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Allegiant Air flies to 26 locations from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 26, 2021
Allegiant adds Akron to SRQ offerings

New flight begins in March.

  • Sarasota
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Consultant Kurt Spitzer produced the map that forms the basis for one of the three options under consideration, largely adhering to boundaries originally established in 2019.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 26, 2021
County finalizes redistricting map options

The County Commission will choose one of three maps establishing new district boundaries. A consultant produced one option, and a resident submitted the other two.

  • Sarasota
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A bare-eyed cockatoo pecks at pumpkin seeds.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 26, 2021
Save Our Seabirds get birds into Halloween spirit

The season for everything pumpkin applies to birds, too.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
SCAT launched its new mobility-on-demand service on June 1. Photo provided by Sarasota County.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • October 26, 2021
Longboat Key leaders discuss islandwide on-demand transit service

SCAT has offered its on-demand service since June, whereas MCAT requires 24 hours advanced notice.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
On July 22, Volt Power Co. lineman Heston Braddock worked to remove a light pole from Birdie Lane. File photo
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • October 26, 2021
Verizon has plan to improve Longboat Key cell service

The Town Commission and P&Z Board are set to consider measures that would help improve north-end cell service.

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    In Memoriam |
  • October 26, 2021
Esther Cook

Esther Cook, 88, passed away October 18, 2021 at her home in Longboat Key, FL.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Ariana Majano.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 25, 2021
East County Athlete of the Week: Ariana Majano

The Lakewood Ranch High senior girls cross country runner finished second at the Tri-County Championships

  • East County
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Phyllis Black and Sandra Smith
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 25, 2021
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key gets insurance update from Sandra Smith

Smith, who runs Secur-All Insurance on the island, stopped by for an update on the industry.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 25, 2021
St. Regis pops the cork on Longboat Key project

$800 million hotel and condo project kicks off with groundbreaking.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Olin cuts steel in her garage.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 25, 2021
All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church hosts reception for Artist of the Month

Pamela Olin is the current featured artist at the Longboat Key church and works mostly in metal.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 25, 2021
Happy haunts add Halloween flair to Longboat Key

The island doesn't go overboard for October, but there are sprightly spooks here and there.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 25, 2021
Sarasota-Manatee real estate prices keep climbing, supplies keep falling

Less than a month's inventory drives up median prices.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Apollo Beach's Tim Dickson sits in his 1936 Auburn Model 876 Boattail Speedster. The replica was built in 1981 by California Custom Coach.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 24, 2021
Big day at the Knights of Columbus car show in Lakewood Ranch

Knights of Columbus raises money for St, Jude Children's Research Hospital with car show in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 24, 2021
Howl-O-Ween brings thrills and chills for families

The movie night event was held Oct. 23 at Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This Grosvenor Gardens home at 8415 Grosvenor Court sold for $1.35 million. It has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 3,315 square feet of living area. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 24, 2021
Grosvenor Gardens home tops residential real estate sales at $1.35 million in east Bradenton area

Two million-dollar-plus home sales top east Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch area in residential transactions.

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Sue Wertman has rung the bell outside the Publix on Longboat Key on behalf of the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key since 2013.
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