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A unit in the Water Club, built in 1996, sold for $1,465,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 4, 2020
Water Club condo sells for $1.5 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 17-21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Maribeth Phillips, Frank Shea and Terry Sharak volunteered together on the board for Lakewood Ranch Community Activities. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 4, 2020
Life of Frank Shea celebrated at Lakewood Ranch festival

Irish Celtic Festival will honor its founder with a brew.

  • East County
  • News
University Park residents Nancy Fairchild Deborah Van Brunt and Lori Salzman are working to make this year's Art in the Park the best its been in its 20 years.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 4, 2020
Art community grows in University Park

Artistic community grows in University Park

  • East County
  • News
Senior first baseman Avery Goelz is signed with Florida.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 4, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Expectations challenge Mustang softball juggernaut

Lakewood Ranch is ranked No. 1 in the country.

  • East County
  • Sports
All American Pest Services owner Ron Freedman, with Sgt. Snitch, says his termite-hunting beagle is full of energy and eager to work for his food.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 4, 2020
His nose knows termites in Sarasota and Manatee counties

Termite-sniffing dog is ready to hunt for problems in East County.

  • East County
  • News
Punctato bufferflyfish and hermit crabs are some of the sea life available for viewing at the current Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium facility. Photo courtesy of Conor Goulding/Mote Marine Laboratory.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 4, 2020
Mote Marine receives $5 million commitment from Manatee County

Tourism taxes from Manatee County will support Mote Marine Laboratory's efforts for marketing.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • March 4, 2020
RCLA speaker delivers stark view of opiate abuse

Sam Quinones, Los Angeles-based freelance journalist and former L.A. Times reporter, was the fourth speaker in the RCLA series.

  • Sarasota
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Historian and Historic Spanish Point Executive Director John McCarthy says inventions created in Manatee and Sarasota counties, like the Webb palmetto plow, changed business and development in Florida.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 4, 2020
History lessons lead to business success in Lakewood Ranch

Historian says region's networking, innovation history could lead to better business in the future in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Suncoast Academy is one of 12 charter schools in Sarasota County.
    By
  • Adrian Moore
  • March 4, 2020
If charter schools are 'not as good as advertised,' why are families flocking to them?

Charter schools provide greater benefits than a report appears to show.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Lynita Chupps, a fourth grader, works with her sister, Lisa Chupp, a second grader, on their stop-motion movie. The pair are working on the storyline as they go.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 4, 2020
Lights, Lego, action in East County

Tara Elementary Students make their own stop-motion Lego movie

  • East County
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Josh Thomas.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 4, 2020
East County Athlete of the Week: Josh Thomas

The junior talks developing speed and his goals for the track and field season.

  • East County
  • Sports
The new zoning regulations will affect the Midtown Plaza property, which formerly housed a Winn-Dixie, and all other Commercial General properties larger than one acre.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 3, 2020
City OKs mixed-use zoning for commercial sites

Despite disagreement about an affordable housing provision, the city approved regulations it hopes will spur redevelopment of older commercial centers such as Midtown Plaza.

  • Sarasota
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Donna Schlorf died at 86 years old on Feb. 26.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • March 3, 2020
Donna Schlorf was a matriarch of Longboat Key Tennis

Longtime resident was instrumental in securing the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center. She died at age 86 on Feb. 26.

  • Longboat Key
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James Fiorica, Sarasota Memorial Hospital's chief medical officer, discusses the hospital's COVID-19 response at a press conference Tuesday, March 3.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 3, 2020
Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Buchanan discuss coronavirus response

Hospital officials hope state and national protocols will be adjusted to allow for more COVID-19 testing, a cause U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan says he will support.

