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  • Eric Garwood
  • February 13, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Does anyone use taillights any more?

Police reports from around the key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
All of the Embracing Our Differences submissions were displayed on the walls.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 12, 2019
It's time to embrace our differences in Sarasota

The Artist and Quoters Reception for Embracing our Differences was held at Ringling College.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cynthia Saunders was hired as superintendent of the School District of Manatee County Tuesday night.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • February 12, 2019
School Board of Manatee County hires Saunders

In a 3-2 vote, the board approved a contract for interim superintendent Cynthia Saunders.

  • East County
  • News
Diane Brune, the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund's 2018 John Clarke Humanitarian Award winner, shows off the artwork she won in a raffle.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 12, 2019
Galentine event celebrates philanthropy in Lakewood Ranch

Six Lakewood Ranch women's giving circles court new members to make an even greater impact for the Community Fund.

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 12, 2019
John Ramsey speaks to Longboat Republicans

The Republican Club of Longboat hosted its monthly meeting Feb. 12 in the Harbourside Ballroom.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Judy and Glynn Armitage in 2014.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 12, 2019
Longtime St. Armands Santa Glynn Armitage dies at 82

Shop owner and member of the Circle board of directors recalled as a man who put family first.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Siesta Key Association Vice President Catherine Luckner addresses the February attendees. She says she hopes other neighborhoods will take similar action in response to the Siesta Promenade.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • February 12, 2019
Siesta Key group wants to enter Siesta Promenade conversation

The Siesta Key Association plans to file submit a document to the court system stating that they will be impacted by the development and, thus, should be taken into consideration.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Emergency Services Media Relations Officer will be tweeting on behalf of Sarasota County Fire Chief Michael Regnier.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • February 12, 2019
Sarasota County Fire Department brings back “Tweet from the Heat”

“Tweet from the Heat” returns with a focus on the Sarasota County Fire Chief.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Democratic Club President Ken Marsh, guest speaker Gary Massel and Bob Gary
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 12, 2019
Longboat Key Democratic Club hears from Gary Massel

More than 80 people gathered for the monthly meeting Feb. 12 in the Harbourside Ballroom.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A city employee helps a group of visitors use the new parking pay stations on St. Armands Circle on Tuesday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 12, 2019
St. Armands paid parking begins

Beginning today, a new parking garage is open on St. Armands Circle, and a new paid parking program is in place.

  • Sarasota
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The community lecturer Dr. Daniel Gordis spoke to a packed room.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 12, 2019
The Jewish Federation gathers for community lecture

Dr. Daniel Gordis spoke on how to heal the rift between Israel and American Jews.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Betty Holland turned 103-years-old on Feb. 11.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 11, 2019
A Sarasotans advice for long life

A woman turned 103 on Feb. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    In Memoriam |
  • February 11, 2019
Margo Lee

Margo Lee Obituary 5/12/1927 - 2/5/2019

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Markers both orange and green line the safe passage out of Buttonwood Harbor into Sarasota Bay.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 11, 2019
Volunteers keep Longboat Key boating channel open

Buttonwood Harbor organization has kept boaters from running aground since the 1960s.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • February 11, 2019
When the gong is struck, Longboat's Longbeach Village Olympics begin

Games will be played throughout the Village.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch resident Dick Vitale and The V Foundation for Cancer Research announced that Avery Johnson, Chris Fowler and Dabo Swinney will be the honorees at the 2019 Dick Vitale Gala on May 10 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 11, 2019
2019 Dick Vitale Gala honorees announced

Dabo Swinney, Avery Johnson and Chris Fowler are coming to town

  • East County
  • Sports
Educators pose with William H. Bashaw, in front. He served as Manatee County Schools Superintendent for from 1970 to 1983. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 11, 2019
Bradenton school namesake dies

Former Manatee Schools Superintendent William H. Bashaw leaves legacy.

  • East County
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    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • February 11, 2019
Presidents Day prompts upcoming county government closures

County government offices, as well as other administrative resources, are among those that will be closed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
View of the palm tree planted at Colony.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • February 11, 2019
Palm sprouts on former Colony site

Hydroseeding appears to have taken hold at Colony site

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Italian chef greeted Ciao Italia! diners.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • February 11, 2019
Owner of Holmes Beach restaurant buys Longboat location

Longboat diners can still get their Italian food fix

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Erin Weinberger and her mom, Amy Weinberger, who said the Players have helped Erin earn professional acting jobs.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 10, 2019
Smitten with the Players in Lakewood Ranch

Those attending the Sarasota community theater's fundraiser in Lakewood Ranch sing its praises.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Marie and Ray Wilhem with Sophie
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 10, 2019
Paint the Sarasota downtown red

The Downtown Sarasota Festival of the Arts celebrated 31 years.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 10, 2019
All Angels members gather for annual brunch

About 70 church members attended the brunch and meeting on Feb. 10 at Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 9, 2019
Anglers reel in fun

Children learn to fish in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
It was Sarasota 8-year-old David LaBonte who broke out first at the start of the 5K, but it was Sarasota's Matt Russell, at right in the blue shirt, who won.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 9, 2019
Doggies for Duchenne draws record crowd in Lakewood Ranch

Doggies for Duchenne draws record crowd in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • February 8, 2019
St. Barbara Church hosts 35th annual Greek Festival

Sarasota and Manatee residents can experience in Greek traditions and food.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Trevor and Alivia Sting
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 8, 2019
St. Martha's loves to dance

The father-daughter dance had a Valentine's Day theme.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 8, 2019
It's time for sweethearts at Willis Elementary in Lakewood Ranch

Valentine's ball features music, dancing and doughnuts.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Levi Silljestrom, Finn Silljestrom and Dewey Silljestrom
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 8, 2019
Pop in a movie at Church of the Redeemer

Church of the Redeemer's family movie night showcased "Incredibles 2."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Clint and Heather Kasten at a Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance event.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 8, 2019
Time for Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance to look toward the future

Heather Kasten has accepted the role of president and CEO with the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch's Erv Hyde is 78 but he still loves to make music.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 8, 2019
Come join the Manatee Community Concert Band

Lakewood Ranch residents among those who enjoy a renewed musical career with the Manatee Community Concert Band.

  • East County
  • News
Rob Emery and Chris Beyersdorff are the co-owners of the new DOGPerfect store at The Green in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 8, 2019
Partners cater to dog lovers in Lakewood Ranch

DOGPerfect set to open at The Green in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Business
Cops Corner
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 8, 2019
Strange storage theft in Bradenton

Interesting police reports in the Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Dick Vitale will present a $200,000 pediatric cancer research grant in the name of Tyler Trent.Â
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 8, 2019
Dick Vitale to present $200,000 pediatric cancer research grant at Gala

The grant will be made in honor of former Purdue University student Tyler Trent

  • East County
  • Sports
    In Memoriam |
  • February 8, 2019
James Joseph Viera 1940-2019

He traveled the world as a Lieutenant on several nuclear submarines from 1962-1968.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
University Park resident Pat Thompson makes sure to congratulate Recreation District Chairman Bob Wood after the meeting.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 8, 2019
University Park homeowners approve golf club purchase

Homeowner who opposes the process files lawsuit against the recreation district.

  • East County
  • News
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