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A cyclist approaches the northern end of the multi-use trail east of Gulf of Mexico Drive. To continue, riders must cross the street.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 16, 2019
Trail extension added to town's transportation wish list

The prokect would have competition from the region

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pamela Nadalini was the subject of an investigation in which employees accused her of retaliation and bullying in the workplace.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 16, 2019
City fires auditor and clerk

Former City Auditor and Clerk Pamela Nadalini declined a request to resign, preserving her ability to take legal action against the city in the future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 16, 2019
Cops Corner: No one suspicious around here

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The Bird Key home at 604 Mourning Dove Drive recently for $2.47 million. Built in 2006, it has five bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,240 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.65 million in 2012.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 16, 2019
Bird Key home sells for $2.47 million

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 31-Jan. 4

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The Braden Oaks home at 3414 65th St. E. recently sold for $930,000. Built in 1994, it has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,011 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 16, 2019
Braden Oaks home tops local sales at $930,000

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 31-Jan. 4

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • January 16, 2019
The Lido mob wins

The developers’ withdrawal of their Lido Beach Pavilion plans will be a Pyrrhic victory. In the end, all the city’s residents will lose.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • January 16, 2019
How red tide affects an 11-year-old

We'll send your letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sign on Gulf of Mexico Drive advertising the St. Regis.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 16, 2019
Unicorp request for Longboat sales office moves forward

Sales office could be on site in six months

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The ODA crowd throws commemorative mini-basketballs in the air at the close of the school's ceremony at its new field house.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 16, 2019
ODA's new multi-sport facility offers athletic and academic benefits

The Out-of-Door Academy's new Fox Field House facility gives the Thunder more room for basketball, volleyball and other indoor sports.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mustangs senior forward Josh Young barrels into a Pirates defender on a drive to the basket.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 16, 2019
Mustangs extend culture of winning — and fun

The Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball program has had a consistent culture despite the typical turnover of high school rosters.

  • East County
  • Sports
Levi works as an ambassador dog for Southeastern Guide Dogs.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 16, 2019
Barking good time at the Southeastern Guide Dogs Heroes Breakfast

Southeastern Guide Dogs hosted their annual Heroes Breakfast on Jan. 16 to honor veterans who have guide dogs and service dogs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 16, 2019
Welcome, baby Baldwin

Jon “Tripp” Bradford Baldwin III was born Dec. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker said he is proud of the county's employees and their commitment to the community.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 16, 2019
Manatee County administrator seeks retirement

Manatee commissioners must decide about hiring process for top-level post.

  • East County
  • News
East County resident Violeta Velazquez, center, lost her husband, Tony Rodriguez, unexpectedly in September 2018 to health issues. Her sons, Zergio Rodriguez Velazquez (left) and Zebastian Rodriguez Velazquez (right) are healing.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 16, 2019
Group explores grief for children

Tidewell program in Lakewood Ranch expands bereavement services for children and families.

  • East County
  • News
Fawley Bryant Architecture Vice President of Interior Design Sarah Colandro, Southwest Florida Museum Executive Director Brynne Anne Besio and Willis Smith Construction project manager Angel Ortiz are excited about the partnership
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 16, 2019
Museum creates regional child-focused exhibit

Lakewood Ranch businesses support museum vision.

  • East County
  • News
Through her children's books, Joy Shepherd aims to start a positive conversation between children and parents.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 16, 2019
Longboater brings childhood conversations to life in books

Joy Shepherd has written four children’s books discussing serious topics that challenge parents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Danny Walker, a member of the Web.com Tour, and LECOM Trustee Tom Wedzik get together at a press conference to announce LECOM as the title sponsor.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 16, 2019
LECOM is fit to a tee in Lakewood Ranch

LECOM believes Suncoast Classic sponsorship in Lakewood Ranch will pay major branding dividends during Web.com Tour.

  • East County
  • News
Marco Peters opened Sarasota Sea Lion Preserve to the public on Dec. 1.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 16, 2019
Sarasota Sea Lion Preserve now open to the public in Myakka City

Sarasota Sea Lion Preserve now open to the public in Myakka City.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Interim Public Works Director Chad Butzow said the proximity of the pseudo roundabout to University Parkway creates traffic backups in turn lanes currently.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 16, 2019
Market Street upgrades under consideration in Lakewood Ranch

Traffic analysis performed as part of diverging diamond agreement..

