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Alex Call and her class represented the outback and Australia.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • September 28, 2010
Primrose celebrates world's cultures

From Egypt and China to Italy and Mexico, students at Primrose School of Lakewood Ranch took a trip around the world for the school's sixth Celebrating Cultures event Sept. 24. Each class studied a different culture, created costumes and enjoyed authentic cuisine.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The retail building at 1501 Main St. should be complete in a week, said contractor Ernie Ritz.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 28, 2010
Newest Pineapple Square building unveiled

The construction materials shielding the building at Main Street and Lemon Avenue were removed today, fully exposing it for the first time.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The town of Longboat Key received an award last week in Clearwater for its efforts to preserve and sustain its beaches.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 28, 2010
Longboat's beaches commended

The Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association presented Longboat Key with a beach award last week for "consistently establishing Longboat Key beach management as a top priority."

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Finance Director Tom Kelley said $1 million is set aside in the budget only if commissioners want to use it for pension costs.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 27, 2010
Town tax rate rises 25.8%

The Longboat Key Town Commission voted 6-1 to pass a fiscal year 2010-11 budget on second reading that includes a tax rate of 1.8872 mills.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 27, 2010
OBITUARY: Marvin Donalds

Marvin Donalds, 87, was a manufacturing executive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 27, 2010
OBITUARY: Eugene Schwartz

Eugene Schwartz, 92, was a former resident of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 27, 2010
LECOM to increase class size

Staring in the fall of 2011, the East County medical school will have more than 30 additional medical student spots available.

  • East County
  • News
A local firefighter jogs beside one of four pink firetrucks.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 27, 2010
Pink Heels Tour clickety clacks to Marina Jack (WITH VIDEO)

The day of pink festivities began with a pink parade down Main Street and culminated with a shopping party from 6 to 9 p.m., at Westfield Sarasota Square. The event benefits Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Brian Williams and Rich Lutley enjoyed the day on the golf course.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 27, 2010
Gullett families spend day on the green

Families from Gullett Elementary School headed to the University Park Country Club Sept. 25 for the school's annual Neal Communities Golf Challenge. Participants enjoyed an afternoon of golf before a buffet-style dinner and silent auction.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key firefighter/paramedic Brandon Desch guided the pink fire truck as it arrived this morning at Longboat Key Publix. Longboat firefighters are wearing pink T-shirts today in support of women's cancer awareness.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 27, 2010
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Longboat firefighters think pink

Longboat Key firefighter/paramedics welcomed a pink fire truck to Publix Monday as part of the 2010 Pink Fire Trucks Tours 2010. The tour supports women's cancer awareness.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The new police headquarters is six floors and 201,000 square feet.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 27, 2010
Police headquarters opens for business

The $46 million new police department building is now open to the public.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chris Best, Donald Kinghora and Tony Boothby
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 26, 2010
ALSO Out Youth Annual Brunch

ALSO Out Youth Annual Brunch

  • Black Tie
Bishop Dabney T. Smith and Rev. Frederick A. Robinson bless the new palm ave terrace
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • September 26, 2010
Church celebrates anniversary and renovations

The Church of the Redeemer celebrated their new Palm Avenue terrace and the 60th anniversary of their downtown Sarasota location on Sunday, September 27th.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtney Adams and Rich Schineller
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 25, 2010
Black and Red Gala

Black and Red Gala

  • Black Tie
Karen Gallagher, Bill and Betsy Satterfield and Bob Gallagher
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 25, 2010
BKYC members team up to tailgate

Bird Key Yacht Club members sported their college team attire for a tailgating party Saturday, Sept. 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Andy and Judy Zirna
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 25, 2010
SYC say aloha to luau

Sarasota Yacht Club members went Hawaiian at a luau held Saturday, Sept. 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Grand Knight George Haviland with Pete Cleary
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • September 25, 2010
Luau Love at St. Michael the Archangel

Leis and Hawaiian shirts brought color to the Knights of Columbus' pig roast luau on Saturday, Sept. 25, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sharee Bober, Michelle Anderson and Savannah Bober are ready to participate in the Walk for Kids
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • September 25, 2010
Day for Kids

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County hosted its Day for Kids and Walk for Kids on Saturday, Sept. 25, at the Lee Wetherington Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Spencer Rosenstien helped keep the hula-hoops handy for the contest.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 25, 2010
Witt families enjoy Sock Hop

Students and families at Gene Witt Elementary School twisted the night away at the school's 11th annual Welcome Back Sock Hop. Guests enjoyed pizza and other refreshments, dancing and hula-hoop and other contests.

