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Saraiah Walkes.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 29, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 03.29.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 03.29.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Proposed legislation would limit the town' s ability to regulate infrastructure of wireless communication providers.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 29, 2017
Town stands up to Tallahassee

Commission hires lobbyist over bills affecting regulation of planned utility project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy this week' s edition of Cops Corner!
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 29, 2017
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 3.30.2017

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 28, 2017
Beachplace takes in Chicago

Connie Scardelli performed a rendition of "Chicago The Musical" for residents on March 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 28, 2017
Friends of Tennis say farewell to season

The members gathered at the Longboat Key Tennis Center on March 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Donna Betts, 62, allegedly pointed a rifle at Sarasota Crew rowers and coaches Monday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 28, 2017
Dickey Betts’ wife allegedly points rifle at Sarasota Crew rowers

Sarasota County deputies arrested 62-year-old Donna Betts for allegedly brandishing a rifle as rowers prepared for practice.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota plans for Fruitville Road include three traffic circles where traffic lights now control the flow of cars, trucks and pedestrians.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 28, 2017
Key leaders address Sarasota officials about Fruitville Road plans

Sarasota officials attended a Town Commission workshop to discuss how the city's development plans will affect regional traffic.

  • Longboat Key
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(Eric Garwood) Construction has begun at 545 Bay Isles Parkway.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 28, 2017
Longboat Key will soon have a new retail bank

Construction of the building began last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Participants get sprayed with colored chalk throughout the run. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 28, 2017
Run organizers send good 'vibes' to Lakewood Ranch

The Color Vibe event is different from The Color 5K, which was a no-show at Premier Sports Campus in November 2016.

  • East County
  • News
Armando Linde' s departure from the Town Commission has created a vacancy for the District 1 seat.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 27, 2017
Longboat looking for replacement commissioner

Applications are being accepted now; decision planned on April 3

  • Longboat Key
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Swan boats
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 27, 2017
APRIL FOOLS -- Region looks to swan boats to solve traffic

250-boat fleet will be world's largest

  • Sarasota
  • News
Turtle-nesting season runs from May 1 through Oct. 31.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 27, 2017
Town to host sea turtle lighting workshop

Turtle nesting season begins May 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A new Ringling College of Art art Design residence hall would accommodate up to 185 students.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 27, 2017
Ringling College plans 185-student residence hall

The $22 million Ringling College of Art & Design facility would overlook Whitaker Bayou on the east side of campus.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Standing: Planning Committee: Kathy Neudorfer, Cindy Noble, Rita Lynch, Barbara Gurchiek and Mary Del Pup; Sitting: Planning committee member Gerri Nagle and the Revs. Gerry Finegan and Eric Scanlan
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 27, 2017
St. Mary Women's Guild treats members to trendy afternoon

The "Chantilly Lace" Fashion Show featured clothing from Dillard's.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Driver David Steele died in a crash at DeSoto Speedway on Saturday night. DeSoto Speedway photo.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 26, 2017
Sprint car legend dies at DeSoto Speedway

Tampa resident pronounced dead at the scene

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 26, 2017
Manatee County girls win, boys lose All-Star game to Sarasota County

The games featured nine total players from area schools.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 25, 2017
Sleepy Lagoon hosts annual neighborhood party

Residents gathered for a buffet dinner and drinks on March 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 25, 2017
Residents swarm to Sweetgrass Farms for Honey Bee Festival

Sweetgrass Farms hosted the second annual Honey Bee Festival to benefit University of Florida honey bee lab.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 25, 2017
RC Car Open races into second year

The Suncoast Science Faulhaber Fab Lab revs its engines for second annual Remote Control Car Open March 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 25, 2017
City staff pitches in to Keep Sarasota County Beautiful

City of Sarasota staff pitched in March 25 to help clean up Lido BeaCity of Sarasota got their hands dirty March 25 on Lido Beach as part of the Keep Sarasota County Beautiful initiative.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 25, 2017
Longboat Key shows off at open house

The annual community open house included fire trucks, boats and free firemen hats.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 25, 2017
Lakewood Ranch 'Beer Belly' run supports Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee

About 250 runners turned out for the first-year event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Michele Butler, Laurie Saggese and Natalie Fazio
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 24, 2017
The Players Club enjoys Greek night

Residents enjoyed Greek appetizers and dishes on March 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 24, 2017
Neighbors, buyers get sneak peak at downtown development

Michael Saunders and Kolter Urban host a block party at site of The Mark Sarasota, a proposed condominium community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Gotcha Group operates free shuttle services in other cities, mostly college towns.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 24, 2017
Downtown shuttle gets name, start date

i-Ride Sarasota, a free on-demand downtown transportation service, will begin operations March 28.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Proposed legislation would limit the town' s ability to regulate infrastructure of wireless communication providers.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 24, 2017
Longboat Key opposes legislation that could compromise undergrounding project

The legislation would limit the town's ability to regulate infrastructure of wireless communication providers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 24, 2017
Cystic Fibrosis Luncheon in Lakewood Ranch kicks off local fundraising efforts

Team Kasten raises funds, awareness for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County continues to grow as the economy picks up.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 24, 2017
INTERACTIVE: Sarasota County population grows 1.9%

Though its growth rate has stalled, U.S. Census Bureau estimates show Sarasota remains one of the fastest-growing counties in the country.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota High fell in the semifinals to eventual champion Tate High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 24, 2017
Panhandle team takes Sarasota Baseball Classic title

Sarasota High fell in the semifinals to the eventual champion.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Will a plunging speed limit chase motorists away?
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 24, 2017
APRIL FOOLS: Speed limit plummets in Lakewood Ranch to chase away commuters

Get up to speed on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard changes.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 24, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 03.24.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 03.24.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 23, 2017
Sarasota Chamber networks on island time

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce welcomed members to an tropical-themed Hob Nob.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Town Commission has rejected an 80-foot building height limit.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 23, 2017
Town Commission rejects 80-foot building height limit

The 80-foot limit had been recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Charter Review Committee has been selected.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 23, 2017
Longboat Charter Review Committee has been selected

The committee will recommend changes to the town charter for the consideration of Key voters.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
City crews are responding to the water main break, but it' s unclear when the road will reopen. Image courtesy city of Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 23, 2017
Water main break closes segment of North Trail

All lanes of U.S. 41 are closed between Myrtle Street and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way as crews respond to the incident.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 23, 2017
Key of Sea hits high note at The Players Club

The chorus performed for residents and friends on March 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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