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New construction, without the need to renovate, is one of the more popular segments of the real estate market, experts say.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 8, 2020
Longboat Realtors expect strong market in 2020

New construction, election season among the big topics heading into the new year

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
This Country Club home at 7115 Teal Creek has five bedrooms, seven-and-two-half baths, a pool and 7,602 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.875 million in 2019.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 8, 2020
East County realtors expect strong market in 2020

Realtors Donna Soda, Gloria Bracciano, Holly Pascarella expect growth to continue.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Coastal contemporary design is becoming popular.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 8, 2020
Sarasota Realtors expect strong market in 2020

New construction continues to sell well and downtown properties are all the rage.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Rule, Joy, Trammell and Rubio architects of Atlanta did renderings of a new lodge and pool area at Heritage Harbour Golf Club.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 8, 2020
Bold plan rises for Heritage Harbour Golf Club in Bradenton

Heritage Harbour Golf Club of Bradenton plans lodge and villas to create stay-and-play destination.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 8, 2020
Two Sarasota County libraries to reinstate Sunday hours

Selby and Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Public Libraries will be open for limited hours on Sundays.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 8, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Not rabid

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The Bayfront Park Recreation Center is among the specific issues to be raised in the town's survey.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 8, 2020
Town survey begins with postcards next week

Opinions sought on town services, key issues facing the town.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Flynn Finner, with his wife, Barbara Finner, carries his shofar, which he blows to celebrate how God has healed him.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 8, 2020
Manatee County couple shares their story of faith

Husband's 37 years of alcoholism ends after having a dream.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch boys basketball coach Jeremy Schiller said he got his leadership skills from his family.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 8, 2020
Mustangs basketball led by family man

Jeremy Schiller's values have been a winning formula for Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch resident Alan Roth watches as consultant Frank Kalpakis of Renaissance Planning, leads a small group through a visioning session at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall in December.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 8, 2020
State works toward longterm S.R. 70 vision

Lakewood Ranch residents say state should go to appropriate lengths to plan for expected growth.

  • East County
  • News
Davis Development representative Katie Labarr said the new apartments will look similar to the neighboring Venue apartments, which also were developed by Davis Development.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 8, 2020
Developer plans apartment complex near Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

Developer plans apartment complex near Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Polo Club owner James Miller said he was pleased with how the Giving Hunger the Blues Festival ran at his facility in November 2019.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 8, 2020
Broader use could be in Sarasota Polo Club's future

Broader use could be in Sarasota Polo Club's future

  • East County
  • News
Juan Moreno, a fifth grader, looks into a pocket of a hydroponic stacker.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 8, 2020
Hydroponic garden leads to student growth

Myakka City Elementary students learn to grow plants using hydroponics

  • East County
  • News
Work on the underground utilities project has largely focused on the Gulf of Mexico Drive corridor since it launched last summer.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 8, 2020
Underground work phases cut from five to four

Initial work in Longboat neighborhoods expected to begin soon.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Grant Hill.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 8, 2020
East County Athlete of the Week:Grant Hill

The Braden River junior talks scoring goals and watching soccer videos for research.

  • East County
  • Sports
Diamond and Crystal Ball co-chairwomen Jan Doench and Ronni Sachs loved planning their "Secret Garden" themed event for the University Park Women's Club. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 8, 2020
Club news: Secret garden fundraising blooms in University Park

Lakewood Ranch women fundraise with broadway show

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    In Memoriam |
  • January 8, 2020
Daniel E. Meehan

Daniel E. Meehan never met a stranger. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, friend and philanthropist, Dan worked endlessly to make a difference in other’s lives at home and around the world. 

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Fifth graders Kailey Holdsworth, Sophia Ashley and Ava Bell have fun getting their hands dirty and are eager to plant their tomato plants.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 8, 2020
Lakewood Ranch students dig into EarthBox project

Lakewood Ranch students dig into EarthBox project in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • January 8, 2020
2019 is a case for change

Three big decisions by the Sarasota City Commission definitively demonstrated that the city’s leadership structure doesn’t work. As the city matures, it needs a leader.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 7, 2020
Longboat Key Democratic Club holds January meeting

The club welcomed over 130 people to its luncheon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Members of the Jewish community gather on Jan. 5.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 7, 2020
Sarasota Jewish community rallies to show pride

Multiple demonstrations of solidarity, community and pride are cropping up around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mike Ball places a flag along GMD in 2016.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 7, 2020
Happy retirement!

Mike Ball retires from Public Works after 14 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Employees separate recyclable and non recyclable materials.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 7, 2020
Sarasota County single-stream recycling begins

Unincorporated residents will now recycle items in one bin rather than several bins.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Education Center. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 7, 2020
Longboat Key Education Center ramps up winter term

A wide array of classes will be available to members and non-members alike.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
One resident recommended eliminating the diagonal lines from parking spaces, saying the riders of cycles or scooters could still think it's OK to park there.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 7, 2020
New parking fixes finalized in Village

Changes make it easier for police to write parking citations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
King Charles Troupe
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 7, 2020
Entrepreneur, stellar acts on way to induction in Circus Ring of Fame

St. Armands Circle ceremony for four stars of the circus is set for Jan. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Fire Chief Paul Dezzi, dressed as Santa Claus, stoops down to greet 3-year-old Lili Michel on Dec. 21 at Nathan Benderson Park as Lili's mother, Katrina (left), watches. (Photo courtesy of Longboat Fire Department)
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 7, 2020
Longboat Fire Department provides holiday surprise for child with CHARGE syndrome

Staff gave many gifts, and a visit from Santa, to 3-year-old Lili and her mom, Katrina, as part of an annual tradition

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 6, 2020
Andrew Monroe Memorial 5K runs into seventh year

The race honors its late namesake with a scholarship fund for local athletes.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Santa took a break to get some sun. Photo courtesy of Julia Marcado.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 6, 2020
Santa Del Mar

The jolliest guy in town visited Casa Del Mar guests.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
National AJC Board of Governors member David Chaifetz, AJC regional president Anne Virag, AJC regional vice president Carol Siegler and national AJC Board of Governors member Arthur Karafin.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 6, 2020
Showing their Jewish pride

Members of AJC in Sarasota gathered to display their pride for their identity.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 6, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Mind if we play through?

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 6, 2020
Roger Pettingell is top Sarasota-area Realtor in 2019

Once again, Pettingell's sales numbers have slingshotted him to the top of the region's list.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 4, 2020
Healthy start to 2020

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center combines with other partners to present a health expo at the mall.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 3, 2020
Closed ice rink didn't stop the fun at Holidays on the Green

Holidays on the Green at the Mall at UTC to end Monday

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh says transportation and traffic congestion are among her top concerns during a town hall meeting at Tara Preserve's clubhouse.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 3, 2020
Vanessa Baugh holds town hall meeting in Tara Preserve

Manatee County District 5 commissioner says roads are a top priority in 2020.

  • East County
  • News
The first City Commission meeting of 2019 will be held Monday, Jan. 6.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 3, 2020
City to discuss purchase of Tahiti Park property

The City Commission will consider taxing or assessing nearby property owners to acquire commercial land along U.S. 41 and incorporate it into Whitaker Gateway Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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