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Patricia Gussin's fourth novel was released today.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 4, 2010
Suspense is over: Gussin releases fourth novel

'And Then There Was One' is available wherever fine books are sold.

  • Arts + Culture
Town Manager Bruce St. Denis thanked the police department for working with the town to ratify a new contract.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 4, 2010
Commission ratifies police contract

The Town Commission ratified a three-year contract with its police department at its regular meeting tonight at Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The commission also is expected to pass a resolution to pay for $85,000 in expected costs to update its Comprehensive Plan.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 4, 2010
Commission to ratify police contract

The Town Commission is expected to ratify a three-year contract with its police department at its regular meeting tonight.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 4, 2010
Bones found at Country Meadows not human

The bones found on a lot in the Country Meadows community have been identified as pig bones.

  • East County
  • News
The city budgets about $120,000 per year to manage and maintain the Payne Park Auditorium.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • October 4, 2010
Dance school offers to manage auditorium

Ballroom City, which conducts its school and dance events in the Payne Park Auditorium, is offering to assume the facility's operations, which would relieve the city of an annual $120,000 cost.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tiffany Smith, Ali Boiko, Sheena Arnold and Megan Baggett
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 3, 2010
Chili devoured at cook-off

Morton's Gourmet Market held its 11th annual Firehouse Chili Cook-Off Sunday to benefit the Sarasota Fire Fighters Benevolent Fund.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Greg and Jennifer Douglas
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 3, 2010
Triathletes burn rubber on Siesta Key

The Sharks Siesta Key Triathlon drew hundreds of people Sunday for an exciting day of swimming, biking and running.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Claire Cornetet, Emma Lystad and Stephanie Muench
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 2, 2010
SPARCC steps out against domestic violence

SPARCC supporters gathered Saturday for a morning of fitness, inspiration and camaraderie as they walked in support of a violence-free future.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch ER nurse Kate Gessner checked Ernie Soller’s blood pressure at this year's expo.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • October 2, 2010
Ranch residents embrace health

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities and Lakewood Ranch Medical Center offered education and fun at the Embrace a Life of Health and Wellness Expo Oct. 2. Attendees were able to participate in a variety of health-related screenings and peruse booths from local practices. Children flocked to the special Kids Zone, which featured a bounce house, face painting and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The art show featured paintings by internationally known artist Hilary Wallis.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 2, 2010
Arts Council debuts in East County

The Lakewood Ranch Arts Council, in partnership with the American Ideals Foundation, made its public debut Oct. 1 with the "October Romance" concert at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing. American Ideals founder and pianist/composer Robert Moffa played for the crowd, while also introducing other artists and showing off their work.

  • East County
  • News
Kenneth Ellerbe, Sean Murphy, Ron Evans and Ken Ridgeway
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 1, 2010
Foxy Lady hosts pink carpet fashion party

Foxy Lady Siesta Key hosted the second annual "Viva la Pink" fashion party for breast-cancer awareness. Proceeds will benefit Team Believe, which will participate in the Tampa Bay Breast Cancer 3-Day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Harrison Skokos played hard all night for the Mustangs.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • October 1, 2010
Mustangs fall to Manatee Hurricanes

Lakewood Ranch couldn't keep up with the nationally ranked Manatee Hurricanes Friday night, falling 34-7 to the local powerhouse. The loss puts the Mustangs at 3-2 on the season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dr. Kumar Mahadevan is president of Mote Marine Laboratory.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 1, 2010
Trinational Initiative leads to action plan

U.S., Mexican and Cuban scientists ended the three-day conference with an action plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Donnie Holcomb, Trevor Hind, Guy Vincent and Graham Brooks enjoyed playing together.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 1, 2010
Chamber hosts annual Membership Classic

Business professionals headed to the greens at The Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club Oct. 1 for the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2010 Chamber Membership Classic. Participants enjoyed lunch and a silent auction before heading to the golf course for an 18-hole game.

  • East County
  • News
The web cam will be available 24 hours a day on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 1, 2010
Main Street goes live

Starting tonight, Lakewood Ranch Main Street will have a 24-hour web cam so people can watch Main Street activities online.

  • East County
  • News
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