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Harry and Lynn Christensen happened upon Longboat Key while visiting a friend in Sarasota. They were on their way to Naples but never made it there.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 6, 2019
Christensens reflect on 40 years of Harry's Continental Kitchens

In February 1979, Harry's Continental Kitchens started its takeout business. Forty years later, that service has expanded to including a deli, bakery and restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mill Creek resident Monica Clifford practices checking vital signs on a mannequin at Manatee Technical College, where she is studying in the licensed practical nursing program. She hopes to later become a registered nurse.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 6, 2019
Bill could help cure nursing shortage

Proposed state legislation could allow MTC to produce registered nurses.

  • East County
  • News
Lonnie Brown.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 6, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Lonnie Brown

The Braden River senior talks scoring 31 points and his first dunk

  • East County
  • Sports
SMR CEO and President Rex Jensen breaks ground on Waterside Place in October. Four new tenants were announced this week.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 5, 2019
New tenants sign to do business in Lakewood Ranch's Waterside Place

SoFresh, Kilwins, Foundation Coffee Co., The Yoga Shack become first tenants in Lakewood Ranch's Waterside Place cultural hub in Sarasota County.

  • East County
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The City Commission intends to revisit this topic of development review procedures by the summer at the latest.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 5, 2019
City considers development review changes

After a push for more public input on proposed projects, Sarasota officials will review the ways the city approves new developments.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • David Conway
  • February 5, 2019
Work on St. Armand Circle bathroom progresses

Despite concerns about costs, a St. Armands group is pushing forward with its planned restroom project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The proposed sales office could cost about $2 million to build.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • February 5, 2019
Longboat board backs St. Regis sales office

Work on sales office to begin by fall

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Albert V. Mondus, Jr., Age 77
    In Memoriam |
  • February 5, 2019
Albert V. Mondus, Jr.

Albert V. Mondus, Jr. Obituary

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • February 5, 2019
Mail-in voting season begins on Longboat Key

More than 1,000 vote-by-mail ballots were sent to Manatee and Sarasota county residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo courtesy of Cliff Roles and Mote
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 5, 2019
Mote appoints director of development

Andria Piekarz, formerly the director of philanthropy for the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast, joined Mote's team on Feb. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Event organizers Lynn Burton and Nancy Cohen with event chairwoman Sylvia Pastor
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 4, 2019
Temple Beth Israel fashion show celebrates natural looks

The fashion show was held Feb. 4 at Michael's On East.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • February 4, 2019
Parents, guardians able to apply for School Choice in Sarasota County

Controlled Open Enrollment is currently open for students in any district to be enrolled with Sarasota County Schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Lee Clay Jordan III, 1961 - 2019
    In Memoriam |
  • February 4, 2019
Lee Clay Jordan III

Lee Clay Jordan III, 1961 - 2019

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • February 4, 2019
Comey talks leadership, Trump in Sarasota

The former FBI director spoke about the core values of leadership as part of the RCLA Town Hall Lecture Series at the Van Wezel.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • February 4, 2019
Officials continue investigating traffic fatality

A bicyclist was killed early Sunday morning in a crash at the intersection of Waldemere Street and South Tamiami Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 3, 2019
Longboat Island Chapel kicks off Super Bowl Sunday

Following their Sunday morning service, chapel members gathered for lunch Feb. 3.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The racers got started at 6:30 a.m.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 3, 2019
Sarasota races to the beat of the drum

The Metro Diner's Music Half Marathon and 10K raced around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 2, 2019
Bird Key celebrates Lunar New Year

More than 100 club members gathered for cocktails, dinner and watched a traditional lion dance on Feb. 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Betty Jane Prince, Shirley Blanton (front) and Carol Bradley
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 2, 2019
Sarasota's long-time residents given a Pioneer Picnic

Rotary Club's Pioneer Picnic celebrates those who have lived in Sarasota for an extended time.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 2, 2019
Longboat Library showcases work of local artists, authors

The second annual Art and Authors Festival took place on Feb. 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kristen Seymour, Rudi, Carol Buzilow, Laura Lev and Lenette Moshier
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 2, 2019
Sarasota women walk for change

United States National Committee for UN Women hosted a walk at Payne Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Pat Orre and Tricia Taormino take a look at some clothes for sale.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 2, 2019
Shop till you drop at Designing Women

The Upscale Sidewalk Sale from Designing Women benefitted the organization.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 1, 2019
Lakewood Ranch area school fans flames of fun

Braden River Elementary hosts annual bonfire fundraiser.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The top 18 elementary, middle and high school STEM projects in Sarasota were on display at the STEM Fair Expo.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • February 1, 2019
Students use STEM to learn, compete, play

Sarasota County students had the opportunity to shine at the 2018 STEM Fair Expo.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
University Park Country Club has 266 acres including its amenity center and golf course. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 1, 2019
Lawsuit hopes to stop purchase of University Park Country Club

Resident alleges formation of Recreation District to finance the deal was not in homeowners' best interest.

  • East County
  • News
Estrelita Thompson, Shelley Rence and Mary McNeal
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 31, 2019
Sarasota has healthy starts, heathy hearts

An Evening for a Healthy Start celebrates 10 years.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Toni McCarty and Larry Kinsey
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 31, 2019
All Faiths appreciates its volunteers

All Faiths Food Bank hosts their annual volunteer appreciation awards.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mike and Lyn Haycock at home in their living room
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 31, 2019
Front and center for Haycock: Red tide, beaches

Red Tide, traffic, beach nourishment

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sierra Taylor picks up trash on the beach for free Chick-Fil-A.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 31, 2019
Sarasota gives out Chick-Fil-A for charity

A group of volunteers gets free chicken for a year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Brown has been piloting boats since he was seven years old.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 31, 2019
New focus on deck for Longboat commissioner

Outgoing commissioner plans to remain involved

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Teen Court is run by students so that defendants may be positively redirected by their peers. Photo courtesy of the Teen Court of Sarasota.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • January 31, 2019
Sarasota Teen Court gets a $25,000 gift of presence

Teen Court of Sarasota plans to use a matching $25,000 grant to establish on-campus operations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The 10th-annual event will be held on Old Main Street in Bradenton.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 31, 2019
Pirates Pep Rally set for Feb. 16

The 10th-annual event will be held on Old Main Street in Bradenton

  • East County
  • Sports
Rich Puckett inspired his son, Jason, to volunteer as well.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 31, 2019
Sarasota volunteer sees all sides of Big Brothers Big Sisters

Experience as a boy informs Sarasota man's choices to work with children himself.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota High School RN Ginger Godley and HRA Mary Belvin
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • January 31, 2019
School board agrees to pursue plan for more nurses

Over the next several years, Sarasota County Schools will phase in more on-site LPNs and RNs to care for students’ medical needs.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Town manager Tom Harmer and Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker at the 2018 meeting between the county and the town.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 31, 2019
Groins, Greer Island will come up at meeting between Manatee, Longboat

One county option will be discussed

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cheyenne Stubbs runs the Sailors' offense against Southeast High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 31, 2019
Transfer guard helps Sailors basketball enjoy waves of success

She played at Braden River High last season

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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