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Jen Blanco
October 1, 2013

Mustangs finish fifth

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team finished fifth at the 23-team Crutchfield Hawkins Invitational Sept. 30 in Sebring.

East County
Sports

Alex Mahadevan
October 1, 2013

MUNICIPAL FOCUS - A Weekly Commentary: County land sale could lead to controversy

Sarasota County has accepted two proposals each for two parcels of land it intends to sell for development. Who's to say what kind of development should go where?

Sarasota
News

Yaryna Klimchak
October 1, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : Argus Foundation Meet the Minds

Community members got together Tuesday, Oct. 1, at Marina Jack to listen to guest speaker MD, PhD, CEO, and Roskamp Institute President Michael Mullan for the monthly Meet the Minds meeting. Approximately 85 people attended where Mullan discussed the Roskamp Institute, brain health and brain research.

Sarasota
Neighbors

David Conway
October 1, 2013

DID uncertain about adding residential owners

At today's DID meeting, continued discussion of expanding the district to include downtown condominium owners saw opposition from chairman Ernest Ritz.

Sarasota
News

Alex Mahadevan
October 1, 2013

Mosaic pledges $50,000 to Selby Gardens

The Mosaic Company Foundation will match donations up to $50,000 toward construction of the Ann Goldstein Children's Rainforest Garden collected through Oct. 31.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Kurt Schultheis
October 1, 2013

Objections to groins dismissed by state

A state permit could be issued by the end of the year for three groins to help hold sand on the north end of the Key.

Longboat Key
News

Mallory Gnaegy
October 1, 2013

2013 New Stages tour of 'Romeo & Juliet' launches today

The Asolo Repertory Theatre casts will give a one-day preview performance of the production of "Romeo and Juliet" which they will take on the road for the next two months.

Arts + Culture

Alex Mahadevan
October 1, 2013

City of Sarasota plans invasive-species removal

The city will partner with the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program to rid a North Trail park of air potatoes.

Sarasota
News

Josh Siegel
October 1, 2013

Manatee County building fees reduced

As of today, more than 50 Manatee County building permit and inspection fees will be reduced by 10%.

East County
News

Yaryna Klimchak
October 1, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Breakfast

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce had a coffee and bagel breakfast Tuesday, Oct. 1, at Easter Seals to catch up with area businesses. Approximately 15 people attended where they learned about the disability services center.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
October 1, 2013

Aging in Paradise hires executive director

Donna Dunio will become the first paid employee of the Longboat Island Chapel organization that helps seniors and their families.

Longboat Key
News

Alex Mahadevan
October 1, 2013

MUNICIPAL FOCUS - A Weekly Commentary: County land sale could lead to controversy

Sarasota County has accepted two proposals each for two parcels of land it intends to sell for development. Who's to say what kind of development should go where?