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Alaina Upman submitted this sunset photo, taken in her East Sarasota County backyard after a rainstorm.
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  • January 20, 2015
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  • East County
  • Neighbors
Monica Barth, Jamie Becker, Alison O’Donoghue and Retta Wagner
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 20, 2015
On Pointe Luncheon

On Pointe Luncheon

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 20, 2015
Rosemary video

Rosemary video

  • Sarasota
  • News
With the effects of the recession fading, the district can expect to see more families moving to Sarasota County.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 19, 2015
School board discusses future expansion

The director of long-range planning for Sarasota County School District advised the board that multiple schools are at capacity.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Shirley Kelley of Sarasota hits a putt that approaches the green Tuesday at The Palm-Aire Country Club Tuesday.
  • By Jason Clary
  • January 19, 2015
LPGA event coming to Palm Aire

An LPGA Legends Tour championship is coming to the Palm-Aire Country Club in November, bringing with it hotel bed revenue and recognition for East County.

  • East County
  • News
(Courtesy of the Sarasota Police Department) Sarasota Police assisted the Sarasota County Fire Department with a fire at the Lido Beach Holiday Inn after 9:30 a.m. Tuesday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 19, 2015
Lido Beach resort fire forces evacuation

The Sarasota County Fire Department quelled a blaze in a unit on the sixth floor of the Lido Beach Holiday Inn this morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bernhard G. Kloppenburg, Sarasota Yacht Club general manager
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 19, 2015
Sarasota Yacht Club receives prominent award

The Sarasota Yacht Club was one of seven clubs in the U.S. to receive the Distinguished Emerald Club of the World award.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Through Feb. 28, Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Department wants to see your nature photos.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 19, 2015
Photographers wanted for showcase of Manatee County's 'natural beauty'

Through Feb. 28, Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Department is sponsoring a new local photography contest for veteran or amateur photographers to showcase the area's natural beauty.

  • East County
  • News
Tropical Storm Debby left the streets of Sarasota County heavily flooded in 2012.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 19, 2015
Forums planned FEMA flood map discussion

Sarasota County and the Florida Emergency Management Agency will hosts a series of forums beginning today, aimed at explaining new floodplain maps that could affect insurance and construction costs for thousands of local property owners.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The curve in the intersection of Broadway and Gulf of Mexico Drive makes placement of a crosswalk unfeasible.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 18, 2015
Commission to discuss proposed roundabout study

Town staff proposes a $15,000 study on the feasibility of placing roundabouts on the north and south ends of the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The board will also discuss potential charter amendments to revise the process by which citizen-led ballot initiatives and appointments to the City Commission are handled.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 18, 2015
City examines IT department following whistleblower claim

At a City Commission meeting Tuesday, the board will discuss the organization of the city's IT department after an employee released a previously classified security report.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Located near the southwest corner of State Road 70 and Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, the green-roofed information center has served as an information center for Schroeder-Manatee Ranch for two decades.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 18, 2015
Ranch considers Summerfield info center

Town Hall will see if any retired architects would be willing to survey the Summerfield info center to see if it's a viable option for meeting space for Lakewood Ranch clubs.

  • East County
  • News
Clare Milligan bends a stock of ginger for her entry for the Sarasota Garden Club Floral Design Challenge.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 18, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Floral Design Challenge

The foliage was flying in a contest of creativity for the Floral Design Challenge Monday, Jan. 19 at the Sarasota Garden Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
White Buffalo Saloon owner Mike Evanoff bought a 1.7 acre parcel on McIntosh Road, which could be the future home of a gun range, for $166,000 in November.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 18, 2015
White Buffalo owner mulls plans for nearby property

An upscale gun range or indoor surf park could have a future near the intersection of McIntosh Road and Ashton Road, according to owner Mike Evanoff, who is also expanding options downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Taylor and Erica Aultman with Teri Hansen and Steve Wilberding
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 18, 2015
The Bash!

The Bash!

  • Black Tie
George Allison, Shirley Seidman, Jan Bullard and Alan Watkins
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 18, 2015
20th Anniversary Jewels on the Bay Designer Showhouse Preview Party

20th Anniversary Jewels on the Bay Designer Showhouse Preview Party

  • Black Tie
Co-Chair Kristy Cail, Rachel Bennett, Co-Chair Sarah Massey, Co-Chair Jonna Keller, Hannah Ford and Bill Sadlo
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 18, 2015
Lilly High Tea and Champagne Fashion Show + 20th anniversary Jewels on the Bay Showhouse

Lilly High Tea and Champagne Fashion Show + 20th anniversary Jewels on the Bay Showhouse

  • Black Tie
Members of the Westcoast Black Theatre Group perform during the tribute to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 17, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El MLK Tribute

Temple Emanu-El invited members of the congregation and community for a Tribute to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. featuring the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe on Jan. 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dena Baker watches Andy Taylor create a new piece to display for the Sarasota Fine Art Festival.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 17, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Fine Art Festival

Vendors and artists lined the edges of Gulfstream Avenue and Main Street downtown for the Sarasota Fine Art Festival Jan. 17 and Jan. 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
More than 2,600 participants start the race at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 16, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: 12th annual Ringling Bridge Run

A record-breaking number of runners took part in the 12th annual Ringling Bridge Run Saturday, Jan. 17.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Five-year-old Luke Bianchi makes new friends.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 16, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee County Fair

Steer sales, fried food, live entertainment and games entertained attendees of the 99th annual Manatee County Fair, Jan. 17, at the county's fairgrounds in Palmetto.