  • Sarasota
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Traffic barrels restricting turns off Gulfstream Avenue at U.S. 41 have been removed.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 3, 2020
FDOT pledges to wait until after 2021 season to redirect traffic

Roundabout work at U.S. 41 and Gulfstream won't start until after 10th, 14th, and Fruitville projects are finished, official says.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 3, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Trying to stay gold

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
A rendering of the future Binghamton University baseball complex designed by Fawley Bryant.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 3, 2020
Sports designs extend the reach of Lakewood Ranch's Fawley Bryant Architecture

The reach of Lakewood Ranch architecture firm Fawley Bryant expands nationally with designs such as the Binghamton University baseball complex.

  • East County
  • Business
Manatee County Public Safety Director Jake Saur says the threat of coronavirus in Manatee County is still low. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 3, 2020
Manatee County public safety director: 'No need to panic' about coronavirus

Manatee County Public Safety Director Jake Saur says threat remains low and county is ready to assist the Florida Department of Health.

  • East County
  • News
The bow-bearer knob-lizard was discovered in 1911 and is a contender for largest mosasaur ever found.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • March 2, 2020
Mote travels back in time with new exhibit

Savage Ancient Seas will be open through May 31.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ringling students Kitt Kippenverger, Charlotte Yiu and Chloe Piedmont
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • March 2, 2020
Downtown Sarasota gets eclectic at Le Marche Bohemian

The open-air market took place on Feb. 29.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • March 2, 2020
Couple hosts disco night to raise money for Australia Red Cross

A portion of the $500 raised from the event will be donated to Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery fund.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Doctors Hospital of Sarasota CEO Robert Meade and Congressman Vern Buchanan met today to discuss how the hospital is handling a "presumptive positive" case for the COVID-19 virus. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 2, 2020
Manatee County mobilizes against coronavirus threat after resident tests positive

Manatee County officials say threat remains 'low' for coronavirus spread.

  • East County
  • News
The Florida Department of Health is coordinating emergency response to coronavirus statewide.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 2, 2020
Coronavirus patient being treated at Doctors Hospital

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency in response to two confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Manatee County and Hillsborough County residents. One case is being treated in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • March 2, 2020
Fairies and gnomes transform Historic Spanish Point

Historic Spanish Point held its 7th annual Fairy and Gnome Festival on Feb. 29.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Harvard University president Lawrence Bacow (second from left) and his wife, Adele Bacow (far left), receive a tour of Booker High School on Wednesday afternoon.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • March 2, 2020
Harvard president visits Booker High, speaks to students

Harvard University president Lawrence Bacow was impressed with Booker High School's students and resources.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    In Memoriam |
  • March 2, 2020
Harber Homer Hall

Harber Homer Hall, 99, of Bloomington, IL and Longboat Key, FL, passed away at 9 p.m. on February 22, 2020 at The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch Senior Living Facility in Lakewood Ranch. FL.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 1, 2020
Suit up for turtles

The Longboat Key Turtle Watch is selling merchandise.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Peggy Lammers' home.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 1, 2020
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour features five shining stars

The Longboat Key Garden Club rolls out its 44th annual home show with five stunners.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 1, 2020
751 Emerald Harbor Drive: Langteau home

The Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 1, 2020
Inaugural Savor the Sounds concert a big hit with residents

Longboat Key residents braved the chilly evening for the Chamber of Commerce's first concert with more to come.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Izzy Parsons of Ten Oaks, Kylie Sheehan of Avalon Farms and Eliza Jacobellis charge in front of the pack.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 1, 2020
Women's polo draws thousands to Sarasota Polo Club

Sarasota Women's Challenge brings thousands to the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 1, 2020
5981 Emerald Harbor Drive: Yahn home

The Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The sitting room at the back of the house provides views of the golf course.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 1, 2020
3523 Fair Oaks Drive: Reiser home

The Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 1, 2020
3435 Winding Oaks Drive: Lammers home

The Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 1, 2020
6441 Gulfside Drive: Horne home

The Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 1, 2020
Town of Longboat Key hosts open house

Residents mingled with town organizations at Bayfront Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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