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Lakewood Ranch's Steve Verhoeven was excited to see the Wienermobile up close.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 5, 2017
Wienermobile makes debut at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

The Planter's NUTmobile also came to visit.

  • East County
  • News
Margaret Good addresses supporters Tuesday night at Darwin Evolutionary Cuisine in Sarasota.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • December 5, 2017
Good wins House District 72 Democratic primary

The Sarasota attorney topped businesswoman Ruta Jouniari to represent her party in the special election.

  • Sarasota
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Riverview High Principal Paul Burns will not return to the school after winter break.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • December 5, 2017
Riverview High principal leaving for job with state

Dr. Paul Burns will start with the Florida Department of Education Jan. 3.

  • Sarasota
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The Selby Library is one of two places you can catch the county's free workshop on starting a business.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • December 5, 2017
Learn how to start a business in Sarasota County

The Dec. 6 workshop will answer your questions about everything from occupancy rates to tax requirements.

  • Sarasota
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The Myakka City Historical Society announced it has received a $100,000 grant from the William G. and Marie Selby Foundation to held fund the final phase of restoration of the Myakka City Historic 1914 School House.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 5, 2017
Myakka City Historic School House receives $100,000 grant

The William G. and Marie Selby Foundation presents $100,000 to finish final phase of renovation.

  • East County
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The home, built in 1982, has gone through more than a decade of renovations and expansions.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • December 5, 2017
Longboat home listed for $12.5 million

The 12,752-square-foot gulf-front property features six bedrooms and six full bathrooms.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Santa will once again return to Holidays on the Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 5, 2017
Holidays on the Ranch will melt your hear

Jay Heater: Side of Ranch

  • East County
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Shots were fired outside of the Main Plaza parking lot around 2:30 a.m. Friday, the Sarasota Police Department said.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 4, 2017
Sarasota police seek information after downtown shooting

The Sarasota Police Department is attempting to identify two people they believe were present when shots were fired near east Main Street on Friday morning.

  • Sarasota
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 Steve Herich holds up his client's unusual inshore catch.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • December 4, 2017
Fish out of (deep) water

Unusual catch makes fisherman's day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 4, 2017
Laurel neighbors deck the park

Laurel Park neighborhood residents gathered in Laurel Park for its annual holiday party Dec. 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
East County sports roundup: 12.04.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 4, 2017
East County sports weekend roundup: 12.04.17

East County sports weekend roundup: 12.04.17

  • East County
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Australian pines are resistant to salt water spray and need little soil nutrition, allowing them to thrive on beachfronts.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • December 4, 2017
Australian pines in Longboat's crosshairs

Commissioners approved town reimbursement for removing Australian pine from private property.

  • Longboat Key
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Traffic on and off the barrier islands is part of the FDOT study, including how it flows back and forth from the mainland.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • December 4, 2017
FDOT's proposals to slice through barrier island traffic on display Tuesday

Longboat workshop offers the opportunity to see progress, ask questions

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Diane and Pete Shaw and Esther Martin
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 4, 2017
Casa Del Mar gets groovy

Residents donned their most far out apparel for a party on the patio on Dec. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 3, 2017
Cops Corner: Found 'body' discovered to be a doll

A round up of this week's most interesting police reports from Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 3, 2017
Holiday cheer goes on parade in Sarasota

Sarasota residents were invited to come one, come all to Sarasota's circus-themed holiday parade on Dec. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 3, 2017
Siesta Beach hosts annual Seafood and Music Festival

The second annual Siesta Beach Seafood and Music Festival took place Dec. 2-3 at Siesta Key Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Elisabeth Waters of Sarasota says routine exercise is "something you do, and you're proud that you're doing it and you still can do it."
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 3, 2017
Elisabeth Waters remains a picture of health

When it comes to self improvement, consistency outweighs intent.

  • Health
Damien Gordon, here shooting a three-pointer, led the Mustangs with 19 points.
    By
  • Breanne Williams
  • December 2, 2017
Lakewood Ranch boys basketball wins season opener

The Mustangs took down Plant City High at the RP Funding Center.

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 2, 2017
Lawn Party serves Longboat's best dishes

The seventh annual Longboat Key Kiwanis Lawn Party featured 28 restaurants.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 2, 2017
Manatee County hosts TSA competition

More than 800 students test technology skills, knowledge at Braden River High.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 1, 2017
Santa brings holiday cheer to St. Armands

Santa Claus flipped the switch on the Circle's Christmas tree and took photos with children.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 1, 2017
St. Mary sings to the holidays

The Women's Guild and Men's Club hosted the annual Christmas Concert on Dec. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
If a site plan is approved, the new lease for the Lido Beach pool and pavilion would begin in May 2018.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 1, 2017
City sticks with Lido pavilion lease deal

City Commissioner Willie Shaw reversed his position on leasing the Lido Beach pool and pavilion to a private operator, but the majority of the board remained in favor.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A boat makes its way to Linger Lodge during the 2015 parade.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 1, 2017
Boat parade continues on Braden River

The fifth annual event will be held Dec. 2.

  • East County
  • News
Rick Piccolo, President and CEO of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, called the new flight a "home run" for the area.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • December 1, 2017
SRQ announces nonstop flight to Pittsburgh

The flights will run Mondays and Fridays starting Feb. 23, 2018.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alexander Pier serves during the Senior Clay Courts Super Category II Tournament.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 1, 2017
Super Cat II Tournament brings tennis competition to Longboat

Tournament play began on Nov. 28 and continues until Dec. 3 at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 1, 2017
CAC swings for a big(ger) top

Circus Arts Conservatory’s most recent capital campaign is about more than just a building.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 1, 2017
Downtown Sarasota lights holiday tree

The Sarasota Downtown Merchants Association hosted its annual tree lighting event Nov. 30 in Five Points Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 30, 2017
Cops Corner: Police assist grandfather inadvertently struck by golf club

A roundup of this week's most interesting police reports from Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Lilly Johnson. Photo by Berkley Mason.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 30, 2017
Bashaw Family Christmas spreads joy

your town

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Peter Hull surveys the damage on Ogden Street on north Siesta Key.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • November 30, 2017
Looking back at a big hurricane season for Sarasota County

This season only brought two named storms to Sarasota. One you probably forgot. One you never will.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 30, 2017
Teachers assure children a cozy Christmas

The annual pajama drive begins Dec. 7.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Michael Gelety, left, argues the Longboat Key Police Departments claim of seizure a condo at 623 Cedars Court belonging to his client, Wayne Natt, Nov. 21 at the Manatee County Judicial Center.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • November 30, 2017
Video voyeurism suspect files homestead claim to avoid Longboat forfeiture

Wayne Natt, through his attorney, has claimed homestead exemption on his 2017 tax bill, constitutionally protecting his home from "forced sale under process of any court."

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • November 30, 2017
Special election Democratic candidates share their views ahead of primary

Margaret Good and Ruta Jouniari explain in their own words why they should represent their party in the District 72 special election primary.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • November 30, 2017
Going forward, Pinecraft community looks into the past

A set of proposed zoning changes to the Pinecraft neighborhood are meant to enhance its way of life and accommodate historical practices.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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