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The third project that’s still awaiting a final federal permit is a $3.5 million Longboat Pass dredging project that will bring 200,000 cubic yards of sand from Gulfside Road north to the North Shore Road beach access.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 10, 2016
Town receives south-end permit

Town Manager Dave Bullock plans to use some sand from a $11 million mid-Key beach dump truck haul project set to begin in April for the south end behind properties such as L’Ambiance that have major erosion issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch Silver Stars performed two routines at the 2016 UDA National Dance Team Championship Jan. 29 through Jan. 31. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 10, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Pirates milk chemistry to produce team success

  • East County
  • Sports
Kindergarten teacher Gail Garger's favorite, The Book with No Pictures by B.J. Novak, has a page of "word sounds."
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 10, 2016
Event gets read on Witt teachers

Literacy night shares teachers’ favorite books with students.

  • East County
  • Schools
File photo by Loren Mayo
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 10, 2016
Obituary: Owen Comora

Audubon Society hosts dedication to life of bird enthusiast Owen Comora.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Robyn Faucy and Susan Morris, of the Education Foundation of Sarasota County, enjoy cold drinks and good company.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 9, 2016
Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation celebrates Galentine's Day

Members of the Ranch's six Women's Giving Circles enjoyed chocolate, wine and socializing Feb. 9.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Claudia Moschini, Karen Brady, Caroline Such and Lorraine Cersosimo
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 9, 2016
2016 Mardi Gras Madness

Nearly 200 guests attended Catholic Charities Bethesda House 2016 Mardi Gras Madness on Tuesday, Feb. 9, at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
Sarasota County planner Jack Wilhelm, agent Joel Freedman of Freedman Consulting Group, and Hytham Bakr, board member, answer questions from the audience.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 9, 2016
Residents voice traffic concerns with potential Islamic Society school

The society is applying to Sarasota County for a private elementary school to open in its current facilities.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jack Short
  • February 9, 2016
Court sets hearing for land-taking case

If mediation fails, the 12th circuit court will decide in October if Sarasota County “took” a Palmer Ranch developer’s land without compensation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 9, 2016
Women’s golf goes for the cure

Longboat Key Club’s Key Niners and Women’s 18-Hole golf associations raised money and awareness for breast cancer at their annual Go for the Cure Feb. 9, at Harbourside Dining Room.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 9, 2016
Democratic Club discusses climate change

Members of the Longboat Key Democratic Club met for its annual meeting Feb. 9, at the Portofino Restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 9, 2016
Drake School of Irish Dance to send 12 to Scotland

The Drake School of Irish Dance prepares to send the most students its ever had qualified for the World Irish Dancing Championships.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Manny Cruz, who operates Cruz Portrait Design of Bradenton, earned the master of photography designation from the Professional Photographers of America.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 9, 2016
Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

Local photographer a picture of commitment

  • East County
  • News
Winds and currents have brought a small concentration of dead fish associated with toxic red tide to the shores of Longboat Key in November.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 9, 2016
Red tide fish kills floating back to shore

Winds and currents have brought a small concentration of dead fish associated with toxic red tide back to Country Club Shores canals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 9, 2016
Football League tackles financial challenge

Major League Football remains committed to starting its season in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County School Board members will decide tonight what's next in the Long Range Master Plan process.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 9, 2016
Manatee County School Board decides on next steps of Master Plan

As part of Phase II, board members will mull over which projects are financially feasible for the district.

  • East County
  • News
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Diane DelloRusso, who has worked in the jewelry business for 36 years and been a longtime manager at Jewelry by Cole, said she believes customers will appreciate the new St. Armands Jewelry store with its blend of classic and contemporary styles. She came out of retirement to assist with the transition and can't wait for longtime patrons to see the boutique's new look.
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