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Commissioners Maureen Merrigan, BJ Bishop and Mike Haycock posed for a picture at Monday afternoon's Town Commission meeting.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • November 15, 2021
Three Longboat Key commissioners run unopposed

No one filed to run against incumbent commissioners Mike Haycock, BJ Bishop and Maureen Merrigan.

  • Longboat Key
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Rev. Ken Blyth from SAKLC, Father Dave Marshall from All Angels, Rabbi Stephen Sniderman from Temple Beth Israel, Rev. Norman Pritchard from CCLBK, MiMi Horwitz and Rev. Brock Patterson from Longboat Island Chapel.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 15, 2021
Communities of faith plan for Thanksgiving service on Longboat Key

The interfaith service on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving is a long-standing tradition.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The County Administration Center is part of a larger 5.3-acre package of land Benderson Development intends to purchase from the county for $25 million.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 15, 2021
County to sell downtown offices to Benderson for $25 million

Sarasota County intends to relocate from its Ringling Boulevard administrative center to a new facility near Interstate 75 by 2026.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 15, 2021
Longboat Key area celebrates veterans

Veterans receive their due from a grateful community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 14, 2021
Waterlefe Artists Guild annual Art Show brings community together

This year's art show was the biggest and most diverse in the Waterlefe Artists Guild's history.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 14, 2021
Temple Beth Israel hosts welcome back dinner

The temple also welcomed a dozen new members to the congregation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 14, 2021
St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church hosts Christmas Bazaar

The Longboat Key church sold baked goods, crafts and decorations galore.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jonathan Fleites plays Woof in Asolo Rep's production of "Hair". (Photo by Frank Atura)
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 14, 2021
Hair: The evolution of a revolution

'Hair' tracked the social changes of its time. The times are still a-changing. Asolo Rep’s production of the musical is as relevant as ever.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 14, 2021
Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch's Suncoast Food and Wine Fest returns

Hundreds enjoy food and wine during the Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch's Suncoast Food and Wine Fest.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Michael Scire, Giselle Arocho, Monica Horne, Jean Rebel, Amy Tuten, Pam Foster, Joan Leonard and Richard Scire
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 14, 2021
Suncoast Blood Centers hits the tables with 2021 Red Hot gala

The event was held on Nov. 13.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 14, 2021
2021 Artful Lobster benefits Hermitage Artist Retreat

Guests dined on lobster at the annual event Nov. 13.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 13, 2021
Shell Road home is week's top seller at $6.275 million

Siesta Key property sells for more than any other the week of Nov. 1-5 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch and surrounding areas.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 13, 2021
Bonaire condo is top-seller on the islands

5005 Gulf of Mexico Drive unit sells for $3.25 million in deals that closed between Nov. 1-5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 13, 2021
Sunshine from Darkness hosts Inspiring Hope 2021 at Ritz Carlton

The event was held on Nov. 12.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 13, 2021
Riverdale home tops sales at $1.8 million in east Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch areas

Four sales of more than $1 million highlight Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton area real estate transactions.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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