  • East County
  • News
Co-Chairwoman Peggy Sweeny, Simon Mumme, Rita Duclos and Co-Chairwoman Rhoda Beningson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 24, 2010
Meet Me at the Barre

Meet Me at the Barre

  • Black Tie
H.J Sauer and his wife Julie, front, enjoyed dinner with Bonnie Mittelstadt.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 24, 2010
Progressive dinner offers taste of world cuisine

Sixty East County residents made their way down Lakewood Ranch Main Street during the Around the World Progressive Dinner Sept. 24. With stops at five Main Street eateries, guests enjoyed samples of foods from all over the world, including Scotland, Argentina and France.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Mustang offense was impressive against Ida Baker.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • September 24, 2010
Mustangs cruise to road win in Cape Coral

Under the leadership of safety-turned-quarterback Zack Larson, Lakewood Ranch High School continued its winning ways with a 35-14 victory over Ida Baker in Cape Coral Sept. 24. The victory puts the Mustangs at 3-1 on the season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Eric Foster recovers a Bayshore fumble for the Pirates. Photos by Monica Weirich Malley.
  • By Lainee Jennings
  • September 24, 2010
Pirate D shuts down Bayshore

Braden River's 23-13 win over Bayshore is the team's first victory under coach Don Purvis. It also puts them at 1-0 in the district.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jimmy Donnellan played hard for the Thunder.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • September 24, 2010
ODA bests St. John Neumann 19-8

With its namesake rumbling off in the distance, The Out-of-Door Academy corrected its first-half mistakes to defeat St. John Neumann (Naples) 19-8 Sept. 24 in Thunder Stadium. The Thunder clawed back from an 8-0 halftime deficit and kept the Celtics scoreless in the second half.

  • East County
  • Sports
Student performances were part of the rally.
  • By Maria Underhill
  • September 24, 2010
Braden River Middle celebrates scholastics

Braden River Middle's Renaissance program recognizes student achievement with special assemblies.

  • East County
  • Schools
Thirteen children were recognized for their achievements at a special event Thursday.
  • By Miranda Oswald
  • September 24, 2010
East County youths win at worlds

Four East County youth took home world martial arts titles last weekend.

  • East County
  • Sports
Osprey Junction Park allows for easy access to The Legacy Trail, a 55-space parking lot and walking trails.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 24, 2010
Osprey Junction Park is born

County commissioners approved the concept plan for Osprey's new Legacy Trail trailhead park and chose its formal name.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The trolley service on Longboat Key will continue while leaders discuss its future.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 24, 2010
Trolley meeting scheduled

The Manatee County Commission agreed to hold off on eliminating its Longboat Key trolley route for the rest of the year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dr. Kumar Mahadevan is president of Mote Marine Laboratory.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 24, 2010
U.S., Cuban and Mexican scientists to attend conference at Mote

The conference is the fourth meeting of the Trinational Initiative for Marine Science.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Florida Olive Oil Co. stocks over 30 different flavors of olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • September 24, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Florida Olive Oil Co.

With flavors like cinnamon pear and habanero lime, Florida Olive Oil Co. takes cooking to a whole new level.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 24, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Progressive Dinner

East County residents can get a sample of cuisines worldwide at a special Progressive Dinner event on Lakewood Ranch Main Street tonight.

  • East County
  • News
Planning and Zoning Board member Pat Zunz discussed the revisions to the town's Vision Plan Thursday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 23, 2010
Commission will update Comprehensive Plan

The Town Commission also agreed on font styles for Gulf of Mexico wayfinding signs that will not be blank for much longer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Leisa Weintraub, honoree Patrick Neal and Carol Ann Kalish
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 23, 2010
CYD honors community leaders at breakfast

Community Youth Development honors Stephania Feltz, Graci McGillicuddy and Patrick Neal as leaders of the community .

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ron and Sofia Genta chat for a few minutes on a picnic table after breakfast.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 23, 2010
Students showcase dad at breakfast

Pine View students proudly showed off their dads at a special breakfast.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Linda Doan, originally from Vietnam, is eager to share a part of her culture, as well as her passions, with her neighbors in the East County at her new Whiteberry store.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 23, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Whiteberry

Linda Doan opened her second Whiteberry location earlier this month in the East County.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 23, 2010
Sarasota Kiwanis gives out $45,000

Several East County organizations received funds this year.

  • East County
  • News
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