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Poll workers at Precinct 110 on Fruitville Road said they've seen a steady stream of voters all morning.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 2, 2010
Polling places busy with voters

At many voting locations, parking lots are full, and voters are experiencing short waits to cast their ballots.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The county and the Baltimore Orioles are busy trying to complete stadium construction before March 1, 2011.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 2, 2010
City releases baseball funds

With the Florida Supreme Court ruling in favor of the county in a spring-training lawsuit, city leaders felt it was safe to give the county $1.6 million in state grant money.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Voters head to the polls at Longboat Island Chapel before 9 a.m. Tuesday morning.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 2, 2010
Polls open until 7 p.m.

Longboat Key's two polling stations had a steady stream of voters early this morning.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bruce St. Denis told the Town Commission a north-end beach project is needed to save homes from sever erosion.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 1, 2010
Beach project moving forward

The Town Commission agreed that a $4.5 million beach project planned for the north end of the island is necessary.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Children from the Gan helped pack up 115 books.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 1, 2010
Temple toddlers give gift of sharing

Preschoolers at the Gan Early Care Program pack up books for HIPPY.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Taylor Destasio
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 1, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Sweetie sweets

Girls from Girls Inc. were asked what their favorite Halloween candy is.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Betty Rahm
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • November 1, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Voting poll

On the eve of the general election, we asked Longboaters what has been the biggest influence on them this election season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Sue Wolverton
  • November 1, 2010
Vote no on Amendment 4 for health of our economy

In the upcoming Nov. 2 election, Florida voters will determine the passage of Amendment 4 to the Florida Constitution. This statewide 'Vote on everything' amendment will have a devastating impact on our state's economy and quality of life and would require citizens to decide hundreds of technical land-use planning issues at the ballot box.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Teresa Beeson
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • November 1, 2010
Bayou Tavern hosts Halloween party

Imaginations ran rampant as party-goers turned out for a Halloween celebration Sunday at the Bayou Tavern at the Whitney Beach Plaza.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The investigation began about three months ago. Forty-nine suspects were arrested Oct. 29.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 1, 2010
Sheriff's office conducts drug sting

As of Friday, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office had arrested 49 suspects.

  • East County
  • News
Former Vice Mayor Ken Shelin believes a private nonprofit organization may be able to revitalize Selby Five Points Park.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 1, 2010
Commission considers Five Points Park options

A proposal to privatize the downtown park will be discussed at this afternoon's City Commission meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jim Sherer and Aaron Lemoniades stand with freshly painted stakes. Photo by Mary Lou Johnson.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 1, 2010
Turtle nesting season ends

Turtle-nesting season ended yesterday, but volunteers already have a stake in next season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Town Commission will also discuss an upcoming north end beach renourishment project tonight.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 1, 2010
Commission reviews sign code

The Town Commission will review more changes to its controversial sign code at its regular meeting tonight.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jeanne Dimmick, Donna Heffner and Dee Tornillo
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • October 31, 2010
Spanish Main holds spooky celebration

Spanish Main Yacht Club held their annual Halloween party on Sunday, Oct. 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chelsea Batscha from Siesta Key Oyster Bar hands out candy.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • October 31, 2010
Costumed cuties parade Siesta Village

Trick-or-treaters filled up their goody bags as they strolled the streets of Siesta Key Village for the Siesta Key Village Association safe trick or treating on Sunday, Oct. 31.

  • Sarasota
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