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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 1, 2019
Jill Wine-Banks visits Longboat Key Democrats

On April 1, Wine-Banks addressed a crowd of more than 220 in the Harbourside Ballroom.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Vanda Yvonne Bayliss
    In Memoriam |
  • April 1, 2019
Vanda Yvonne Bayliss

Vanda Yvonne Bayliss, 67, passed away March 3rd, 2019, in Sarasota, Florida after a brief battle with cancer.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
    In Memoriam |
  • April 1, 2019
John F. “Brownie” Brown

John F. Brown, known as “Brownie” of Port Huron, Michigan peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on March 9, 2019.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming hands the Officer of the Year plaque to Sgt. Lee Smith.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 1, 2019
Sergeant named Longboat's Officer of the Year

Smith has been in law enforcement since 1999.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Arnold Ray Davis
    In Memoriam |
  • April 1, 2019
Arnold Ray Davis

Arnold Ray Davis, 82, passed away on February 27, 2019. He was born August 15, 1936, in Alvy, West Virginia to the late Paul and Arlie (Cain) Davis

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
    In Memoriam |
  • April 1, 2019
William Walter (Bill) Roberts

William Walter (Bill) Roberts, age 92, born June 27, 1926 to Millard Fillmore (Jim) Roberts and Eva Swan Roberts in Samoset, Florida, went home to be with the Lord March 3, 2019.

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Lockwood Dexter Street
    In Memoriam |
  • April 1, 2019
Lockwood Dexter Street

Lockwood Dexter Street (Dexter,) devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother, died on March 26, 2019, in Hingham, Massachusetts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
David Bolger
    In Memoriam |
  • April 1, 2019
David F. Bolger

David F. Bolger, 86, of Longboat Key, Florida and Ridgewood, NJ passed away peacefully with his family by his side on December 29th, 2018.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Publix employee Richard Ziven accepts a certificate from the Longboat Key Police Department for turning in a lost money clip.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 1, 2019
Longboat Police honor honest Publix pair

Employees found and turned in cash found in the store.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Birgit Passler Cox
    In Memoriam |
  • April 1, 2019
Birgit Passler Cox

Birgit Passler Cox, Age 75, left this world for a better one on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, peacefully at her home in Longboat Key, Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Skunks have raised a stink.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 1, 2019
Skunk preserve raises stink in Myakka City

Skunk preserve raises stink in Myakka City APRIL FOOLS.

  • April Fools
An above ground pool with plastic sides will have 10 competitive lanes.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 1, 2019
Pool project goes to higher level in Lakewood Ranch

New aquatics center will get plastic, above-ground pool in Lakewood Ranch, APRIL FOOLS.

  • April Fools
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 1, 2019
APRIL FOOLS: Contract gaffe means less sand for Lido

APRIL FOOLS: Maritime law expert says dispute's resolution might have to stand.

  • April Fools
Depending on the application and location, components built by such high-tech startups as Philco, Dumont, Admiral and Motorola would be employed on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 1, 2019
APRIL FOOLS: Entrepreneur offers Longboat Key revolutionary cell-phone tech

APRIL FOOLS: High-tech company pitches free test to island customers.

  • April Fools
It’s the first time a large-scale civil project has been derailed the United States by an 6-ounce animal.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 1, 2019
APRIL FOOLS: Brazilian bat could turn bridge-repair schedule upside down

APRIL FOOLS: Appearance of rarely seen animal could hamper bridge work, prompt detours.

  • April Fools
The training ground will be paid for with private funds.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 1, 2019
APRIL FOOLS: Traffic circle training school coming soon

APRIL FOOLS: Famed Italian instructor donates money to build mock-up.

  • April Fools
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 1, 2019
APRIL FOOLS: Longboat coyotes found to be rare, refined breed

The coyotes that have been roaming the golf courses and beach are more tame than other coyote breeds, research shows.

  • April Fools
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 1, 2019
APRIL FOOLS: Oooh, la, la, Longboat

APRIL FOOLS: Sign indicates something beach isn't.

  • April Fools
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 1, 2019
APRIL FOOLS: Natural notes: Orchestra plan melds park with venue

APRIL FOOLS: Responding to resident concerns, the Sarasota Orchestra wants to incorporate major elements of Payne Park into its new concert hall.

  • April Fools
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 1, 2019
APRIL FOOLS: Siesta Key 'cover charge' planned

APRIL FOOLS: Residents and county taxpayers will be exempt from new charges coming this summer.

  • April Fools
A state law renders Siesta Key's dog ban legally obsolete.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 1, 2019
APRIL FOOLS: State law permits pet presence on Siesta Key Beach

A win for pet owners comes at the expense of those who wish to prohibit dog presence on public beaches.

  • April Fools
Cops Corner
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 31, 2019
Not a heavenly experience at Bradenton neighborhood gate

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports from Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton areas.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Howard Polivy and Richard Brown
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 31, 2019
Temple Sinai's mens club enjoys breakfast and a talk

Dr. Allan B. Schwartz spoke about FDR and the Jewish Question.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Barbara Calvin, Tammie Peal and Janice Muri
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 31, 2019
Walk to End Summer Hunger kicks off All Faiths campaign

The Campaign Against Summer Hunger kicked off on March 31.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • March 31, 2019
Celebrating the 'Cascades Lifestyle' with fashion in Sarasota

The Women's Club of Cascades held its annual fashion show with plenty of prizes and donations to charity.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Maria Savino and Danielle Holdway make crafts in the Masterclass.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 30, 2019
Booker Middle Schools raises "funs" for the VPA program

The Visual Performing Arts program raised around $15,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Festival of Vocal Arts co-founders Randolph Locke and Thomas Pasatieri hope to expose more local residents to opera.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 30, 2019
Small venue hosts large opera voices in Sarasota

Opera fans treated to intimate performance at Palm Aire Country Club in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ringling College of Art and Design President Larry Thompson, John Barnott and Warren Simonds
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 30, 2019
Longboat Key Foundation tees off inaugural golf tournament

The tournament, which took place on the Harbourside Golf Course on March 30, will benefit the foundation's general fund.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • March 30, 2019
County looks at financial projections through rosier lens at budget workshop

Commissioners will resume discussing the budget for the upcoming 2020 fiscal year at their April 24 mid-year budget workshop.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jessica Auebach and Kelli Anderson
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 30, 2019
Sarasota SCADaddles toward 5K finish line

The 5K raised money for Mayo Clinic for SCAD research.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cash Register, Tony Maniscalco, Michael Garey and Jim Larson
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 30, 2019
Kiwanis Club serves up pancakes

The club's annual Pancake and Sausage Breakfast took place on March 30 to benefits its scholarship program.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • March 30, 2019
Magical event in Sarasota

Rangoonwala Family Foundation presents "The Haven Has Talent."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 29, 2019
Friars golf group celebrates 25 years

The men's golf group at the Longboat Key Club hosted its annual dinner March 29 in the Harbourside Ballroom.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Parker Glassman holds up an oyster he found.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 29, 2019
Spring break campers scope out Sarasota Bay

Mote's Flippers, Flukes, Fin and Fun camp let first to fifth graders search the Bay for marine life March 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • March 29, 2019
Really? Straws take priority over pensions?

Sarasota City Commission has its priorities wrong.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • March 29, 2019
Teachers with guns

The thought of teachers carrying concealed firearms triggers passions against guns, but when you look at the details of Senate Bill 7030, it presents sensible safeguards. Data also convincingly show guns deter criminals.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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