  • East County
  • News
Cynthia Saunders has served as the School District of Manatee County's superintendent since July 1, 2018 and her contract ends June 30, 2019. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 16, 2019
News briefs: Manatee superintendent vote postponed

Private school fair offers options for older children.

  • East County
  • News
Kendyl Brahler, with Lady Bombers coach Karl Mason.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 16, 2019
East County High 5 Moments: 01.17.19

East County High 5 Moments: 01.17.19

  • East County
  • Sports
Ciniya Moore.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 16, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Ciniya Moore

The ODA guard talks work ethic and her basketball origins

  • East County
  • Sports
Kris, Kristen and Laney Bowman. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 16, 2019
Bell-ringing success

St. Armands Key Lutheran Church volunteers raised $26,596 in 2018, making them a top fundraising site in Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Roger Pettingell, the No. 1 real estate agent in Sarasota and Manatee counties by total sales volume, sold this home at 622 S. Owl drive for $5.6 million. (Photo Courtesy)
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 16, 2019
Pettingell tops real estate volume for 7th consecutive year

The Longboat Key Realtor broke his 2017 number, which made him the first in Sarasota County to top $100 million in a year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dockmaster Larry Bateman, Purser Margie Clark, Scribe Graham Sampson, Dockmaster John Shea Commodore Bill Coughlin
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 15, 2019
Longboat Harbour changes watch

For the first time since 2015, the condominium complex has new leadership.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rusty Chinnis is a certified fly-casting instructor.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 15, 2019
Instructor casts a deep love of fly-fishing

Longboat's Rusty Chinnis knows the mechanics, but also knows there's a lot more to teach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Speed limits of 30 mph exist throughout Bay Isles, though speeding has been an issue for years.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 15, 2019
Longboat community aims to turn tables on speeders

It is hoped speed tables will slow down Bay Isles motorists

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Meg Hausberg, The Circus Arts Conservatory Founder Dolly Jacobs and Joyce Wartinbee
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 15, 2019
Christ Church serves tea and Circus Arts Conservatory lesson

About 70 Christ Church women listened to Dolly Jacobs talk about The Circus Arts Conservatory Jan. 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nearly 100 guests came to hear about staying creative as you age. Ringling College's Morgan Woolverton spoke about virtual reality and its future applications.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 15, 2019
Lakewood Ranch launches lecture series

LWR Talks series attracts nearly 100 residents to first event.

  • East County
  • News
Karen Liebert, Monsignor Gerry Finnegan, Patty Madsen and Ginny Akhoury
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 15, 2019
St. Mary Women's Guild hosts baby shower for Community Pregnancy Clinics

Each attendee brought a gift, such as clothing, diapers or a toy to be donated.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rhonda Leiberick, the program director for Habitat for Humanity of Sarasota, Barbara Beck, Habitat for Humanity of Florida President and CEO and Renee Snyder, Habitat for Humanity of Sarasota
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 15, 2019
Argus Foundation celebrates annual meeting

Florida Senator Bill Galvano was the speaker for the event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
75-foot ladder can reach buildings five to six stories high.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 15, 2019
Amore used as fire department training site

Demolition of Amore will begin in February.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • January 15, 2019
Sarasota deputies exemplify teamwork, dedication in K9 competition

Two Sarasota deputies earned first place awards in the Gulf Coast Police K9 Competition with their K9s companions earlier this month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Key Niners President Debbie Rand, Bonnie Chisling and Shelly Lazarus
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 15, 2019
Key Niners toast to new members

The women's golf group welcomed their new members at a brunch on Jan. 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Randy Langley
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 15, 2019
Langley drops out of Longboat Commission race

Commission should set policy, not run town

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Opponents of the pavilion plans wore red to today's public hearing.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 14, 2019
Lido Beach pavilion plans in jeopardy

Facing outspoken public opposition, the team behind a proposal to redevelop the Lido pool and pavilion asked the city to discuss the possibility of terminating the lease agreement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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