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Gloria Weissberg, Ed Brickman and Eli Brickman
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Ed Brickman Reception

The Longboat Key Center for the Arts held a reception in honor of Ed Brickman, a talented jewelry maker and teacher, on April 9.

  • Longboat Key
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Most tables were occupied at lunchtime during the Longbeach Café’s first day of business. (Photo by Robin Hartill)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 9, 2014
Longbeach Café opens; LBK Liquors on tap

Whitney Beach Plaza co-owner Ryan Snyder hopes the restaurant and liquor store will spark commitments from other tenants.

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Charlotte Craver and Doris Berkey
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 8, 2014
Gems of Philanthropy Luncheon

Gems of Philanthropy Luncheon

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Susan Landau, Dan Wade, Barb Kerwin and Kip O’Neill
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Garden Club Annual Picnic

On April 8, the Longboat Key Garden Club honored award recipients and members at its annual meeting and picnic at Joan M. Durante Park.

  • Longboat Key
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Mary Lou Winnick, Arlene Skversky and Irma Skversky
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Democratic Club Luncheon

The Longboat Key Democratic Club met for its monthly luncheon at the Portofino Restaurant in the Harbourside Marina on April 8. Professor Susan MacManus spoke on 'what to look forward to in the 2014 elections' to attendees after lunch and general club announcements.

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There is no immediate information about the reason for the road closure.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 8, 2014
Manatee County Public Works announces road closure

Winding Stream Way, from Upper Manatee River Road to the second exit and entry into the Waterlefe community, will be closed beginning Tuesday, April 8, through May 7.

  • East County
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Renovations of LBK Liquors could be completed this week. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 8, 2014
Plaza owner plans to open LBK Liquors in early May

Ryan Snyder is hopeful that LBK Liquors and the new Longbeach Cafe will increase traffic to Whitney Beach Plaza.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The vacant parcels are located at 6271 and 6281 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 8, 2014
Town expects plans soon for Kors' Gulf lots

Senior Planner Steve Schield met with a luxury home developer Monday to discuss preliminary concepts for two lots that were reportedly purchased by sportswear designer Michael Kors.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 8, 2014
UPDATE: Funeral specifics set for East County man hit on his bicycle

Donald Mader's family will hold a funeral for him at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 9, at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 7461 Prospect Road, Sarasota.

  • East County
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Courtesy Sarasota County Emergency Management
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • April 8, 2014
Storms on the way

A line of storms following a passing cold front will bring heavy rain to the area Tuesday.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 8, 2014
Commission to consider graffiti ordinance

Sarasota County commissioners Wednesday will hold a public hearing to consider adding graffiti to the county's property standards ordinance.

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Scott Anderson, Judy Zuckerberg and George Kole
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 7, 2014
Starry Night Dinner 4, highlighting the production of 'Hero'

Starry Night Dinner 4, highlighting the production of 'Hero'

  • Black Tie
Elizabeth Beilman, Gerri Aaron and Chery Losey
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 7, 2014
Sunset in a Garden Paradise

Sunset in a Garden Paradise

  • Black Tie
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 7, 2014
City Commission considers budget cap amendment

At a meeting today, Sarasota city commissioners debated a potential charter amendment that could place a 3% limit on annual general fund increases.

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  • News
After being hit by a driver who ran a red light April 4, 83-year-old Donald Mader died April 5, at Blake Medical Center.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 7, 2014
Pedestrian on bicycle killed by driver

Eighty-three-year-old Donald Mader died April 5, after suffering major injuries from a vehicle hitting him on his bicycle.

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