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  • Katie Johns
  • January 25, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries

Norman Reiter, Doris Blair and Betty Swift died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Revitalization Task Force Chairman Tom Freiwald speaks to the crowd at Monday’s Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization meeting.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 25, 2017
Task Force makes progress with traffic fixes

Three of four ideas outlined by the Longboat Key group are moving forward.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 25, 2017
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 1.25.2017

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Longboat Key residents attended an informational forum last week at which Unicorp National Developments President Chuck WhIttall answered questions in advance of a March 14 referendum on expanding density at the Colony.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 25, 2017
Colony developer releases traffic study

An analysis shows the proposal to redevelop the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort will reduce traffic. But how, exactly?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
John Tendall donated 10 Strider bikes to Children First over the holidays.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 25, 2017
Longboater gives kids ride of a lifetime

John Tendall donated 10 Strider balance bikes to Children First.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 25, 2017
St. Mary hosts baby shower

The women's guild of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church brought gifts for the women of SOLVE.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Zachary Fuesser prepares to fire his Krieghoff K-80 Sporter.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 25, 2017
Sporting clays given a shot at Ancient Oak

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Guy Virgilio congratulates his team on winning the Class 5A District 8 title.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 25, 2017
Lakewood Ranch girls soccer coach keeps Mustangs stable

He recently hit the 300 win milestone with the Mustangs.

  • East County
  • Sports
Guests will enjoy food from 46 restaurants at the 10th annual Forks & Corks Grand Tasting Jan. 29.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 25, 2017
Toast to the Most: Enjoy the Forks & Corks Grand Tasting to the fullest

We've got the insider tips needed to get the most out of the Forks & Corks main event.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Photo by Joe Lutz
    A time to celebrate |
  • January 25, 2017
Just Married: Kiki Steinberg and Trent Bowers

On Dec. 3 the couple proved that it's never too late for young love.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
Ben Affleck wrote, directed and starred in "Live By Night." Photo courtesy of "Live By Night."
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 25, 2017
Longboat Key gets nod in Ben Affleck's movie

‘Live By Night’ mentions Longboat Key but wasn't filmed in the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
State Sen. Greg Steube has filed two bills that have rankled Sarasota and Manatee counties’ municipalities.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 25, 2017
Steube tax bill may cost Longboat thousands

Sen. Greg Steube submits legislation that will cap business tax payments at $25.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kolbie Ward.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 25, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 01.25.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 01.25.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Emma Fazio.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 25, 2017
East County High Five Moments: 01.25.17

East County High Five Moments: 01.25.17

  • East County
  • Sports
More than 500 people had lined up by 7 a.m. in efforts to be first in line to the opening of Earth Fare' s new store in Seminole in September 2016.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 25, 2017
Earth Fare anchors CORE project

Tavistock doesn't wait for CORE project to be established.

  • East County
  • News
The proposed stop sign would be in the grassy median beside the left turn lane, heading into the Lakewood Ranch Country Club from southbound Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, pictured here.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 25, 2017
Safety a concern at Country Club entrance

Could a stop sign improve traffic patterns and improve safety?

  • East County
  • News
A youth ambassador with Goodwill Manasota, Brianna Moss says youth should do their part to help save the environment.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 25, 2017
It's cool she cares

Braden River student's 'Be Cool School Challenge' benefits Goodwill

  • East County
  • News
Eliju Braunstein and Hal Rosenberger crack jokes with each other, even while getting the mail at Kobernick House.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 25, 2017
Senior facility rebrands itself as 'Aviva'

Senior facility rebrands as 'Aviva'

  • East County
  • News
Even the snacks matched the magical theme. Instead of carrots, guests were offered Olaf' s noses and Sven' s antlers instead of pretzels.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • January 24, 2017
Temple Emanu-El puts on a show

Temple Emanu-El invited attendees to celebrate the end of Shabbat with a showing of Disney's Frozen.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Minton and Sandra Tinsley
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • January 24, 2017
Kiwanis Club receives record donation

Sarasota resident leaves record setting gift to the Sarasota Kiwanis Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 24, 2017
Garden Club sips through history of wine

George Mueller of Riedel spoke to the club about the history of wine.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A typical lunch at Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School sits on a tray ready to be served. The lunch meets all nutritional requirements.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • January 24, 2017
Hearty to healthy

School lunches today may look similar to the past, but the difference is what they’re missing.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 24, 2017
Key Niners welcome new members

The club grew by 18 members and greeted some of them with lunch and a round of golf on Jan. 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The proposed overpass would connect to Cattlemen Road, just north of the southern end of the lake at Nathan Benderson Park.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 24, 2017
Sarasota takes 'next step' on overpass

There is no funding for the project currently.

  • East County
  • News
Real estate investor Howard Rooks has offered his two-acre Amore property to the town of Longboat key for $2.2 million.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 24, 2017
UPDATE: Town to buy Amore property

The $2.2 million deal will add another two acres to the future site of the Longboat Center for Arts, Culture and Education.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • January 23, 2017
Dick Cheney speaks at Van Wezel Performing Arts Center

The former vice president kicked off this year’s Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • January 23, 2017
Ringling College Library Association presents Dick Cheney

Vice President Dick Cheney weighs in on the Trump transition and the future of the Republican Party.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Despite complaints from Siesta Key residents, Lido residents maintain their shoreline is in urgent need of more sand.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 23, 2017
Siesta Key residents take legal action to block Big Pass dredge

The Siesta Key Association says the state should not be allowed to issue a permit for a planned Lido Key renourishment project without county approval.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The automated vehicle uses radar, lasers and GPS to stay on course and make adjustments for obstacles and other variables.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 23, 2017
Automated vehicle makes debut in Sarasota

An international transit company showcased its newest offerings at The Mall at UTC.

  • East County
  • News
“Do you want to build a snowman?” kits were set out for the children as they arrived at the event.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • January 23, 2017
Temple Sinai hosts magical movie night

Temple Sinai invites guests to let it go during Frozen movie night.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • January 22, 2017
Seafood, music and more bring residents to Five Points Park

The Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival filled Five Points Park with art, music and seafood.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 22, 2017
RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS JAN. 9 - JAN. 13

Lake Club home sells for $1.45 million

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 22, 2017
Classic cars crowd St. Armands

Classic antique cars from 1900 to 1992 were on display at St. Armands Circle on Jan. 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • January 21, 2017
Women’s March defies expectations

Thousands of people march across the Ringling Bridge during the Women’s Solidarity March.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 21, 2017
Jail time aids school classrooms

Winter carnival proves a success for McNeal families, teachers

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 21, 2017
Flurries of fun

Foundations Academies hosts Snow Day event

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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