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The Longboat Key Town Commission is set to hold a public hearing about the St. Regis proposal on Oct. 20.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • October 12, 2021
Parking rules prompt St. Regis redo before final vote

The newest proposal calls for 62 mechanical lifts to the St. Regis Hotel parking garage. It would increase parking from 405 total spaces to 468.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Originally acquired with the intent to provide parkland, the county-owned site at 4644 N. Tamiami Trail is on the market as part of officials' quest to produce more affordable housing. File photo
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 12, 2021
County selects preferred developer for North Trail housing

The County Commission intends to sell a U.S. 41 site to facilitate private construction of up to 95 affordable units, foregoing a previously favored proposal for artist housing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Eili Harboe in "Thelma."
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 12, 2021
Cringe Blog: "Escape Room" is dumb fun, and "Thelma" provides held-breath mystery and thrills

Plus, the trailer for the next "Scream" movie drops.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Longbeach Village residents have purchased 116 resident parking permits and 98 guest parking permits as of Sept. 23, according to the town of Longboat Key. File photo
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • October 11, 2021
Longbeach Village residents pleased with permit-parking program

Warnings and citations of people illegally parking in the Longbeach Village neighborhood have decreased in the past several months.

  • Longboat Key
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Harry and Hal Christensen
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 11, 2021
Longboat restaurants reopen to an influx of diners after September hiatus

Part-time residents are making their way back to the island just as restaurants complete off-season repairs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sandi Love reads from her notes for a guided meditation.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 11, 2021
Class offers a simple message: just relax

Meditation and Stress Relief at Longboat Key's The Paradise Center picks up where yoga leaves off.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sam Leavy, a senior at Lakewood Ranch High School is named a semifinalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 11, 2021
Two east Bradenton students named National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists

Students at Braden River and Lakewood Ranch high schools named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists.

  • East County
  • Schools
Motorists pass under the new pedestrian-activated lights at the roundabout under construction that will connect State Road 64, Grayhawk Blvd. and Pope Road in eastern Manatee County. Photo by Scott Lockwood.
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • October 11, 2021
Greyhawk Roundabout construction hits home stretch

FDOT ready to chalk up its second of three roundabouts on S.R. 64.

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  • By Florida Design Works
  • October 11, 2021
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 9, 2021
Kids costume up for Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Fest

The Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival runs every weekend in October.

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  • Neighbors
Violinist Samantha Bennett of EnsembleNewSRQ. Photo credit: Matthew Holler
    By
  • Andréa Martone
  • October 9, 2021
EnsembleNewSRQ redefines chamber music

Celebrating its sixth season with five main stage concerts, EnsembleNewSRQ highlights bold, new work by living composers.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 8, 2021
Braden River High football stays unbeaten

The Pirates defeated Lely High 35-0 on Friday.

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Cardinal Mooney senior running back Carson Beach will try to eclipse the 1,000-yard mark in 2023.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 8, 2021
Cardinal Mooney football tames Panthers 44-14

Carson Beach had four rushing touchdowns in the win.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 8, 2021
Junior League brings nighttime fashion show to Mote Marine Laboratory

The nonprofit held a reformatted fashion show at the aquarium on Oct. 8.

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    In Memoriam |
  • October 8, 2021
Richard J. (Dick) O’Dowd

Richard J. (Dick) O’Dowd, age 86, of Bradenton, FL, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 26, 2021.

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