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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 9, 2014
County installs four-way stop at busy intersection

Manatee County officials hope a simple solution will fix a growing traffic problem.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 9, 2014
Lakewood Centre site set to double acreage

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch's Lakewood Centre site is being readjusted to add more land to the phased development without adding more approved residential office and commercial uses.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall employees have named any alligator in Lake Uihlein Happy. A trapper removed the original Happy from the lake. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 9, 2014
Gators are neighbors, too

Some residents worry Lakewood Ranch doesn't have enough protections for native wildlife.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Commissioner and Lakewood Ranch business owner Vanessa Baugh commends FDOT for advancing the project. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 9, 2014
FDOT commits to minimal impacts

As the Florida Department of Transportation prepares to start construction on a new interchange at University Parkway and Interstate 75, business owners in Lakewood Ranch have questions about how construction will impact their businesses, as well as an already gridlocked transportation network east of I-75.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 9, 2014
Benderson proposes expansion to UTC site

The Sarasota County Planning Commission endorsed changes that would bring an additional 700,000 square feet of commercial and office space to the property without changing the maximum allowed density.

  • East County
  • News
USF faculty members, students and other helpers plant broccoli, kale, eggplant and other edibles Dec. 6, along Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 9, 2014
Students hope garden plants seeds to inspire local change

USF hospitality teachers and students educate with Main Street's newest feature - an edible garden.

  • East County
  • News
Brendan Moran named the mascot Cranky because of how sandhill cranes squawk at people getting too close to them. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 9, 2014
Ranch mascot receives name: Cranky the Crane

The Ranch's mascot will make a name for himself at events. He even has his own Facebook page.

  • East County
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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 9, 2014
The art of picking the perfect Christmas tree

Picking a tree is serious business for some families.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A new $19.3 million Manatee Operations Center that combines the Florida Department of Transportation District One maintenance and construction facilities is underway at 13900 S.R. 64 E., Bradenton. Courtesy rendering
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 9, 2014
FDOT operations center moving to East County

FDOT is consolidating buildings and ditching old facilities for a new center east of Interstate 75.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 9, 2014
Fraud info a phone call away for Longboaters

Longboat Key police have a new program they hope will educate residents about scams and identity theft.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jerry Schoenholtz, developer Randy Moore, interior designer Carrie Riley, Michael Saunders, and architect Mark Sultana celebrate the start of construction.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • December 9, 2014
Condo construction brings Infinity of possibilities

On Dec. 3, a groundbreaking ceremony celebrated the start of construction at Infinity of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Elbon
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 9, 2014
Code officer to use board for enforcement hearings

Members of the Code Enfocement Board are about to get what they have waited more than two years for: cases.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hector Tejeda, Alan Bandler, David Smash, keynote speaker Cathaleen Kaiyoorawongs and Vice President Howard Veit
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • December 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Democratic Club luncheon

On Dec. 9, the Longboat Key Democratic Club held its monthly luncheon at the Portofino Restaurant. Cathaleen Kaiyoorawongs, director of education initiatives at UnidosNow, spoke about immigration and helping first generation youths receive a college education.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Lift Station 87 project has been stymied by delays since its inception. On Monday, project leaders indicated construction could continue into 2018.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 8, 2014
Lift Station 87 sees new delays

Although the city recently approved plans for Lift Station 87, project leaders have indicated the date of completion could be more than two years later than originally projected.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A new $19.3 million Manatee Operations Center that combines the Florida Department of Transportation District One maintenance and construction facilities is underway at 13900 S.R. 64 E., Bradenton.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 8, 2014
FDOT operations center moving to East County

FDOT is consolidating buildings and ditching old facilities for a new center east of Interstate 75.

  • East County
  • News
Televising the afternoon workshops was one of Bridget Ziegler's staples in her campaign for her school board seat.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 8, 2014
Kovach proffers compromise on televising board workshops

Frank Kovach, chairman of the Sarasota County School Board, wants to make sure board discussions are accessible for residents but allow for informal discussion, too.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Drew Moon of Freedom Boat Club takes turn with lawn bowling at the Monday Mixer.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: SCC Monday Mixer

Members of The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce took on the game of lawn bowling for the Monday Mixer at the Sarasota Lawn Bowling Club.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In November, School Board Chairman Bob Gause asked board members to submit one goal for the district to accomplish in 2015.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 8, 2014
Manatee County School Board plans for 2015

At its workshop from 2 to 5 p.m. Dec. 9, the Manatee County School District board members will discuss goals for 2015. The workshop is followed by a School Board meeting at 5:45 p.m.