  • East County
  • News
Caleb Batson, Lydia and Molly Warrington, and Christina Batson make their red carpet debut.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 16, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Inspiration Film Fest

Private Christian school Inspiration Academy hosted its first international film festival, Inspiration Film Fest, Jan. 17, at Lakewood Ranch Cinemas. The event featured 35 films throughout the day and ended with a cocktail hour, awards ceremony and question-and-answer session with "The Walking Dead" star Lawrence Gilliard Jr.

  • East County
  • News
Artist Michael Behrens with his “Seaforms 2011-18”
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 16, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Reflections from the Fire at Longboat Key Center for the Arts

The Longboat Key Center for the Arts in collaboration with Habatat Galleries held its opening for Reflections from the Fire on Jan. 16. The exhibition will be on display until Feb. 26 and displays glasswork by artists representing 13 countries from around the world.

  • Arts + Culture
This week’s FYI Friday features news about a bomb threat at Southside Elementary, a Rosemary District update and more!
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 15, 2015
FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mike Evanoff is the owner of Evie's Tavern, one of three nightlife options slated to move into Jesse Biter-owned properties in the 1500 block of Main Street this year.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 15, 2015
Evie's owner discusses Main Street move

Mike Evanoff is in the process of opening a new sports bar and bowling alley on Main Street - slated to go under construction soon - and retooling the Evie's Tavern location on Ringling.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioner Phill Younger has served on the commission since 2010.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 15, 2015
Younger leads in fundraising for commission race

Commissioner Phill Younger raised $6,400 through Jan. 7, according to campaign reports.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The value of the stolen metals was estimated to be $8,800.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 15, 2015
Dental tech caught pawning dental gold

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested Isaiah Fast for stealing and pawning gold and palladium silver.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Randy Cooper constructed the library, pictured here. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 15, 2015
Library added to Conservatory Park

Conservatory Park is the sixth county park to receive a "Little Free Library."

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 15, 2015
Neal breaks ground on Indigo

Located at the intersection of Pope Road and 44th Avenue East, Indigo will be a gated, island-resort style community with maintenance-included homes.

  • East County
  • News
Government employees will not be able to send emails starting at 6 p.m. tonight through 8 a.m. Jan. 20.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 15, 2015
County email down over weekend

Manatee County Government offices will be closed Jan. 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, as well.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
President Gail Loefgren
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 14, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce held a special Business After Hours event at Sailor Circus Academy, Jan. 15. The academy's students, who range in age from fourth to 12th grade, filled the night with performances while chamber members munched on carnival food.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Virginia Sanders and Mayor Jim Brown
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 14, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Garden Club Arbor Day celebration

The Longboat Key Garden Club held its annual Arbor Day event at Bicentennial Park, where it donated a tree to be planted on Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Students have been evacuated and accounted for at Southside Elementary, which was the target of a bomb threat Thursday afternoon. (Courtesy Sarasota Police Department)
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 14, 2015
UPDATE: 'All clear' after bomb threat at Southside Elementary

Southside Elementary School was evacuated following a bomb threat this afternoon.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Carly Mitchell watches the ball before moving down the field.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 14, 2015
Mustangs defeat Bobcats to continue in districts

In their first district game of the season, the Lakewood Ranch Lady Mustangs defeated the North Port Bobcats, 2-0, Jan. 14. The 4A-11 semifinal win advances Lakewood Ranch to its second district game, Jan. 16, at home against Venice High School.

  • East County
  • Sports
Although Blackburn Point Park is already a popular fishing spot, Dave Babel said the new additions, such as the boat launch and fishing pier, will add to the foot traffic. File photo.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 14, 2015
Marina owner asks for crosswalk at Blackburn Point

Dave Babel, owner of Osprey Harbor Club Marina, is concerned for pedestrian safety between his bait shop and the new fishing pier in the park.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Manatee County will see more job and population growth in 2015, Economist Dr. Henry "Hank" Fishkind said today.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 14, 2015
Economist sees job and population growth for Manatee County in 2015

Dr. Henry "Hank" Fishkind sees positive trends in job and population growth for Manatee County in 2015, according to the economist's economic forecast presentation, Jan. 15, at Manatee Technical College's State Road 70 campus.

  • East County
  • News
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