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The operator of a scooter was hospitalized with serious injuries.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 25, 2013
UPDATE: Three crashes reported on GMD

The operator of a scooter was hospitalized with serious injuries in one of three crashes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Matt Kihnke has owned the property at 300 S. Pineapple Ave. for eight years, and has decided to construct a 10-story luxury condo building on the land.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 25, 2013
Luxury condos planned for Burns Square

A long-vacant property at Pineapple Avenue and Ringling Boulevard will soon be the home of a 10-story condominium building, according to the landowner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jack Binswanger, PGA owner and operator of the Village Green Golf Club in Sarasota
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 25, 2013
PGA Pro named to board of directors

Jack Binswanger, PGA owner and operator of Village Green Golf Club in Sarasota, was elected to the PGA of America Board of Directors as District 13 Director.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 25, 2013
Admirals improve to 9-1

The Manatee Admirals hockey team improved to 9-1 with a 5-3 victory over Jesuit Catholic Nov. 22.

  • East County
  • Sports
Donna and Wellington Chen enjoy a happy moment. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 25, 2013
UPDATE: Plea deal expected for fatal 2012 DUI crash

The man who, while driving drunk, struck and killed a 53-year-old woman as she was running along Midnight Pass Road in 2012 is expected to enter a plea deal Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The building at 555 Bay Isles Parkway was modeled after the Plaza Hotel, in New York City.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 25, 2013
Rooks plans to open old Mattison's building restaurant

W. Howard Rooks hopes to open the new eatery with an undisclosed partner early next year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rabbi Jonathon Katz, the Revs. Mark Bernthal, Vincent Carroll, Bruce Porter and David Danner
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 25, 2013
Give thanks at Interfaith Service

The 33rd annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship Service will begin at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26, at Christ Church of Longboat Key, 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
If the Manatee County School District was awarded the grant, it would fund a plan to implement STEM labs in elementary schools.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 25, 2013
School District finalist for grant

The Manatee County School District is a finalist for a 'Race to the Top' grant, the U.S. Department of Education announced Friday.

  • East County
  • News
A settlement that provides Klauber $3 million over five years through a “Klauber Family Consulting Agreement” will continue to be discussed 9 a.m. Monday in U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May’s Tampa courtroom.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 24, 2013
Colony settlement hearing continues Monday

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May has set aside all day Monday for a continued hearing about a Colony Beach & Tennis Resort settlement.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Matthew McConaughey stars in "Dallas Buyers Club."
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • November 24, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'Dallas Buyers Club'

The new film, 'Dallas Buyers Club,' not only showcases two phenomenal performances, it also exposes the government playing dirty politics with pharmaceutical companies.

  • Arts + Culture
Ellen Overstreet (Photo by Barbara Banks, courtesy Sarasota Ballet)
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 24, 2013
Iain Webb promotes Sarasota Ballet dancers to soloists

Artistic Director of Sarasota Ballet Iain Webb promotes three members of coryphee to soloists on stage Nov. 22.

  • Arts + Culture
Simona Blanco with her daughter Emma
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • November 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Fall Fine Art Festival

Sarasota Downtown Merchants hosted the Sarasota Fall Fine Art Festival on Gulfstream Ave. Saturday, Nov. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Janet Beach with Steve and Peggy Christie
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 23, 2013
Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School Gala 'Illuminate'

Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School Gala 'Illuminate'

  • Black Tie
Dena Adams, Megan Babin, Madison Robinson and Demi Nott
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 23, 2013
2013 SMA Military Ball

2013 SMA Military Ball

  • Black Tie
Charlesette Hudson, Saquess Mapps with her son Tyree Kelly and D’Kai Shaw
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • November 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Tree of Life Kick-Off Party

Second Chance Last Opportunity debuted its new community project 'Tree of Life' with a kick-off party Saturday, Nov. 23, at Art Center Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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