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The Sarasota Orchestra performed to a large crowd in the courtyard of Mote Aquarium on Tuesday, Dec. 21.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 21, 2010
A little Mote music

Members of the Sarasota Orchestra held two holiday performances in the Mote Aquarium courtyard on Tuesday, Dec. 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A section of Gulf of Mexico Drive just south of Bay Isles parkway will be repaired tonight.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 21, 2010
Paving repair scheduled for tonight

A construction crew will be repairing a section of Gulf of Mexico Drive tonight. Expect temporary lane closures.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Town attorney David Persson is working to clarify the town's Comprehensive Plan.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 21, 2010
Comp Plan amendment moves forward

Town attorney David Persson and town special counsel Nancy Stroud presented a resolution that clarifies the uses, densities and intensities allowed in the land-use categories of the Comprehensive Plan this morning.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
During a total lunar eclipse, the full moon passes behind the Earth, which blocks the sun's rays from hitting the moon.
    By
  • 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
    By
  • 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
Dr. Kumar Mahadevan is president of Mote Marine Laboratory.
    By
  • 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
Braden River High sophomore forward and team captain Trevon Young scored 12 points in the Pirates district victory Dec. 17.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 20, 2010
Nothing But Net

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
About 75% of the 35,000-square-foot shopping center is currently vacant.
    By
  • 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
Islandside Property Owners Coalition attorney Michael Furen submitted a petition challenge in July.
    By
  • 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
Chairwoman Gerri Aaron, honoree Rose Chapman and Marie Monsky
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 19, 2010
'Celebrating Silver - A Musical Salute to JFCS and Rose Chapman'

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

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Leo and Margie Tonner
    By
  • 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
Four-year-old Claire Schmalzer asked for a princess for Christmas.
    By
  • 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
The sculpture "Bharata" was installed at the northeast corner of Selby Five Points Park.
    By
  • 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
Whitney Kitchens (Mary) played Baby Jesus in the Living Nativity performance when she was a baby.
    By
  • 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.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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