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Photo by Robin Hartill.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 15, 2013
Your Neighbor: David Gaw

At age 70, David Gaw is finally putting the bachelor of fine arts degree he earned nearly five decades ago to use.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 15, 2013
Lore: Early island newspaper looked out for Longboaters

The Longboat Look-out published its first edition May 17, 1955.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Penthouse M at L'Ambiance has three bedrooms, four bathrooms and 4,912 square feet of living area. It sold for $6.75 million. Courtesy of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 15, 2013
L'Ambiance condominium sells for $6.75 million

A condominium in L'Ambiance tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Michael and Joanne Masin sold their Penthouse M condominium at 435 L'Ambiance Drive to Peter Skokos, trustee, of Longboat Key, for $6.75 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Atwell was the top vote-getter with 4,575 votes, or 38.48% of votes. Chapman garnered 3,880 votes, or 32.64%
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • May 14, 2013
Atwell, Chapman win runoff election

All three City Commission candidates spent the day greeting voters at polling locations in what was expected to be a close election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mayor Suzanne Atwell speaks with supporters during her campaign party.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: city of Sarasota At-Large Commission Runoff Election

Candidates Suzanne Atwell, Susan Chapman and Richard Dorfman spent the day greeting voters Tuesday, May 14, at polling locations in a close election after a tight race in March's city election.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
City Commission candidates Susan Chapman, Mayor Suzanne Atwell and Richard Dorfman hit the Election Day campaign trail early this morning with a stop at Precinct 209, located at First Presbyterian Church, on Oak Street in downtown Sarasota.
  • By Roger Drouin and Nick Friedman
  • May 14, 2013
Candidates share their thoughts on Election Day

As voting continues today, the three City Commission at-large runoff candidates are in good spirits, but encourage voters to hit the polls. Voting closes at 7 p.m.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Community workshop for Sports Page relocation
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 14, 2013
May 14: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: City of Sarasota runoff election ends tonight; Community workshop for Sports Page relocation; Pension plans top workshop agenda; IDA to adopt core values

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Both businesses vacated downtown operations at 1319 Main Street to make way for condominium project the Jewel.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 14, 2013
Community workshop for Sports Page relocation tonight

A community workshop will be held 5:30 p.m. tonight at City Hall to discuss an application to allow Sports Page and BK Wines & Spirits Inc. to reopen in property zoned as downtown core.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 14, 2013
Manatee commissioners discuss growth options

Manatee County commissioners and Planning Commission members today met jointly to discuss growth plans for the county.

  • East County
  • News
"It’s not just enough to communicate what we expect, we have to measure if we’re meeting it," Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey said.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 14, 2013
Lakewood Ranch IDA to adopt core values

The Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority Board supports core values concept.

  • East County
  • News
Pension ordinances that freeze current pension plans are on the commission's agenda next week.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 14, 2013
Pension plans top Longboat Key town workshop agenda

The Town Commission will review ordinances next week that freeze both the firefighter and general employees' pension plans.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 14, 2013
Manatee Cal Ripken names All-Stars

Manatee Cal Ripken Baseball recently announced its 8U All-Star team.

  • East County
  • Sports
Angel Algeri, Sandy Cowing and Rosalie Peirce
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • May 13, 2013
'Season of Dreams'

'Season of Dreams'

  • Black Tie
Sarasota was highlighted in the May/June issue of Where to Retire magazine as a walkable city
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • May 13, 2013
Sarasota ranks high for walkability

The city was one of eight cities ranked by Where to Retire magazine.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Town prepares for beach bids again
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 13, 2013
May 13: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce announces it's 2013 Small Business Awards; Town prepares for beach bids again; Longboat police seek bracelet's owner

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • May 13, 2013
Chris Brown purchases building at 1400 Main Street

The property, bordering the southeast corner of the Five Points roundabout, fronts one of the most walked sidewalks of downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The beach project will place sand at the Broadway beach access to Gulfside Road, and from The Islander condominiums to the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 13, 2013
Town prepares for beach bids again

The town of Longboat Key received no bids for its summer beach project April 16. One month later, the town is putting the project out to bid again in the hopes of landing a bid from a sand-dredging company.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 13, 2013
Chamber Announces 2013 Small Business Awards Winners

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce awards seven honors to small businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 13, 2013
Longboat police seek bracelet's owner

Longboat Key police are seeking the owner of a 7.75-inch diamond-and-sapphire tennis bracelet found in late March in the Publix parking lot.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The recipients of the scholarships given out by Longboat Key Chapel stand together for a photo prior to the scholarship presentation Sunday, May 12, at Longboat Island Chapel.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Scholarship Presentation at Longboat Island Chapel

