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District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh is the new chairwoman of the Manatee County Commission.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 1, 2015
Vanessa Baugh elected as Manatee County Commission chairwoman

The District 5 commissioner will lead the commission after just three years on the board.

  • East County
  • News
Susana and Timmy Abell perform for the kindergarten, first-grade and second-grade classes.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 1, 2015
Willis Elementary School students sing along with Timmy Abell

The North Carolina musician is traveling to several Manatee County schools this week.

  • East County
  • Schools
The Main Street Visitor Information Center will open Dec. 3.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 1, 2015
Visit Sarasota County center coming to Main Street

The tourism group’s downtown Visitor Information Center will move from Lemon Avenue into the former Firestone building in the 1700 block of Main Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Celia Garcia Nogales, Irene Garibay, Nancy Markle and Jeff Schwartz stand next to a one-eighth model for Nogales and Garibay's winning statue design, which will be erected southwest of the college's new library in the summer of 2016.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • December 1, 2015
Ringling College unveils new public statue for new library

Conceived by students Irene Garibay and Celia Garcia Nogales, the proposed 11-feet tall public statue will be erected in the summer of 2016.

  • Arts + Culture
How long will it take to cull the peacocks to 12 male birds? Town Manager Dave Bullock doesn’t have an answer but he promises 2016 will be the year of the peacock removal.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 1, 2015
Peacock removal begins in 2016

How long will it take to cull the peacocks to 12 male birds? Town Manager Dave Bullock doesn’t have an answer but he promises 2016 will be the year of the peacock removal.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cari Walz, Household Hazardous Waste employee, explains to East County students what happens to electronics that are thrown away.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 1, 2015
Braden River and McNeal elementary students load up on knowledge

East County students visited Manatee County's Landfill.

  • East County
  • News
Brittany Bouldin gets some tips about riding P.J. from SMART barn manager and instructor Samantha Toomey.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 1, 2015
No SMART choice yet

Organization that provides riding therapy hopes to find an ace fundraiser and grant writer.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 1, 2015
$1.1 million home in Concession tops local sales

Neal Signature Homes LLC sold the home at 8361 Lindrick Lane to Jeannette Floersheimer, of Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Sophomore goalkeeper Grady Martin sends the ball down the field in the first half.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 1, 2015
Blazers fall to Panthers

The Sarasota Christian boys soccer team fell to Bradenton Christian Nov. 30.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Solomon Shenker has dreamed of opening his own Jewish deli since he was 18 years old. This week, those dreams came true.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • December 1, 2015
Deli Diehards: Sol Meyer NY Delicatessen opens

With his new Jewish deli, Sol Meyer NY Delicatessen, Solomon Shenker is bringing a taste of the Northeast to Main Street.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Pack 126 members Andrew Temple, 6, Danny Marino, 8, Patrick Blenker, 8, Aiden Wilson, 8, Ryan Stansbury, 10, and Boy Scout Troop 89's Thomas Stansbury, 11, hand out food at the Manatee Baptist Church.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 30, 2015
Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

This kind of community service is tied into knots.

  • East County
  • News
Homes across Sarasota are decking the halls in anticipation of the holidays.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 30, 2015
Wanted: Holiday displays for Light Up Sarasota

The 2nd Light Up Sarasota kicks-off with resident submissions.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Magazine offices are located in Burns Court within downtown Sarasota.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 30, 2015
Portland media firm buys Sarasota Magazine

In its largest purchase in its 12-year history Portland, Ore.-based SagaCity Media today announced the acquisition of Sarasota Magazine brands from Gulfshore Media LLC.

  • Sarasota
  • News
SIA President Tony Romanus at one of the work sites.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • November 30, 2015
Siesta Isles Association will appeal county’s stop-work order

The landscaping entrance-improvements would have required removal and relocation of some protected trees from the right of way, which the county says is off-limits in this case.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Braden River football coach Curt Bradley has guided the Pirates to a 13-0 mark and a state semifinal berth so far this season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 30, 2015
Curt Bradley named Coach of the Year

Braden River football coach earns Class 7A coaching honors.

  • East County
  • Sports
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