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Rachel S. OHara
December 21, 2010

Photo of the Day: Lunar Look

The total lunar eclipse that occurred during the morning of Dec. 21 is the last lunar eclipse of the year.

Sarasota
News

Pam Eubanks
December 21, 2010

Suspects vandalize newspaper boxes

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is seeking information regarding several newspaper boxes that were removed from their East County locations and damaged.

East County
News

Robin Hartill
December 21, 2010

Mote receives $25,000 BOOST grant

The award is one of 38 grants from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.

Longboat Key
News

Jen Blanco
December 20, 2010

The Braden River High boys and girls basketball teams hit the court Dec. 17, taking on St. Pete Lakewood in key district matchups for both teams. The boys basketball team defeated St. Pete Lakewood 41-34. Javar Baity led the way with 14 points while Trevon Young scored 12 and Tre Bryant added 11. The Lady Pirates fell to the Lady Spartans 60-35. Caitlyn Benedetto led the way for Braden River with 14 points and Alexis Stout added 1o points. The teams return to action Jan. 3-4, 2011 against Lakewood Ranch.

East County
Sports

Robin Hartill
December 20, 2010

Whitney Beach Plaza sells for $3.7 million

Juliani Kenney Investment Capital LLC purchased the plaza.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Sharon Frank
December 20, 2010

Primrose kids carol on Main

Kindergarten students at Primrose School recently warmed up their voices in celebration of the holidays.

East County
Schools

Kurt Schultheis
December 20, 2010

Judge sets code amendment hearings

The Islandside Property Owners Coalition is challenging code changes made by the Town Commission.

Longboat Key
News

Black Tie Staff
December 19, 2010

'Celebrating Silver - A Musical Salute to JFCS and Rose Chapman'

Black Tie

Dora Walters
December 19, 2010

Gulfshore residents gather for good time

Gulfshore of Longboat Key residents gathered Dec. 19 at the clubhouse for a holiday party. Hosts for the evening were Nancy and Mike Freeland. For the festive occasion, Nancy Freeland adorned a tabletop display with a snowy village.

Longboat Key
News

Jen Blanco
December 19, 2010

Santa visits Polo Grill

Dozens of children and their families gathered at the Polo Grill to share their wish lists with Santa Claus one final time during the restaurant's Breakfast with Santa event Dec. 18. Guests enjoyed a hearty breakfast before enjoying some quality time with the Big Guy himself.

East County
Neighbors

Robin Roy
December 19, 2010

Downtown sculpture placement complete

The 12th and final piece of the "Intersection" public art project was put in place Friday.

Sarasota
News

Michael Eng
December 19, 2010

The Savior is Born

An estimated 5,000 people watched the story of Christmas brought to life during the Tabernacle's annual Living Nativity performances Dec. 16-19. The East County church's Christmas tradition featured more than 100 cast members, live animals, flying angels and more.