Longboat Island Chapel gave out 18 scholarships during its worship service Sunday, May 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Joyce Huber was taken to brunch by her husband, Jim, and son, Mark, at The Blue Dolphin Café.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Mother's Day Festival

Families gathered at the Centre Shops Sunday, May 12, Mother's Day, to celebrate the mothers in their lives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Junior Megan Harden dances with senior Alexis Brocious.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River High Prom

Students at Braden River High School enjoyed prom Saturday night.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Gary and Sheryl Tancer with their daughter Ashley
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Mother's Day Brunch

Families came together on Sunday, May 12 at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens to appreciate moms for Mother's Day and enjoy the beautiful gardens on a sunny day. More than 615 people attended the three different brunch seating's where Michael's On East catered.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Olivia Daige gives her mom Stephanie a kiss on the cheek.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : First Sarasota the Downtown Baptist Church Pancake Breakfast

Parishioners gathered together for a pancake breakfast Sunday, May 12 at First Sarasota the Downtown Baptist Church for Mother's Day. Children ate breakfast with their mothers and the youth group collected money for their mission trip in June to Jamaica.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mariano Ortiz dips his date Gabriela Landivar.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Suncoast Polytechnical High School Prom

Suncoast Polytechnical High School students attended prom Saturday, May 12 at Laurel Oaks Country Club to participate in the school tradition. Approximately 145 students attended the Never Say Goodbye Peter Pan themed prom and danced the night away.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dr. Jody Abrams of the Sarasota Retina Institute with his wife, Angela
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: BRE PTO Night in Havanah

Braden River Elementary School held its annual Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) fundraiser at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing May 10. Themed, Night in Havanah, the event featured Cuban food, music, dancing and a silent auction.

  • East County
  • News
Jordan Gigliotti, Jason McLeod and Jamie Dunnam
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: All in For ALS

A Life Story Foundation, an organization created by Kevin Swan to fight amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), held the All in For ALS Casino Night at The Lake Club May 10. Festivities included elegant food, a live band, wine and gambling.

  • East County
  • News
Captain Payton Harris supervises parents as they row out.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Scullers Row with your Child

The Sarasota Scullers taught their parents how to row Saturday, May 11 at Blackburn Point on Casey Key so that parents would know the kind of physical training they go through almost everyday. More than 100 people showed up to the second Row With Your Child fundraiser where they went through a brief 30-minute lesson before getting out on the water with kids.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Students had fun dancing and singing along to their favorite songs.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota High School's Prom

There were 350 students that attended Sarasota High School's prom Saturday, May 11, at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jeffrey Burgess and Deanna Martinez with Lara Johnson and Bartosz Wloka
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Military Academy's Prom

Sarasota Military Academy held their 2013 Prom Saturday, May 11, at Michael's On East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
There were 75 people who volunteered to help with the Sister Keys Clean Up Saturday, May 11, on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Bay Watch Sister Keys Clean Up

The Sarasota Bay Watch held their Sister Keys Clean Up Saturday, May 11, out on Longboat Key. There were 75 volunteers who took part in the clean up that was followed up with a free lunch at Mar Vista.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Natalie Palmer held Fruit Loop.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw Art & Music Festival

Children at Bashaw Elementary School and their families celebrated the Mexican culture with art, music, dancing and other festivities May 10, during the school's annual Art & Music Festival.

  • East County
  • News
Winners gather together after being recognized for their hard work.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : 23rd Annual Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Small Business Awards

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce hosted the 23rd Annual Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Small Business Awards Friday, May 10 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota to recognize hard working business people and businesses. Sponsors awarded businesses with plaques for young professional, woman entrepreneur, cultural organization, non - profit organization, international business, young business and small business.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota police hire a former Maryland lieutenant colonel as deputy chief
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 10, 2013
May 10: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Sarasota police hire a former Maryland lieutenant colonel as deputy chief; Visit Sarasota County announces Annual National Tourism Week Awards; Sarasota Blues and Music Festival canceled, new blues festival launches

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chad Stutzman and Brian Murphy
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Payton Wright Golf Tournament

The Payton Wright Foundation held its 5th Annual Golf Tournament to fight pediatric brain cancer May 10 at the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club. The event, coinciding with Brain Cancer Awareness Month, featured golf, dinner, a silent auction and live music.

  • East County
  • News
The Centre Shops is located at 5380 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 10, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Centre Shops Mother's Day Festival

The festival will include plenty of Mom's favorite things, such as jewelry, antiques and art.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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