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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 14, 2017
Christ Church celebrates reading buddies

Santa Claus made a special appearance to hand out early presents Dec. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Karen Holbrook
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 14, 2017
USFSM names Karen Holbrook regional chancellor

Holbrook will begin her new role on Jan. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Police say this is the man who stole three rings from a UTC jewelry store.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • December 14, 2017
UTC thief runs off with three diamond rings

Investigators say man was looking at rings inside the store when he grabbed them and dashed away.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • December 14, 2017
Third graders ask Santa for tech, toys and happiness

Students at ODA on Siesta Key weren't shy about asking Santa for the gifts of their dreams this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • December 14, 2017
Cops Corner: Poor parkers pay the price

A look at the most interesting police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Now the overlay district will go before the County Commission in January.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • December 14, 2017
Planning Commission advances Pinecraft Overlay District

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend the County Commission approve the new district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ina Gross was found dead in the garage of her Lakewood Ranch home in January 2012. (File photo.)
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 14, 2017
Suspect arrested for 2012 Lakewood Ranch homicide

Ina Gross' alleged killer will be extradited to the United States to face murder charges.

  • East County
  • News
Braden Woods resident Susan Darovec refills seed in one of her bird feeders. The upside-down can below it is to keep squirrels from climbing up to eat the seeds.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 14, 2017
Bird-lovers feed their hobby through laws of attraction

East County residents share tips for attracting wildlife.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristine Nickel
  • December 14, 2017
Don't stress — declutter

Is your ‘stuff’ weighing you down? Follow these practical steps to lighten your load.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Kelly Brown blows by a Lakewood Ranch High defender.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 14, 2017
Sarasota High junior has flourished through toughness

Sarasota High junior has flourished through her toughness.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Stan Edelson won the 800 meter race at the Florida Senior Games (3:29.89).
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 14, 2017
Sarasotan takes home 800 meter medal at Florida Senior Games

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Johnnie Williams IV.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 14, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Johnnie Williams IV

The Booker High junior talks dunking and dancing on video.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jamar Johnson.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 14, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 12.14.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 12.14.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The home at 730 Sarabay Road recently sold for $3.1 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 14, 2017
Sarabay Acres home sells for $3.1 million

Residential real estate transactions for Nov. 27-Dec. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The private land is tied to a planned roundabout at U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 14, 2017
Downtown developer seeks land-use changes

A proposed comprehensive plan amendment could allow for a large high-rise project at U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This drawing from the city shows the before-and-after concepts for redesigning Second and Fourth streets to better serve cyclists.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 14, 2017
Downtown bike plans roll forward

The city is refining a plan to create downtown streets targeted at cyclists — and still considering a vision for a narrower Fruitville Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kimley Horn planners Shawn Dressler and Bill Waddill present a concept for redeveloping the Bath & Racquet Club to a room of residents at City Hall.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 14, 2017
Bath & Racquet plans rile up neighbors

As the Bath & Racquet Club plots a residential expansion, people in the area are concerned about the project’s potential height and density.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Supporters of the resident activist group STOP appeared at a Nov. 30 meeting to encourage the city to concentrate on specific issues as it reviews the form-based code.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 14, 2017
City prepares to vet form-based zoning code

A series of high-profile issues could make or break the city's new land use regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 14, 2017
Cops Corner: Man reports shots fired into his home

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 13, 2017
Bayside Community Church hosts first Night of Wonder

More than 4,000 people turned out to the 'streets of Bethlehem.'

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • December 13, 2017
School Board will pay superintendent's legal fees in discrimination investigation

An investigation will soon be underway, and when it does Bowden is entitled to an attorney paid for by the School Board, according to its interpretation of his contract.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 13, 2017
Alta Vista travels down reading Street

Students read outside during the annual event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 13, 2017
SPARCC celebrates the holidays

SPARCC hosted a Cookies, Cakes and Carolers luncheon Dec. 13 at Michael's On East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Teacher of the Year Es Swihart with Todd Bowden.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 13, 2017
Riverview teacher named Teacher of the Year

The announcement came during the Ignite Education awards ceremony on Dec. 13 at The Westin, Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The home at 660 Neptune Ave. recently sold for $1,565,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 13, 2017
Neptune Avenue home sells for $1,565,000

Residential real estate transactions for Nov. 27 and Dec. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The home at 7611 Windy Hill Cove recently sold for $755,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 13, 2017
Country Club East home tops sales at $755,000

Residential real estate transactions for Nov. 27-Dec. 1.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The building at 6647 Midnight Pass Rd. will soon be gone, paving the way for future parking spaces on the Key.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • December 13, 2017
County takes 'incremental steps' on Siesta parking solutions

Money is still a problem for solving Siesta Key's parking problem, but commissioners are moving forward slowly on a number of options.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Marilyn Coker started the move to restore the school 25 years ago.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 13, 2017
Myakka City Historic School House receives $100,000 grant

Selby Foundation helps the historic school rebuild.

  • East County
  • News
Becky LeVesque of Central Park shows off the sunflowers she picked up at The Market at Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 13, 2017
Market soars in Lakewood Ranch

Patrons enjoy opening event and hope offerings expand.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • December 13, 2017
Bearadise continues a legacy in Myakka City

Bearadise Ranch hosts first ever Brunch with the Bears as a tribute to Johnny Welde, who passed almost one year ago.

  • East County
  • News
Doodle Bugs Children's Learning Academy Director of Customer Relations Caroline Berrios, Co-Owner Anna Zavatti, Center Director Marissa Lee, Co-Owner Clarine Repicci and Co-Owner Anthony Insinna at new location in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • December 13, 2017
Doodle Bugs Children's Learning Academy opens in Lakewood Ranch.

The school focuses on play-based learning.

  • East County
  • Business
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • December 13, 2017
Find a way to say yes

This time, the next step in the Colony saga is for real. As Longboat’s P&Z board weighs Unicorp’s plans, it also should consider the alternative: more of the same.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Janice Cook, Barbara Kerwin and Cathy Bishop did the shopping for the donations. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 13, 2017
Garden Club plants presents

Longboat Key Garden Club members donated toys and books to Children First.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Author Doug MacKinnon hopes his Christmas story, "The North Pole Project," inspires others to give and do good.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 13, 2017
Lakewood Ranch author pens Christmas novel

Former presidential speech writer tries to inspire giving with new book.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Club Road could curve north, into the Islandside driving range, if Oceans Properties gets its way.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • December 13, 2017
Resort at Longboat Key Club applies to realign road

The resort's proposals is the first step in its master plan to build a new hotel on its property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 13, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: Dec. 14, 2017

Lillian Alpert, Edward Lapekas, Jesse Shire Myer, Nancy Quinn, Joseph Salvino and Sharon Sullivan died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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