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The work will go on right to the opening of the circus and beyond for the workers who toil behind the scenes.
    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • February 2, 2022
Big top takes big effort to assemble

Before the animals, the clowns or the performers arrive, the hard work at Circus Sarasota lies in putting the tent together.

  • Arts + Culture
Students pay attention as Jennifer Dowling, a math teacher, finishes a lesson in her new classroom. The classroom is a part of the six-classroom addition that was completed in November. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 2, 2022
Renovations almost complete at Braden River Middle

BRMS teachers are thrilled with the $26 million addition and renovations project.

  • East County
  • Schools
Mote Ranch residents Susan Byron and Lorelei Lindenaux-Balazs are concerned a planned roundabout in the Mote Ranch community will be dangerous and will affect the aesthetics of their community. (Photo by Jay Heater)
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  • Jay Heater
  • February 1, 2022
Manatee roundabout project goes forward at Mote Ranch despite neighborhood concerns

Manatee County officials say a roundabout is essential at Honore Avenue and Old Farm Road.

  • East County
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 1, 2022
Allegiant adds Austin to SRQ destinations

Airline will begin service to the Texas capital in April.

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    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • February 1, 2022
This Week in A+E: Feb. 3-9

Charity dinners, festivals and fundraisers will share the scene with great music, art and theater offerings this week in Sarasota.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • February 1, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Quittin' time nap, Part 1

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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In 2021, Joseph Sena sold her home at 5965 Gulf of Mexico Drive to James and Amanda Holanda, of Montgomery, New Jersey, for $10.15 million. Submitted
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • January 31, 2022
Longboat's 2021 real estate prices were top of the market

34228 ZIP code had the highest median sales price for single-family homes in Sarasota County.

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Brain Health Initiative founder Stephanie Peabody
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  • Jay Heater
  • January 31, 2022
Led by Brain Health Initiative, the industry builds information bridges

Lakewood Ranch's Brain Health Initiative among groups pushing for preventative action to reduce risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

  • East County
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The goal of the task force, assembled by Sarasota County Health and Human Services Director Chuck Henry, has been to find the priorities for creating a Mental Health Dependent Special District.
    By
  • Blake Fussell
  • January 31, 2022
County mental health task force's report addresses community needs

The task force presented a report to the commission that prioritizes mental health needs in the community.

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If Sarasota County voters approve a referendum in November, the town of Longboat Key is due to spend $7.47 million from fiscal years 2025-2039 on public safety vehicles and equipment. File photo
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • January 31, 2022
Longboat to use Sarasota County surtax funding for capital projects

Town staff will brief the Town Commission on its plans to allocate $15.1 million in funding.

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Closed to golfers since the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic and reopened in mid-2020 as a series of nature trails, Bobby Jones is in line for a restoration of its original 18 holes. (Eric Garwood)
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 31, 2022
Bobby Jones trails to close to allow initial golf course restoration

Renovated golf course could be open by November, city says.

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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 31, 2022
Bird Key home is week's top seller at $6.23 million

A home in Bird Key topped sales this week at $6.23 million

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Albert Castiglia, a blues guitarist, will be a headliner at Giving Hunger the Blues. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 31, 2022
Giving Hunger the Blues concert returns to Nathan Benderson Park

The Jazz Club of Sarasota presents the 24th annual Giving Hunger the Blues at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mary Ann and Kirt Bopp, who are from Missouri, still get their 5-mile walks in every day despite the cold. Kirt Bopp said he was really only bothered by the wind, but Mary Ann Bopp was cold.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 31, 2022
Longboat Key residents compare and contrast feelings on winter

Former northerners are split on how they weather the tiny winter in Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Organizers Ginny Akhoury and Bonnie Schneider
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 31, 2022
Royal Rummage planning begins for March sale

The St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church volunteers have been organizing since early January.

  • Longboat Key
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