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Sarasota County staff will hold a public meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, at the Siesta Key Chapel to gather input on a draft of the county’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 26, 2013
Siesta residents invited to open house on bike plan

Sarasota County staff will hold an open house at the Siesta Key Chapel Feb. 26, to gather community input on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Jan Grzep and Joyce Harsche
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Country Club Shores III Annual Meeting

Country Club Shores III held its annual business meeting Monday, Feb. 25 in the home of Bob and Nancy Guernsey. Commissioner Lynn Larson, Town Manager Dave Bullock and Police Chief Pete Cummings were guest speakers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Eleven-year-old Alen Bass warms up before the start of his team’s season opener Feb. 23.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: BRLL Opening Day

Braden River Little Leaguers welcomed the start of the Spring 2013 season during the league's Opening Day Ceremony and Family Fun Day Feb. 23. Players and their families enjoyed bounce houses, face painting, raffles, music, refreshments and more. Several teams also took the field in their season openers.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Chef Judi Gallagher
  • February 25, 2013
TWISS = This Week is Succulent and Savory

TWISS = This Week is Succulent and Savory

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Robin Punsalan
  • February 25, 2013
Post-Oscars musings: on underdogs, the buzz and the pageantry machine

Post-Oscars musings: on underdogs, the buzz and the pageantry machine

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch’s Joey Ambrosino scores one of Lakewood Ranch’s eight runs.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River vs. Lakewood Ranch

Cameron Pearcey hit a two-run home run in the top of the first inning to power the visiting Lakewood Ranch High baseball team to an 8-3 victory over Braden River Feb. 21.

  • East County
  • Sports
Liana Bryant and her son, Woody.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Purim Pandemonium at Temple Emanu-El

Temple Emanu-El hosted a carnival, Saturday, Feb. 23, to celebrate the Jewish Holiday of Purim. In celebration, attendees dressed in costume, snacked on light food and played games. Other entertainment included a dunk tank and inflatable bounce houses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dale Sprintz welcomed guests with a red carpet and fake microphone.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Oscars Party at the Sprintz Home

Fourteen friends gathered for the 85th annual Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 24. Dale and Alan Sprintz hosted the gathering at their Corey's Landing home.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
49 signed up to speak at Walmart appeal hearing
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 25, 2013
Feb. 23: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: 49 signed up to speak at Walmart appeal hearing; Stop signs on Sarasota County Commission agenda; Arts Center seeks entries for exhibition; PHOTO GALLERY: Youth Fishing Tournament; Black Tie Untied

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Wal-mart Stores Inc. representatives seek support for their 98,000-square-foot supercenter planned for Ringling Boulevard, while opponents argue the project was not allowed in the city's zoning code.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • February 25, 2013
49 signed up to speak at Walmart appeal hearing

The public comment session of the Tuesday hearing could run more than four hours.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 25, 2013
Arts Center seeks entries for exhibition

The Longboat Key Center for the Arts is seeking entries for its annual Community Juried Exhibition.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read up on last weekend's black tie events with "Black Tie Untied!"
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 25, 2013
Black Tie Untied

There were plenty of cooks in the kitchen for the third annual Cooking for Wishes event, and many gentlemen showed up in suits while the ladies broke out slinky, shimmering dresses for the Sarasota Exotic Car Fest kickoff event, which was themed 'James Bond.'

  • Arts + Culture
Early voting for the town's March 12 municipal election begins this Saturday at Town Hall.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 25, 2013
Early voting begins Saturday

Key registered voters can vote early in the town's municipal election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Existing and proposed stop signs at the intersection of Beechwood Avenue and Crestwood Avenue. Courtesy image
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 25, 2013
Stop signs on Sarasota County Commission agenda

The Sarasota County Traffic Advisory Council approved a resolution for a four-way stop at the intersection of Beechwood Avenue and Crestwood Avenue Dec. 10, to slow non-resident traffic.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 25, 2013
Manatee County Commission to meet Tuesday

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will consider funding to solicit the 2017 World Rowing Championships to the area, among other topics.

  • East County
  • News
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