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The fate of a bankrupt estate that will help shape the future of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort will be decided today in U.S. Bankruptcy Court Middle District of Florida, in Tampa, pictured above.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 27, 2014
Developers make pitches for Colony estate today

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association still has time to to argue in court today and urge a bankruptcy judge to consider their offer for a bankrupt estate.

  • Longboat Key
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Authorities allege Curt Lee Rud was driving on a suspended license during a deadly crash Saturday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 27, 2014
Bayfront crash ends with death, arrest

Sarasota Police arrested 29-year-old Curt Lee Rud for allegedly causing an accident while driving the wrong way on Bayfront Drive early Saturday.

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The Turtle Watch is responsible for the Manatee County side of Longboat Key, under a state research permit held by Mote.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 27, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Smile for the Sea Turtles

Volunteers of the Longboat Key Turtle Watch received the proceeds from their recent wine tasting at Harry's Continental Kitchen from Lynn and Harry Christensen on May 27. The event drew over 100 people in an effort to raise money and awareness for sea turtles during their nesting season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kay and Dave Walker with Uschi Cooper and Karen Gallagher
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Memorial Day Poolside Picnic

Members of Bird Key Yacht Club celebrated Memorial Day with a poolside picnic on May 26. The Anna Maria String Band entertained attendees as they enjoyed cocktails and conversation.

  • Longboat Key
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Linebacker Jacari Dunbar and the Sailors defense wrap up St. Petersburg running back Jaquel Waller short of the goal line.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota High Spring Football

The Sarasota High football team fell to visiting St. Petersburg High 44-0 in its spring game May 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Juanita and Bud Deuell show their American pride.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Tribute to Heroes' Memorial Day Parade

Red, white and blue colored the shirts of attendees of the 'Tribute to Heroes' Memorial Day Parade May 25, at Lakewood Ranch Main Street. More than 40 businesses and nonprofit organizations, in addition to students and veterans, converged to drive or walk for the thousands of bystanders who attended the annual patriotic event.

  • East County
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The Longboat Island Chapel choir sings along to “Battle Hymn of the Republic.”
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Island Chapel Memorial Day Service

The Longboat Island Chapel honored veterans with a Memorial Day service May 25. Members of the church and community were treated to patriotic music, the procession of the colors and a presentation of four memorial wreaths.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rebecca De Oliveira, Monica Doyle and Laura De Oliveira
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: The Resort at Longboat Key Club's Memorial Day Barbecue

The Resort at Longboat Key Club held a Memorial Day barbecue on May 24. The beach event embraced the island atmosphere with a Jimmy Buffet-style musician and margaritas.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Four candidates are vying to replace Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson this fall.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 23, 2014
Minder enters County Commission race

Local engineer John Minder has filed to run for the District 4 seat on the Sarasota County Commission.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 23, 2014
Manatee schools see improvement

FCAT scores released today show learning gains by Manatee County public school students.

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The budget tool is available on the town’s website.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 23, 2014
Town's fiscal transparency tool wins Public Technology Institute award

The new budget tool uses fiscal data that feeds directly from the finance department's database.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Memorial Day parades are being held in downtown Sarasota and on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 23, 2014
Weekend Best Bet: Memorial Day Weekend

Remember our nation's heroes with one of the many events taking place in the Sarasota area this weekend.

  • Sarasota
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The Out-of-Door Academy students Monet Ramsey, Alexandra Kozel, Phineas Scanlan, William Lahners with the interactive piece they built, "Raspberry Pie"
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Art Center Sarasota new exhibits

Art Center Sarasota, 707 N. Tamiami Trail, opened a new cycle of exhibitions Thursday, May 23.

  • Arts + Culture
Several streets will be closed in downtown Sarasota during Monday's Memorial Day parade.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 23, 2014
Closures scheduled for Memorial Day

Government offices will be closed in the city and county in observance of the holiday, and street closures are planned for Monday's parade.

  • Sarasota
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Children performed on a variety of instruments.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw Art and Music Festival

Bashaw Elementary School students celebrated the Far East May 22, during the school's annual Art and Music Festival.

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