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Jerry Schoenholtz, developer Randy Moore, interior designer Carrie Riley, Michael Saunders, and architect Mark Sultana celebrate the start of construction.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • December 9, 2014
Condo construction brings Infinity of possibilities

On Dec. 3, a groundbreaking ceremony celebrated the start of construction at Infinity of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Elbon
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 9, 2014
Code officer to use board for enforcement hearings

Members of the Code Enfocement Board are about to get what they have waited more than two years for: cases.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By John Day
  • December 9, 2014
Day Drinking: Maple Julep

Day Drinking: Maple Julep

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Lori Putnam and Hodges Soileau
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • December 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lori Putnam Exhibit Opening

Local artist Lori Putnam's exhibit "Celebrating Florida Landscape en Plein Air" at the Bay Preserve. The exhibit is hosted by the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast and the Englewood Art Center

  • Arts + Culture
Lynn Elgart and Phyllis Black
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • December 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Fine Arts Society of Sarasota's "Celebrate the Arts" luncheon

The Fine Arts Society of Sarasota held their annual celebratory luncheon at Michael's On East and honored Iain Webb and Margaret Barbieri of the Sarasota Ballet

  • Arts + Culture
Hector Tejeda, Alan Bandler, David Smash, keynote speaker Cathaleen Kaiyoorawongs and Vice President Howard Veit
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • December 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Democratic Club luncheon

On Dec. 9, the Longboat Key Democratic Club held its monthly luncheon at the Portofino Restaurant. Cathaleen Kaiyoorawongs, director of education initiatives at UnidosNow, spoke about immigration and helping first generation youths receive a college education.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Lift Station 87 project has been stymied by delays since its inception. On Monday, project leaders indicated construction could continue into 2018.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 8, 2014
Lift Station 87 sees new delays

Although the city recently approved plans for Lift Station 87, project leaders have indicated the date of completion could be more than two years later than originally projected.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A new $19.3 million Manatee Operations Center that combines the Florida Department of Transportation District One maintenance and construction facilities is underway at 13900 S.R. 64 E., Bradenton.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 8, 2014
FDOT operations center moving to East County

FDOT is consolidating buildings and ditching old facilities for a new center east of Interstate 75.

  • East County
  • News
Televising the afternoon workshops was one of Bridget Ziegler's staples in her campaign for her school board seat.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 8, 2014
Kovach proffers compromise on televising board workshops

Frank Kovach, chairman of the Sarasota County School Board, wants to make sure board discussions are accessible for residents but allow for informal discussion, too.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Iain Webb and Margaret Barbieri were honored for their extensive contributions to the Sarasota Ballet
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • December 8, 2014
Fine Arts Society of Sarasota honors Sarasota Ballet

The society presented Sarasota Ballet director Iain Webb and assistant director Margaret Barbieri with their Luminaire Award for their outstanding arts contribution to Sarasota at their annual "Celebrate the Arts" luncheon at Michael's On East.

  • Arts + Culture
Drew Moon of Freedom Boat Club takes turn with lawn bowling at the Monday Mixer.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: SCC Monday Mixer

Members of The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce took on the game of lawn bowling for the Monday Mixer at the Sarasota Lawn Bowling Club.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In November, School Board Chairman Bob Gause asked board members to submit one goal for the district to accomplish in 2015.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 8, 2014
Manatee County School Board plans for 2015

At its workshop from 2 to 5 p.m. Dec. 9, the Manatee County School District board members will discuss goals for 2015. The workshop is followed by a School Board meeting at 5:45 p.m.

  • East County
  • News
Featured musical guests Federico Agostini and Derek Han
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 8, 2014
Sonata a Due

Sonata a Due

  • Black Tie
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  • By Nicole Unger
  • December 8, 2014
Day Trippin' — Finding the perfect Christmas tree

Day Trippin' — Finding the perfect Christmas tree

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  • Things To Do
The purchase includes the land but not the current medical practice near St. Armands Circle. (Robin Hartill)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 7, 2014
SMH plans for St. Armands satellite clinic

A subcommittee approved the $3.6 million purchase of the property where St. Armands Medical Center is currently located.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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