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Attendees of the luncheon can pick out commemorative ceramic bowls such as those pictured here. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 1, 2017
Food Bank carves out message about hunger

Sarasota Woodturners among those supporting Empty Bowls fundraiser.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Boulevard south of the new Centauri Insurance building is blocked off. Schroeder-Manatee Ranch is waiting for Sarasota County to acquire the right of way needed so it can extend the road to Fruitville Road.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 1, 2017
Negotiations delay road extension project for Lakewood Ranch

LWR Boulevard extension can't begin until Sarasota County purchases properties.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 31, 2017
St. Armands Fright Night tricks and treats

The annual event concluded with a performance of "Thriller" by the Sarasota High School Drama Department.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • October 31, 2017
Sewage spill closes lanes on U.S. 41

Crews are on the scene trying to clean up the spill, just south of Central Sarasota Parkway.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The 500-foot long jetty has been baking in the Florida sun for since it was completed in 1957.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • October 31, 2017
Manatee County proposes replacing Longboat Pass Inlet jetty

The 50-year-old barrier at the south of Anna Maria island is leaking sand, so Manatee county wants to replace it.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 31, 2017
Women's Golf Association tees up for season

The group kicked off season with a round of golf and lunch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Planning and Zoning Vice Chairman Ken Schneier has lived in Bay Isles since his retirement in 2009.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • October 31, 2017
Self-proclaimed problem solver qualifies for Longboat Key District 3 seat

Planning and Zoning Board Vice Chairman Ken Schneier is ready to run for a vacancy left by Mayor Terry Gans.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • October 31, 2017
Sheriff's Office encourages safety on Halloween

Go out in groups, supervise your children and eat only factory-wrapped candy.

  • Sarasota
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Manatee County Animals Services sent this picture of the dog they called "the broken puppy." Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2017
Rescue seeks donations for treatment of 'broken puppy'

The 4-month-old dog suffered shattered hips and other injuries.

  • East County
  • News
Paid parking is one of the options the County Commission is looking at to help fix parking problems on the Key.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • October 31, 2017
Pay to park works for other beaches

County commissioners, weighing the future of parking on Siesta Key, hear how paid systems work and can succeed.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Larry Steagall, Larry Bateman, Richard Cyr, Jim Fox, Bob Mazurek and Tom Reese at last year's parade.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 31, 2017
Rotary Club to continue Veterans Day tradition

At 2 p.m. on Nov. 11, veterans will walk in the 4th annual Veterans Day Parade on Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 31, 2017
Israel Tennis Center named in honor of Larry Greenspon

On Oct. 23, the Israel Tennis Centers Foundation named Israel’s premiere tennis center in Ramat Hasharon in honor of Larry and Mary Greenspon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 30, 2017
Braden River football beats Booker 42-7

The Pirates scored their first four possessions.

  • East County
  • Sports
In the next few months, piles of storm debris will continue to dwindle around the city and county.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • October 30, 2017
County, city still working on Hurricane Irma debris removal

Storm debris collection should be finished in the city by Thanksgiving, and finished in the county between December and March.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Decorations chairwoman Diane Nelson and event chairwoman Elaine Shapiro are pleased with the turnout. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 30, 2017
Women's group hosts harvest-themed fundraiser

Sold-out event featured 30 vendors for holiday shopping.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kate Walker. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 30, 2017
East County district swimming results

Each area school had individual event winners.

  • East County
  • Sports
SPD Chief Bernadette DiPino (behind podium) speaks alongside volunteers and members of the department's Homeless Outreach Team during a press conference announcing the IACP awards.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • October 30, 2017
SPD wins two awards from International Association of Chiefs of Police

The honors recognize the department's volunteers as well as homeless outreach efforts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dogs and cats dancing together? Yes, it happens at Putts Fore Mutts. Humane Society Treasurer Christine Legge wore the dog suit and that's volunteer Regina Marsh in her cat outfit.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 29, 2017
Fundraising drive draws golfers to Lakewood Ranch

Eighty golfers support Humane Society at annual Putts Fore Mutts.

  • East County
  • News
Bob and Ruth German
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 29, 2017
Longboat Island Chapel reunites for Oktoberfest

On Oct. 29, chapel members enjoyed brats and live music.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 29, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Chargers take part in Luis Figo tournament

The IVP World Cup Qualifier by FIGO7 was held at Premier Sports Complex Oct. 28-29.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 29, 2017
Selby sprouts spooktacular Halloween fun

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens hosted its annual Halloween event on Oct. 29.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 29, 2017
Longboat Harbour revels in tricks and treats

Residents dined and danced at the condominium's Halloween party on Oct. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 29, 2017
Cops Corner: Sheriff's Office looks for missing bulldozer

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

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Mike and Donna Baker
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 29, 2017
Halloween haunts Bird Key Yacht Club

Club members dressed to impress at the annual Halloween party on Oct. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Southeast High School band braved a steady rain to help Lake Club's Kevin Swan ask Shaina Frisch a very important question on Oct 28 at the Mandeville Beer Garden in Sarasota.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 28, 2017
A different kind of wedding band in Sarasota

Southeast High School Marching Band serves key role in "Operation Proposal."

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 28, 2017
Van Wezel hosts Giving Hunger the Blues

Giving Hunger the Blues and Jazz on the Bay rocked the bay front on Oct. 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Andrei Nesterenko as Brom Bones gets a stern talking to from Farmer Stuyvesant, portrayed by Bob Fahey.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 28, 2017
'Sleepy Hollow' postponed due to inclement weather

Tonight's show in Lakewood Ranch will be moved to Sunday, Oct. 29.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 28, 2017
Sarasota hosts first Age Friendly Festival

The Patterson Foundation sponsored the festival to invite community members and stakeholders to learn about Sarasota’s age-friendly features.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 28, 2017
Benderson Park turns pink for fight against cancer

An estimated 20,000 people participated in the 2017 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 28, 2017
Longboat Key Club carves into Halloween

Members and resort guests carved pumpkins and decorated cookies at the club's pumpkin carving lunch on Oct. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Jenn Fairchild, Tristan Fairchild and Tiffany Schlater take a break during Boo Fest.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 28, 2017
Thousands line Lakewood Main Street for Boo Fest

Thousands line Lakewood Main Street for annual event.

  • East County
  • News
Cindy Teuton and Carla Thomas, bus drivers for the School District of Manatee County, have always memorized the names of their student riders. With the new software, there will be no need.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 28, 2017
Software takes swipe at identifying students on school bus

School district adds software on school buses to provide more information for drivers.

  • East County
  • News
East County football roundup: 10.27.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 27, 2017
East County football roundup: 10.27.17

East County football roundup: 10.27.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota football roundup: 10.27.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 27, 2017
Sarasota football roundup: 10.27.17

Sarasota football roundup: 10.27.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 27, 2017
ODA football wins first home playoff game in eight years

The Thunder ran over Sante Fe Catholic 42-6.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 27, 2017
Headless horseman rides through Sarasota Polo Club

The Players Centre for Performing Arts presented 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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