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A group of Siesta Key businesses have proposed a $25 annual county permit, which would allow for the limited outdoors display of merchandise.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • April 1, 2014
Siesta Key trolley service slated to start in July

The Siesta Key trolley and plans to amend the outdoor display ban both took steps forward at a Siesta Key Village Association meeting Tuesday.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
All Faiths President of the Board John Nicholas, GCCF CEO/President Terri Hansen, All Faiths Food Bank CEO Sandra Frank, GCCF Senior Vice President of Philanthropy Veronica Brady and Board Member Keith Monda
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 1, 2014
All Faiths Food Bank launches 40-day challenge

'Campaign Against Summer Hunger' encourages local residents to empty their shelves and make cash donations to combat seasonal hunger.

  • Siesta Key
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Starting at 6 p.m. April 1, at the Stoneybrook Golf Club, the Heritage Harbour South CDD will discuss whether the Stoneybrook homeowner's association or the CDD maintains responsibility for the community gate house
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 1, 2014
Heritage Harbour South CDD to determine gate house responsibilities

The Heritage Harbour South CDD will meet at 6 p.m. April 1, at the Stoneybrook Golf Club, 8000 Stone Harbour Loop, Bradenton.

  • East County
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Jeff Daly with Colleen and Pete Collandra
  • By Robin Hartill
  • April 1, 2014
Longbeach Cafe will open tomorrow

The new Whitney Beach Plaza restaurant will serve breakfast and lunch.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chuck Barancik, Ken Abt and Dr. Stan Pastor
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 31, 2014
Season Celebration on Stage

Season Celebration on Stage

  • Black Tie
Mayor Jim Brown and Vice Mayor Jack Duncan were nominated to serve new one year mayoral and vice mayoral terms Monday night.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 31, 2014
Brown takes mayor's chair for fourth straight year

Commissioner Jack Duncan received more votes than Commissioner Pat Zunz for the vice mayor chair.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manfred Welfonder said his top priority the past seven years has been focused on rebuilding the dilapidated Colony property.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 31, 2014
Colony Association, MW Group close to agreement

Longboat Key resident Manfred Welfonder's company is expected to be named the property's developer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County Administrator Tom Harmer
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 31, 2014
Harmer reorganizes county government

The move is intended to increase efficiency without compromising the county's level of service.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo: Currently, the only Artspace development in Florida is the Sailboat Bend lofts in Fort Lauderdale.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 31, 2014
Consultants to look at artists' housing

Beginning next Tuesday, Artspace Projects will conduct a study evaluating the potential for new artists' live/work housing developments within the city.

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Windward Bay is located at 4888 Gulf of Mexico Drive. (Robin Hartill)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 31, 2014
Windward Bay maintenance supervisor arrested for jewelry theft

Police believe longtime condo employee Michael Artman is responsible for a periodic string of burglaries, including the theft of an $85,000 ring.

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Dale Hooey, Cami Wyatt and Michelle Grantham
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • March 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: All Angels by the Sea Cabaret

On March 30, vocal artists Cami Wyatt and Michelle Gratham entertained the crowd with an evening of showtunes at the All Angels by the Sea Cabaret.

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Friends Janet Davis and Lois Kummery learn a latin dance as part of the day’s festivities
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Selah Freedom Fundraiser

Lakewood Ranch residents gathered March 30 at Sashay to learn about Selah Freedom.

  • East County
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch-based group, the Village Idiots, starts the 62-mile ride.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tour de Cure

The American Diabetes Association hosted the Tour de Cure today on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
Firefly Gala was held at The Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 29, 2014
Firefly Gala featuring the Go-Go's

Firefly Gala featuring the Go-Go's

  • Black Tie
Jeff Cook & The AGB performs.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 29, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Winterfest

Despite daylong ran that cleared by night, Winterfest, a new music festival, rocked Lakewood Ranch Saturday, March 29. The event was held at Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.

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