  • East County
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Featured musical guests Federico Agostini and Derek Han
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 8, 2014
Sonata a Due

Sonata a Due

  • Black Tie
The purchase includes the land but not the current medical practice near St. Armands Circle. (Robin Hartill)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 7, 2014
SMH plans for St. Armands satellite clinic

A subcommittee approved the $3.6 million purchase of the property where St. Armands Medical Center is currently located.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Since the middle of November, Sarasota High School junior Joshua Wilson has allegedly posted five tweets referencing plans for a school shooting.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 7, 2014
School shooting tweets lead to Sarasota High arrest

Sarasota police arrested 16-year-old Joshua Wilson Friday, after discovering several tweets and a picture in which he appeared to be planning a shooting at Sarasota High School.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The new location includes amenities such as two reading gardens, a teen center and a technology lab. File photo.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 7, 2014
Gulf Gate Library mall location to close

After more than a year of construction, the new library building on Curtiss Avenue will open Saturday, Jan. 24.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A float made by the Sarasota Tabernacle Christian School made its way down Main Street for the Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade

Main Street was the place to be on Saturday night to welcome the season with the Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight has issued a warning to the public regarding 25i-NBOMe, a synthetic drug that recently led to a teen's overdose.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 7, 2014
Sarasota County teen's overdose leads to drug arrests

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office this weekend arrested several teens on a variety of drug charges including possession of 25i-NBOMe, a relatively new drug similar to LSD.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Manatee County Commissioner and business owner Vanessa Baugh addresses an FDOT representative.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 7, 2014
Merchants hear from FDOT, county

Merchants along Market Street in Lakewood Ranch are concerned construction of the diverging diamond interchange at University Parkway and Interstate 75 will impact their businesses.

  • East County
  • News
Nik Wallenda spoke to the crowd during his walk.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 7, 2014
MONDAY EVENT MASHUP: Weekend photo events

Nik Wallenda's latest wire walk; Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party; Diamond and Crystal Ball; and MORE!

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Malcolm Ainscough, Ellen Berman and Brian Lipton
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 7, 2014
Designing Women Boutique Dinner & Style Show Gala 'Serengeti Nights - Passport to Elegance'

Designing Women Boutique Dinner & Style Show Gala 'Serengeti Nights - Passport to Elegance'

  • Black Tie
Longboat Key Fire Chief Paul Dezzi with Country Club Shores board members Alan Rose, president Gary Coffin, Joe Moccia, Charlie Campbell, Jack Kazanciyan and Armando Linde
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • December 6, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Country Club Shores holiday party

On Dec. 7, Country Club Shores celebrated the holiday season at Bird Key Yacht Club. The holiday party has been an annual event since the 1960s, and Longboat Key Fire Chief Paul Dezzi was the keynote speaker.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Margaret Noble and Sue Reese
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • December 6, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Island Chapel Holiday Omelets Brunch

On Dec. 7, Longboat Island Chapel held its Holiday Omelets Brunch and mini Christmas Bazaar. Proceeds from the bazaar went toward helping the church.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bob Zimmerman leads The Noblemen during its performance.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 6, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: University Place Toys for Tots/ Winterfest

University Place residents got into the gift-giving spirit Dec. 7, at the community's Toys for Tots/Winterfest event at the clubhouse. Attendees brought toys for admission into the event,w which featured live music, food and neighborhood socializing.

  • East County
  • News
Becky Passanante shares laughs with Dick Crouch and Jim Neale.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 6, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Diamond and Crystal Charity Ball

University Park Women's Club hosted its ninth annual Diamond and Crystal Ball, Dec. 6, in the community's clubhouse.

  • East County
  • News
Meghan Neu and Danny Riordan portray Mary and Joseph.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 6, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Night in Bethlehem

East County residents walked the streets of Bethlehem to see the birth of Jesus, during Living Lord Lutheran's Night in Bethlehem event Dec. 6.

  • East County
  • News
Gary and Kathy Heckman find a table with Crissy and Bill Stasiuk.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 6, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Waterlefe Grand Opening

About 200 residents of Waterlefe gathered Dec. 6 at the Waterlefe River Club to celebrate the facility's grand reopening.

  • East County
  • News
Beverly Albertson and Philip Segerstrom
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 6, 2014
22nd annual Hot Dogs and Cool Cats 'Laugh Your Paws Off' Gala featuring Sinbad

22nd annual Hot Dogs and Cool Cats 'Laugh Your Paws Off' Gala featuring Sinbad

  • Black Tie
Alden and Ginny Keyser
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • December 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Lighting of the Fleet

On Dec. 6, Bird Key Yacht Club held its annual Lighting of the Fleet, where members' yachts were lit up with Christmas decorations.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Commodore Joe Sever, Ted Janssen, John Shea and Jim Fox
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • December 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Harbour lighting of the Docks

On Dec. 6, Longboat Harbour hosted its annual Lighting of the Docks celebration. Residents walked around the property admiring each one's individually decorated docks while drinking eggnog.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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