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The Sarasota City Commission is working toward developing a master plan for Bobby Jones Golf Club and intends to enlist the help of a citizen advisory committee.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 7, 2014
Commissioners hash out details of Bobby Jones committee

At a meeting Monday, the Sarasota City Commission continued its discussion regarding the future growth and management of the municipal golf course.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Town Manager informed the county of the increasing concern for home and road flooding on the island.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 7, 2014
County, town discuss Bayfront Park

Sarasota County commissioners met with Longboat Key town commissioners to discuss joint issues Monday.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Elizabeth Sykes (Photo by Barbara Banks, courtesy of Sarasota Ballet)
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • October 7, 2014
Sarasota Ballet promotes dancers

Iain Webb announced four promotions within Sarasota Ballet on Monday, Oct. 6.

  • Arts + Culture
Amanda Paine serves Bill Schweitzer at Blue Dolphin Cafe. Schweitzer spends half his year in Germany and returned to Longboat Key last week.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 7, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: returning resident visits local hangout

PHOTO OF THE DAY: returning resident visits local hangout

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team shot a combined 286 to win its fourth-consecutive Donald Ross Memorial Invitational title Oct. 6.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 7, 2014
Mustangs make history

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team captured its fourth straight Donald Ross Memorial Invitational title Oct. 6, at Sara Bay Country Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
The board meets at the Manatee County Commission building.
  • By Alex Rostowsky
  • October 7, 2014
Manatee seeks historic board applicants

The board authorizes renovations for historical sites and structures within the county.

  • East County
  • News
Longbeach Village Association President Michael Drake speaks to the commission about proposed parking changes.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 7, 2014
Commission sides against two-way Linley parking

Commissioners added a new restriction banning parking on one side of Linley Street to a proposed Village parking ordinance.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • October 7, 2014
Mote aims to recruit new volunteers at Oct. 8 reception

Mote is looking for aquarium guides to speak with visitors about exhibits and animals, along with cashiers and greeters for the facilitiy's membership desk, with weekend help especially needed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Linda and Douglas C. Barker
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • October 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: WBTT 15th Anniversary Party

The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe opened its 15th Anniversary Season with a performance of "The Eve of Jackie: A Musical Tribute to Jackie Wilson" Monday, Oct. 6, at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Arts + Culture
The state has blamed an “aggressive coastal environment” for deteriorating the Stickney Point Bridge, and aims to fix the connected seawall, the control house and moveable spans of the bridge, among other repairs.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 7, 2014
UPDATE: FDOT pitches Stickney Point Bridge repairs

The Florida Department of Transportation plans to spend $4 million to add at least 10 years to the lifespan of the Stickney Point Bridge. Nightly lane closures are expected after Easter.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Kay Aidlin, Patty Kiegler and Lydia Landa
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 6, 2014
Meet Me at the Barre

Meet Me at the Barre

  • Black Tie
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 6, 2014
Motorworks Brewing earns bronze medal at Great American Beer Festival

Motorworks Brewing earns bronze medal at Great American Beer Festival

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  • By Kourtney Kalahar
  • October 6, 2014
That Fit Girl: Protein problems

That Fit Girl: Protein problems

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • October 6, 2014
Movie Review: 'Gone Girl'

Movie Review: 'Gone Girl'

  • Arts + Culture
Downtown resident Terry Kees says she is excited about plans for the Sarasota Farmers Market to expand into Wednesday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 6, 2014
VIDEO: Sarasota Farmers Market eyes expansion

The Sarasota Farmers Market is planning to hold a mid-week event in Five Points Park, a proposal that has drawn both praise and concern.

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  • News
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