the closest public courts to her home.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 14, 2016
Consultant hired to study Manatee County's parks

What level of service do Manatee County residents desire for parks and recreation?

  • East County
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 13, 2016
CONA hosts holly jolly potluck

Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations gathered for their last meeting of the year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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