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Scott Anderson, Sara Wertheimer, Ariene Green and Gila Meriwether
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • December 15, 2015
Embracing Our Differences Annual Luncheon

Embracing Our Differences hosts annual luncheon at Michael's On East

  • Black Tie
Approximately 45 north-end residents packed Longboat Key Town Hall Monday afternoon to inform the Longboat Key Town Commission they don’t want their power lines buried.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 15, 2015
Neighborhood undergrounding referendum moves forward

The Longboat Key Town Commission moved forward with a referendum to bury power lines in neighborhoods Monday while residents debate the fairness of the funding formula.

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Braden River's Domenic Aluise goes up for a header in the first half versus Venice.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 15, 2015
Pirates slip past Indians

The Braden River High boys soccer team edged past Venice 2-1 Dec. 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch junior LaDazhia Williams finished with 16 points and four rebounds.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 15, 2015
Lady Mustangs remain unbeaten in district play

The Lakewood Ranch High girls basketball team posted a 56-point win against rival Braden River Dec. 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
Auxiliary President Virginia Orenstein stands with Meals on Wheels Plus CEO Maribeth Phillips, Guardian Angel’s Bobbie Price, F.E.L.T. Development Director Kim Bailey and Auxiliary grants chairwoman Carolyn Ramsey. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 15, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Auxiliary doles out $20,000

Three non-profits have received grants from the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Auxiliary.

  • East County
  • News
Bob Carter thanks guests for his surprise retirement party Monday evening at Friendship Centers.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 15, 2015
Friendship Centers gives final surprise for Bob Carter

President and CEO Bob Carter walks in to a room full of friends and family Monday night to celebrate his retirement.

  • Sarasota
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Riverview senior midfielder Felipe Rojas attempts to maneuver the ball around Sarasota's line of defense.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 15, 2015
Rams and Sailors draw even

The Riverview and Sarasota High boys soccer teams tied 0-0 Dec. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Democractic Club of Sarasota President Mary Clupper with guest speaker Neil Phillips.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 15, 2015
Democratic Club prepares for the holidays

The Democratic Club of Sarasota hosted a holiday celebration for members and guests.

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  • Neighbors
Eugene Moore missed his former restaurant customers, so he opened Farmer's Inn on Wheels.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 14, 2015
Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

Local restaurant owner gets hitched with Farmers Inn on Wheels

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jack Short
  • December 14, 2015
Whole Foods, Wawa locations face zoning issues

Sarasota County staff have recommended against allowing a developer to remove wetlands for the proposed University Station.

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The commission will discuss how to proceed with a potential master planning effort for Bobby Jones.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 14, 2015
Bobby Jones committee recommends $14.5 million in upgrades

At a special meeting of the City Commission, the Bobby Jones Golf Club Study Committee will lay out its suggestions for improving the municipal golf facility

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If the Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization's outlook is correct, projected transportation funding will fall far short of the amount needed to build a strong infrastructure.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 14, 2015
Transportation plan could depend on finding new funding sources

MPO approves its strategic mobility plan.

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Fellow Braden Woods residents Ray Geisler and Gail and Tom Myers review Neal Communities concept plan of the 31-home subdivision. Since the developer has not yet applied to the county for the rezone, the concept plan is not solidified.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 14, 2015
Neal Communities presents plans for 31 homes between Braden Woods and River Club

The developer held a neighborhood meeting Monday to gauge neighborhood opinions.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 14, 2015
County staff proposes enforceable ban on Hidden River Trail Road bicycling

Commissioners will vote on holding a public meeting at Tuesday’s meeting.

  • East County
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Jeanne and John Larranaga, or Mrs. Claus and Santa, pose with Hannah and Haven Wood.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 14, 2015
Heritage Harbour families celebrate Christmas early

Breakfast with Santa attendees enjoyed pancakes and sausage, crafts and photos with Santa Claus at annual Breakfast for Santa.

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