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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 24, 2021
Two-condo sale in the Casa de la Playa building is week's top real estate deal

Sale of a pair of condos on Siesta Key tops transactions for Sarasota and surrounding areas in the week of Oct. 11-15.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 24, 2021
Bay Isles home top seller for the week at $5.23 million

Harbor Point Road property sells for the highest price on Longboat Key for the week of Oct. 11-15.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 24, 2021
Sarasota Chamber throws centennial bash at art museum

Oct. 22 celebration was held at Sarasota Art Museum/

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • October 24, 2021
The Headless Horseman stops the show in Lakewood Ranch

The Headless Horseman rides again in the fifth annual production of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Haus-Envy staff have the new store prepared for its first Holiday shopping season. Pictured, from left to right, are Nicole Nuzzo, Savannah Grill, Terry Richards, Mindie Camus and Jodi Rice.
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • October 24, 2021
Haus-Envy brings fresh furniture, decor to Lakewood Ranch

Former consignment store owner changes direction with Haus-Envy in Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
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SPARCC CEO President Jessica Hays with Nathan Hays
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 23, 2021
SPARCC celebrates 40 years with Ruby Gala

The SPARCCle in the City gala was held Oct. 22.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 23, 2021
Realtors glitz up for fashion show fundraiser

The annual Women's Council of Realtors had its annual fashion show on Oct. 22.

  • Black Tie
The Pirates volleyball program won its first district championship since 2010 on Oct. 21.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 23, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Pirates prevail in district tournament (and beyond)

It has been a banner season for Braden River volleyball

  • East County
  • Sports
Florida Research Institute Director of Business Development Terese Aragona shows a sample of results of a LiverMultiScan test. The Lakewood Ranch-based institute is offering 200 of the exams free for Type 2 Diabetes patients.
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • October 23, 2021
Florida Institute offers free liver scans in Lakewood Ranch

The Florida Institute is offering a free liver test for those with type 2 diabetes.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 23, 2021
Braden River football suffers first loss against Sumner

The Pirates, slowed by injuries, couldn't score enough points to beat the Stingrays

  • East County
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Sarasota football zips past Lakewood Ranch
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 22, 2021
Sarasota football zips past Lakewood Ranch

The Mustangs have lost three games in a row

  • East County
  • Sports
A rendering of the Chamberlin's Natural Foods will anchor 30,000 square feet of Center Point at Lakewood Ranch. Graphic Provided.
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • October 22, 2021
Construction set to ramp up on Center Point project in Lakewood Ranch

Supply chain shortages have put the Center Point project several months behind. Anchor restaurants Owens Fish Camp, Olivia's expected to break ground in November.

  • East County
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 22, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Suspicion is in the eye of the beholder

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Chuck Whittall spoke to the crowd Monday at the groundbreaking for the Residences at the St. Regis Longboat Key Resort.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • October 22, 2021
Longboat Key businesses welcome St. Regis development

Construction officially started Monday morning on the St. Regis development.

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At the Oct. 18 Town Commission retreat, Town Manager Tom Harmer explained to commissioners how they are allowed to use ARPA funding.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • October 22, 2021
Town commissioners discuss how to use $3.65 million in ARPA funding

Federal COVID-19 relief money is heading Longboat's way. Commissioners begin figuring how to use it wisely.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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