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The town is expected to construct two groin on the severely eroded north end of the Key to hold sand in that area in summer 2015.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 28, 2014
Groin permit expected in April

A federal permit for two sand saving structures will be issued on or before April 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota city and county commissioners meet Tuesday for a workshop.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 28, 2014
City, county to discuss homeless shelter

Sarasota city and county commissioners will meet for a workshop to discuss the local homeless initiative and the recommendation to extend the Downtown Community Redevelopment Area Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Get healthy with puppies at this Saturday morning event. (Courtesy Photo)
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 28, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Southeastern Guide Dogs Walk-a-thon

All proceeds from the event benefit the nonprofit. There will be live music, shopping vendors, food and plenty of puppies to hug.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
General admission to Winterfest costs $25 in advance and $40 at the door — cash payments only.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 28, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Winterfest

The Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch will host Winterfest, a new daylong music festival, Saturday, March 29.

  • East County
  • News
Jack Klingensmith, Marsha Panuce and David Pilston
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • March 28, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Save Our Seabirds Sunset Soirée

Save Our Seabirds held its annual Sunset Soiree at Mote Marine Laboratory on March 28. In its third year, the event included live entertainment, a silent auction and the opportunity for attendees to learn more about the mission of Save Our Seabirds.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kathryn Parks
  • March 27, 2014
Sarasota gets 'Happy'

Sarasota gets 'Happy'

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Bamboo was brought into Saks Fifth Avenue Sarasota for the John Hardy Spring 2014 Collection Presentation.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 27, 2014
John Hardy Personal Appearance

John Hardy Personal Appearance

  • Black Tie
Roxanne Abbot, SCTI Teacher of the Year with Kristey Richardson
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 27, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota County Teacher of the Year

Sarasota County honored its teachers at the 2014 Teacher of the Year Awards Thursday, March 27. The awards ceremony was held at Laurel Oaks Country Club and included a cocktail reception and dinner. Taylor Ranch Elementary's Lisa Figueroa was named Sarasota County Teacher of the Year. "Teachers are the heart and soul of our school system," says Superintendent Lori White. "To take the time to honor them makes tonight one of the most important nights of the school year."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Max Kummer, Bernie Clifford, Jim Entwistle and Ron Cole
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • March 27, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 10th annual Spanish Main Yacht Club Fish Fry

The 10th annual fish fry at Spanish Main Yacht Club packed the clubhouse and served up freshly caught Spanish mackerel on March 27. The popular event has grown from 20 friends to a crowd of over 200 people, bringing together various communities on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ann Shako, Judy Green and Mayor Jim Brown cut the ribbon in front of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty in the Publix Plaza.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • March 27, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Premier Sotheby's International Realty Grand Opening

On March 27, Premier Sotheby's International Realty hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new location in Publix Plaza.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Daisy is not wearing her collar but is micro-chipped.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 27, 2014
Sarasota family seeks help finding lost dog

Daisy is a dark brown-and-black Labrador mix with a white patch on her chest. She has been missing since Tuesday, March 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota High junior Jordan Gubelman got the start on the mound for the Sailors versus Florida Christian March 26.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 27, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 29th annual Sarasota Baseball Classic Part 1

Fifteen teams, including Sarasota, Riverview, Lakewood Ranch and Cardinal Mooney hit the field for the 29th annual Sarasota Baseball Classic March 25 through March 27.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Training is free and open to the public.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 27, 2014
American Red Cross offering 'lunch break' CPR lessons

The American Red Cross will be offering a free CPR lesson Friday, March 28. The program, 'Learn to Save a Life on your Lunch Break,' runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
If the Colony association doesn’t address a rodent problem by April 4, the town will consider using a cash bond set aside to correct urgent Colony issues.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 27, 2014
Colony urged to correct rodent problem

A March 21 letter to Colony officials and attorneys reveals the town has received a complaint regarding rodent activity at 1620 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Longboat Key Police Department is located in the Public Safety Complex. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 27, 2014
LBK police department offers medication disposal

The Longboat Key Police Department is now an Official Medical Collection site.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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