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Stonefish sets the mood with a rendition of The Allman Brothers’ “Soulshine.”
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Party on the Pass

Sarasota Sailing Squadron hosted a sunset cookout party Saturday, Oct. 13. Guests enjoyed food and drink near the water, while Stonefish serenaded the crowd with blues and classic rock songs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
George Papas
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Center for the Arts Ageless Creativity Award

The Longboat Key Center for the Arts honored George Papas with its fourth annual Ageless Creativity award Friday, Oct. 12. The event also displayed Papas' exhibit, titled 'The First 60 Years,' which consists of 25 paintings. Guests enjoyed food and drink before Papas accepted his award.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tom Aposporos, Giulia Salustri and David Brenner
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Chamber Luncheon

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce met for its regular luncheon at Le Colonne on St. Armand's Circle, Thursday, Oct. 11. Members enjoyed conversation before a presentation, which was followed by lunch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Susan Landau has become known on Longboat Key for her salmon in the dishwasher.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 15, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Susan Landau

Susan Landau stems from Ohio, but has lived on Longboat Key for ten years. Landau cooks three to five times a week, and loves to entertain at her home.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 15, 2012
Lady Thunder finish third at Invitational

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team finished third at the Northside Christian Invitational Oct. 12-13.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 15, 2012
Lakewood Ranch girls win Manasota Track Club Invitational

The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross-country team scored 45 points to win the Manasota Track Club Invitational Oct. 13.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 15, 2012
Mustangs win Manatee County Championship

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team shot a combined 287 to capture the 2012 Manatee County Championship Oct. 12, at the River Club Golf Course.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 15, 2012
Rage U11 boys win Halloween Havoc

The Braden River Rage U11 boys team won the 2012 Halloween Havoc Tournament Oct. 12-14, at the Braden River Soccer Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid has said his multi-jurisdictional background will help increase cooperation with local towns and cities.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 15, 2012
Venice asks for county to add staff

The Sarasota County Commission will meet with the Venice City Council tomorrow and discuss a request to add four employees to take over Venice's emergency dispatch.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Town Commission will also hear an update about a new community center for the island at Town Hall today.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 15, 2012
Commission reviews telecommunications options today

The Town Commission will discuss a telecommunications study that will likely lead to more discussions about cellular towers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County Health Department officials lifted a "no swim" advisory for Bird Key Park west of the Ringling Causeway over the weekend.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 15, 2012
Bird Key Park 'no swim' advisory lifted

Health Department officials determined that the amount of bacteria in the waters had returned to acceptable levels over the weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sitting among the pumpkins, 8-month-old Emma Pillsbury made for a picture-perfect moment.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO: Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival

East County residents and thousands of others flocked to Hunsader Farms Oct. 13-14 for the first weekend of the annual Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Brad Ward and Robert Martini with their paddleboards.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Paddling for a cause

Siesta Key lifeguards Brad Ward and Robert Martini participated in a 24-hour paddleboarding challenge to raise money for a van for the Sarasota Y Youth Shelter starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, until 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, out in the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
...
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Republican Club

Members of the Longboat Key Republican attended a special luncheon meeting Friday, Oct. 12, at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee-Sarasota Sierra Group Chair Linda Jones, Sandi Dillon and Gerlinde Kohl
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee-Sarasota Sierra Group Meeting

The Manatee-Sarasota Sierra Group held their general meeting Thursday, Oct. 11, at the Sarasota Garden Club. The meeting included guest speaker, Thomas Becnel.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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