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Longboat Key Mayor Ken Schneier greeted Sarasota Mayor Erik Arroyo on Monday afternoon.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • November 8, 2021
Sarasota city leaders address downtown transportation projects

Sarasota and Longboat Key leaders discussed roundabout construction, a new trolley and other possibilities to improve transportation.

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  • News
Tim Thurman records a code violation.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 8, 2021
Longboat Key turtle season affected by beach renourishment, storms

Volunteers keep an eye out for potential obstacles during a turtle nesting season that included red tide, storms, beach work and rule-breakers.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 8, 2021
Sarasota embraces medieval life at Suncoast Renaissance Festival

Locals lived it up at the weekend festival.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 8, 2021
Tennis for Fun returns on Longboat Key

The Special Olympics program began a Sarasota chapter last spring thanks to Coach Brenda Terihay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jason McConnell's photo.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 8, 2021
#BestofLBKphoto contest wraps with chosen photo

The winner was a classic shot of the beaches of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 8, 2021
Longboat Key resident celebrates 99th birthday

Stan Horwich was surrounded by friends at his Nov. 5 party.

  • Longboat Key
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Richard Skaggs and USF president Rhea Law
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 8, 2021
USF brings back Brunch on the Bay

The food and drink showcase was held Nov. 7.

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Zohreh Ambrose shows those in attendance at the Waterlefe Golf and River Club that mustard is the "in" color this season.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 7, 2021
Waterlefe Golf and River Club hosts fall fashion show

P.J.'s Boutique of Sarasota brings fall fashions to Waterlefe Golf and River Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Farmers Market of Lakewood Ranch was crowded 10 minutes after it opened at its new site at Waterside Place.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 7, 2021
Market at Lakewood Ranch enjoys huge opening at Waterside Place

Market at Lakewood Ranch's debut at Waterside Place is a hit.

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The Mark, adjacent to Paul Thorpe Park in Downtown, opened in 2019 at 111 South Palm Avenue.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 7, 2021
Condo in the Mark Sarasota is week's top seller

Unit 1115 sells for $1.78 million, the highest price of Oct. 25-29 in Sarasota, Siesta and surrounding areas.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 7, 2021
Bird Key home is the area's top seller at $3.9 million

Price for property at 367 W. Royal Flamingo Drive is highest for barrier islands for the week of Oct. 25-29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Joanne DiCarlo says her longtime companion Jack Unger loved to help disadvantaged children in his role with the Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 7, 2021
Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks mourn late exalted ruler

Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks honor the late Jack Unger for his more than 50 years of community service

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Keith Johnson and President and CEO Phil Tavill
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 7, 2021
Rockin' Lobster returns to Sharky's on the Pier

The seaside fundraiser was held Nov. 6 at Sharky's on the Pier.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 7, 2021
All Faiths Food Bank starts turkey distribution

Volunteers passed out turkeys at at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Nov. 6.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jasmine Dennison and Josie Golish, both of Sarasota, make their traditional visit to the Sarasota Medieval Fair on Saturday.
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • November 6, 2021
Sarasota Medieval Fair gets underway in Myakka City

The Sarasota Medieval Fair begins in its new home at the Woods of Mallaranny off State Road 70 in Myakka City.

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