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The city of Sarasota has similar poles that the town of Longboat Key is considering for wireless carriers to properly install their infrastructure. File photo
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • January 25, 2022
Longboat Commission takes over decision for Verizon pole locations

The Longboat Key Town Commission is scheduled to hold a special meeting on Feb. 28 to consider Verizon’s proposal.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • January 25, 2022
This Week in A+E: Jan. 27 to Feb. 2

Ballet, theater, concerts and comedy flood Sarasota this week, bringing a wide array of entertainment options.

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Built in 2005, Unit 1201 of the Beach Residences offers three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 4,189 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 25, 2022
Beachfront Lido condo is week's top seller at $5.4 million

A condo in Beachfront Lido topped area sales at $5.4 million.

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    By
  • Blake Fussell
  • January 25, 2022
Cops Corner: When dogs attack…

Police reports from around Sarasota.

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 24, 2022
Hope Seeds at Christ Church of Longboat Key sows friendship among volunteers

The church brings volunteers in several Mondays a year to pack seeds for the local ministry.

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  • Neighbors
The Ohana seawall extends well into the Gulf of Mexico. File photo
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  • Mark Bergin
  • January 24, 2022
Longboat leaders discuss difficulties of walking around Ohana seawall

Longboat Key staff will not continue negotiations with the Ohana property owners for a lease or easement agreement.

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Jimmy Bonner and Kelli Spring hold the ribbon for Jenni Kopelman
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 24, 2022
La Vita Zen, a Mediterranean lifestyle business, opens on Longboat Key

Jenni Kopelman, who has traveled extensively in Italy, will use the Italian lifestyle as a starting point.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Students who attended kindergarten through 12th grade with an additional 30 minutes of instructional time would have been in class about an extra year at graduation.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 24, 2022
Millions in Sarasota school funding on March ballot

Continuation of voter-approved 1-mill tax rate would deliver an estimated $71.6 million.

  • Sarasota
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Jenny Casch, Beth Miller, Debbie Fulton
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 24, 2022
Savor the Sounds attendees brave chilly Longboat Key night

Despite the wind and drizzle of earlier in the day, about 100 people turned up for the concert.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rachel Scharbo and Amanda Gates, who are library assistants, love working with the 3D printers in Studio 70.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 24, 2022
Braden River Library expansion offers new opportunities in east Bradenton

The library's new Makerspace, meeting room and three study rooms help visitors explore their creative side.

  • East County
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 23, 2022
Mote Marine puts on second annual Farm to Fillet

Farm to Fillet was held Jan. 23.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • January 23, 2022
RADD Night market kicks off PINCfest

The RADD Night Market was held Jan. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This Harbour Walk home at 553 Fore Drive sold for $1.61 million. It has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,701 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 23, 2022
Harbour Walk home tops sales in the Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton areas at $1.61 million.

Pomello Park home in east Manatee County more than doubles in value to $1.3 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Phyl Smith toasts Robert Burns at the Burns Supper at Palm Aire Country Club.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 22, 2022
St. Andrew's Society of Sarasota hosts Burns Supper

Annual Burns Supper held at Palm Aire Country Club by St. Andrew's Society of Sarasota.

  • East County
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CERT event organizer Karen Emanuelson, Manatee County Emergency Management Chief Steve Litschauer and CERT President Jim Emanuelson get together before the start of the event.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 22, 2022
Lakewood Ranch hosts community event to attract emergency response volunteers.

Emergency response group in Lakewood Ranch hosts "touch-a-truck" event.

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