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Cynthia Saunders, the superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, and Charlie Kennedy, the chair of the School Board of Manatee County, celebrate the renewal of the district's 1-mill property tax referendum.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 2, 2021
Manatee County voters approve continuation of school district's 1-mill property tax

The School District of Manatee County's 1-mill property tax referendum passes with 69.27% of the vote.

  • East County
  • Schools
Brista Homes founder and President Mark Ursini plans to build two single-family homes on Buttonwood Drive. Even after Tuesday's referendum approval, his proposal is still subject to further town approval. File photo
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • November 2, 2021
Longboat Key voters approve density referendum

The developer still needs further town approval before work can begin building two residential homes on Buttonwood Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Converse feels he has a ways to go, but that's part of the fun.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 2, 2021
Local craftsman takes on bird carving challenge

Carver leaves his chairs to embark on a new, challenging undertaking.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Iris White has lived in Gulfshore since 1992. The Gulfshore of Longboat Key president said she has not had flooding issues from heavy rains, tropical storms or hurricanes. File photo
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • November 2, 2021
Longboat Key approves changes to mobile home height requirements

Decision preserves 20% townwide discount on flood insurance premiums.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
While 551 Broadway Street has paid utility bills in 2021, water usage rates show July 2018 was the last time anyone lived in one of the six apartments. File photo
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • November 1, 2021
Longboat commission denies proposal to build four homes in Longbeach Village

Town Commission rejects proposal to replace six apartments with four standalone homes under the town's Conformance Overlay Redevelopment District provisions.

  • Longboat Key
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Brianna Francois Harris. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 1, 2021
Longboat Key Tennis Gardens celebrate Halloween on the courts

Tennis players in costume gathered for mingling and a morning of round robin.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jack Rozance and Scott Weusthoff at the 2020 Veterans Day celebration, which was hampered by the arrival of Tropical Storm Eta. File photo.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 1, 2021
Rotary Club of Longboat Key hosts Veterans Day drive

The club is collecting money, sneakers and bikes for Turning Points' Yellow Ribbon Program.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lisa Genova speaks to the audience for an hour followed by an Q&A.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 1, 2021
Neuroscientist Lisa Genova resumes RCLA Town Hall Lecture Series

The speaker event was held on Nov. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The city of Sarasota has similar poles that the town of Longboat Key will consider for wireless carriers to properly install their infrastructure.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • November 1, 2021
New Longboat Key pole regulations receive initial approval

Town staff is working with Verizon and AT&T to improve cell service on the north end of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kristin and John Hokanson with the daughter Madison have taken ownership of Fiorelli Winery and Vineyard.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 1, 2021
Fiorelli Winery and Vineyard under new ownership in eastern Bradenton

Kristin and John Hokanson take over East County's Fiorelli Winery and Vineyard.

  • East County
  • Business
Blues Pig at the Lawn Party in 2012. File photo.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 1, 2021
Blues Pig nears 25 years of performing around Longboat Key

Steve Mislyan, a former Longboat Key police captain, heads the blues band and has since 1997.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Office Manager Maria Patino and Dr. Duane Johnson enjoy being with the first business to open at Waterside Place: The Lakewood Ranch Medical Group.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 1, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Medical Group pops the lid as first business to open at Waterside Place

Lakewood Ranch Medical Group first to open doors at Waterside Place.

  • East County
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Bishop Animal Shelter Director Keith Pratt gets a visit from Elmer the cat at Bishop Animal Shelter on Oct. 15.
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • November 1, 2021
Bishop Animal Shelter readies for donation to county

Donation of a $10 million pet animal facility has Manatee County considering its options.

  • East County
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 1, 2021
Temple Beth Israel members come together for brunch

The theme was "Happy days are here again" as members gathered together.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 1, 2021
St. Armands Fright Night was creepy good fun on Halloween

The Circle put on a spook-tacular event for hundreds of trick-or-treaters.

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