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Hurricane Jeanne ripped off the roof of the Apollo condominium on Longboat Key in 2004.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 30, 2010
Hurricane season comes to an end

This year's active hurricane season spared Florida residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 30, 2010
Lightning Lacrosse hosts free clinics

The Lakewood Ranch Lightning Lacrosse Club is now hosting free lacrosse clinics from 2-3:30 p.m., every Sunday at Adventure Park in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Town Commission must decide whether to help fund the trolley at its regular meeting Monday, Dec. 6.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 30, 2010
Town disputes trolley funding

The Town Commission hopes a trolley agreement can be reached before the end of the year that doesn't require the town to contribute any money toward the service.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Some Sarasotans who raise chickens say their eggs are more nutritious than eggs bought in stores.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 30, 2010
Planners deny zoning change for chickens

Planning Board members vote against a zoning change that would allow chickens to be kept in backyards within the city limits.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 30, 2010
Business Observer 11.30.10

Anheuser-Busch recognized America Recycles Day by donating $500,000 to mark the occasion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tervis Tumbler's store in Osprey is located at 928 S. Tamiami Trail.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 29, 2010
County may reconsider business grant

County commissioners promised $450,000 in economic-development grants to Tervis Tumbler, but the company is not able to deliver on all the requirements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ross and Michele Toussaint have owned and operated Exotica Florist & Orchids since 1997.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 29, 2010
Exotica Florist & Orchids moves to Centre Shops

The floral business will relocate to the space most recently occupied by Key Video.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Boca Raton-based Coastal Planning & Engineering will make a presentation regarding the erosion on the north end of Longboat.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 29, 2010
Town officials to meet with Manatee County

The Longboat Key Town Commission will discuss trolley and Longboat Pass issues with Manatee County officials Nov. 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 29, 2010
Local shelter needs help

Napier's Log Cabin Horse & Animal Sanctuary needs dog food and other items to care for about 50 dogs it took in recently.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 29, 2010
Local shelter needs help

Napier's Log Cabin Horse & Animal Sanctuary needs dog food and other items to care for about 50 dogs it took in recently.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Danielle Petersen and the color guard added visual elements to complete Lakewood's show.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 29, 2010
Lakewood performs at Tropicana Field

The Lakewood Ranch High School marching band competed at the 2010 FMBC State Championships Nov. 20 at Tropicana Field. The band earned a seventh-place finished in Class 4A with its show, "It Was a Good Year."

  • Arts + Culture
Grace Huston was excited to perform at this year's FMBC championships.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 29, 2010
Pirate band competes at state championships

Braden River High School's marching band took its competition show to the 2010 FMBC State Championships Nov. 20 at Chamberlain High School in Tampa. The band competed against the best in the state and earned a ninth-place finish in Class 3A.

  • Arts + Culture
Jordyn Hanwright tells Santa Claus what she wants for Christmas.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 27, 2010
Siesta Key glows with holiday splendor (WITH VIDEO)

The Siesta Key Village Association held its "Light Up the Village" Saturday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kaitlyn Alvarez, Allison Kramer and Russell Kramer wrap up some toys while Elijah Read, Lily Schlosberg, Eden Glickman and Olivia Milholland make holiday cards during Tot Shabbat on Saturday, Nov. 27 at Temple Emanu El.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 27, 2010
Tot Shabbat kids wrap up holiday cheer

Children and their parents participated in an extra special Tot Shabbat at Temple Emanu El this past Saturday, Nov. 27. The children created cards and wrapped presents to be donated to the Jewish Family & Children's Service of Sarasota-Manatee, Inc.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 26, 2010
Lakewood kicks off Thanksgiving tourney with win

The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team defeated Fort Myers Mariner 3-1 in the opening round of the Sarasota Thanksgiving Tournament Nov. 22.

  • East County
  • Sports
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