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Traffic circulates near the Bay Isles north entrance.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • December 6, 2022
Bay Isles traffic agreement approved, pickleball plans move forward

The proposed pickleball court plans will visit the Longboat Key Town Commission again at its Jan. 9 meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Vicky Cox with her ambassador dog Keni
    By
  • Dariela Delgado
  • December 5, 2022
Southeastern Guide Dogs hosts Tails of Hope luncheon

The Tails of Hope Luncheon was held at the Hyatt Regency on Dec. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tiffany Barrett-Greer, a second grade teacher at Braden River Elementary School, is a finalist for the School District of Manatee County's Educator of the Year.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • December 5, 2022
East Bradenton school employees honored for dedication to education

Two East County teachers and two East County support staff were named finalists for Educator of the Year and Support Employee of the Year.

  • East County
  • Schools
Captain Rick Hankins, Sgt. Lee Smith, Sgt. Sean Butler and Chief George Turner at Butler's promotion ceremony.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • December 5, 2022
Former NYPD detective moves up to sergeant with Longboat Police

Sean Butler joined barrier island's department in May.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Man dies in accident after his SUV strikes a cow on SR 70 in Myakka
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 5, 2022
Man dies in accident after his SUV strikes a cow on SR 70 in Myakka

The collision caused the 62-year-old LaBelle man to be ejected from his Toyota SUV after it overturned.

  • East County
  • News
Paolo Marconi comes ashore after the final lap of the Last Paddler Standing event at Nathan Benderson Park. Marconi said he learned a lot about what he is capable of while sleep deprived and that every participant in the race should be proud for attempting it at all.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 5, 2022
Last Paddler Standing event showcases endurance at Benderson Park

The event, which had 30 participants, saw Paolo Marconi paddle approximately 48 hours straight to win the competition, with only short breaks in between laps of the park's lake.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jason Berzowski and Tim Haas of the Longboat Key Fire Rescue serve up their award-winning firehouse chili.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • December 5, 2022
Same recipe, new venue for Longboat Kiwanis' Lawn Party

The annual event moved off the island for the first time and made its City Island debut.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Co-chairs Albert and Norma Cohen with Gigi and Ben Huberman
  • By Harry Sayer
  • December 5, 2022
JFCS of the Suncoast champions voices at annual fundraiser

JFCS of the Suncoast shared a variety of stories and perspectives during its "VOICES: The Stories of JFCS" fundraiser at the Sarasota Yacht Club on Dec. 4.

  • Black Tie
Chef Kaytlin Dangaran is making customers feel at home with a dose of comfort food.
    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • December 5, 2022
Bistro spells comfort food with tomato soup and grilled cheese

Executive Chef Kaytlin Dangaran knows she can make people of all ages happy with a simple taste of home.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
President Christine Johnson with Rhonda Deems, Sherry Davis and Polly Giuffrida
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • December 4, 2022
Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast brings a feast to the fields

Cats, cattle, goats and more were the name of the game at the latest fundraiser hosted by the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast.

  • Black Tie
Child seriously injured in University Parkway accident in Lakewood Ranch
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 4, 2022
Child seriously injured in University Parkway accident in Lakewood Ranch

A two-car crash sent the 6-year-old to All Children's Hospital in Tampa.

  • East County
  • News
Marjorie Reda and Migda Cubero wait for the lighting of the 60 foot tree.
    By
  • Dariela Delgado
  • December 4, 2022
St. Armands tree-lighting begins Sarasota's holiday season

With a switch flick and a visit from St. Nick, city's new centerpieces wowed the crowd.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Brooklyn Athridge, Santana Leyva, Sofia Leyva and AJ Athridge ride with Stage Door Studios float.
    By
  • Dariela Delgado
  • December 4, 2022
Sarasota Holiday Parade brought a winter wonderland to Main Street

The 26th annual Sarasota Holiday Parade was held downtown on Dec. 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Candy canes line the walkway of this festive dock at Longboat Harbour.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • December 4, 2022
Longboat Harbour celebrates annual Lighting of the Docks

About $5,300 was raised for Toys for Tots at the condominium's annual event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Robust apartment construction activity in the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton metropolitan statistical area may serve to relieve pressure on rent rates in the region.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • December 4, 2022
Fair market rents in Sarasota region up nearly 35% over 2019

Although home prices are stabilizing, fair market rents in the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton metro area are up by 34.5% over 2019 as market pressures continue in the wake of the pandemic.

  • Sarasota
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