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Florida State University nursing students will come to Manatee County to provide services to patients. Image courtesy of Flickr.com.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 18, 2016
Patient care gains Seminole support

We Care Manatee and FSU will partner to provide care to low-income and uninsured patients.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Commission prepares to implement moratorium on marijuana operations in town.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 18, 2016
Longboat Key takes first step toward marijuana moratorium

The Longboat ordinance will impose a 12-month moratorium on marijuana dispensing organizations and treatment centers in town.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Longboat Key Fire and Rescue team took third place for best chili recipe at Morton's 17th Annual Chili Cook-off. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 17, 2016
Longboat Fire and Rescue heats up chili cook-off

The team took third place in the best recipe category.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Juan Florensa, Longboat Key Utilities Department director, said sea grass mitigation was required during the 2003 dredging project.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 17, 2016
Longboat Key considers options in keeping island canals open

Estimated costs range from $2.5 million to $6 million depending on options chosen.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota Police Department provided this image of the truck that drove off of the Coon Key Bridge.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 17, 2016
Crews remove truck from water near Coon Key Bridge

Congestion plagued the John Ringling Causeway and Coon Key Bridge after a truck drove into the water Monday morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pat Neal, chairman of the executive committee of Neal Communities; Nicole Brooks, vice president of sales for Neal Communities; and Michael Storey, president of Neal Communities. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 17, 2016
Neal sets pace of growth

Homebuilder Neal Communities has sold 856 homes compared with 833 at this time last year.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 17, 2016
Prolific Sarasota felon arrested with guns, drugs

The Sarasota Police Department has charged Elijiata Williams with violating probation following a drug raid last week.

  • Sarasota
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Mark Lucas, Damian Simunovic and Dennis Jackson of Station 11.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 16, 2016
Morton’s cooks up 17th annual Firehouse Chili Cook-Off

Fire stations from Manatee and Sarasota counties cooked up their best attempts for the trophy in the 17th annual Morton’s Firehouse Chili Cook-Off Sunday evening at Southside Village.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 16, 2016
Triathletes race through Longboat

The Longboat Key Triathlon had 350 participants on Oct. 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 16, 2016
ODA accepts Global Cardboard Challenge

Families build and play games made from cardboard at Out-of-Door Academy.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota's Jule Shirley, 1, enjoys a wave of fun at the festival.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 16, 2016
Hunsader Farms festival turns 25

Hundreds of visitors enjoyed the first day of Hunsader Farms’ 25th annual Pumpkin Festival this weekend.

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 15, 2016
IDS parties on the pass

The society's 6th annual event benefited the Education Foundation of Sarasota County and TCI Suncoast.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 15, 2016
Longboat officials putt for Bayfront Park revitalization

The five officials earned $10,000 toward the renovation efforts.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 15, 2016
St. Armands honors St. Francis of Assisi with pet blessing

A sudden downpour couldn't stop St. Armands pet owners from celebrating their furry friends.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 14, 2016
Braden River's dreams of perfection foiled by Venice

The Pirates couldn't get a stop when they needed it the most.

  • East County
  • Sports
East County Football Final 10.14.16
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 14, 2016
East County Football Final 10.14.16

A rough night for East County teams all-around.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota football final 10.14.16
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 14, 2016
Sarasota Football Final 10.14.16

All four teams in the Sarasota area have things to cheer about.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 14, 2016
Bird Key Yacht Club seeks pickleball courts

The club submitted an application for six pickleball courts on Oct. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 13, 2016
Creativity uncorked at Payton Wright Foundation event

Guests enjoyed wine and beer, food and art.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mill Creek's Valerie Cooper-Miller listens as Jeff Mednick, a FDOT project manager for design, shows her what the roundabout would look like.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 13, 2016
FDOT gets high-speed feedback about State Road 64/Rye Road project

More than 150 concerned citizens discussed possible options, such as a traffic signal or roundabout.

  • East County
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Braden Woods resident Gary Herbert speaks agains the project on behalf of the group, Friends of Keep the Woods Inc. It was formed to protect the land on which Myara is proposed.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 13, 2016
Planning board recommends denial of Myara infill project

Manatee County commissioners will decide the project’s fate in December.

  • East County
  • News
Seventh-grader Cemia Gough wins the hula hoop competition.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 13, 2016
A kiss hogs spotlight at Haile Middle School

Middle school students rewarded for excellent behavior.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 13, 2016
Benderson pitches Osprey redevelopment project

Benderson Development Company is working to finish redeveloping the Shoppes at Casey Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota High School Assistant Principal Merlin Schenk completed his outfit with binoculars.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 13, 2016
SHS students, faculty get tacky for spirit week

Students at Sarasota High School dress as tacky tourists for Homecoming Spirit Week.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
A proposed Longboat Key ordinance would impose a 12-month moratorium on marijuana dispensing organizations and treatment centers in town.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 13, 2016
Longboat considers moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries

The Longboat ordinance would impose a 12-month moratorium on marijuana dispensing organizations and treatment centers in town.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mary Tygh Parks captured this shot of a sandhill crane outside her home in Sarasota.
  • By Meghan Sasser
  • October 13, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: Oct. 13

Mary Tygh Parks captured this shot of a sandhill crane outside her home in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • October 13, 2016
The amendments …

Once again, Florida voters will find their ballot full of proposed constitutional amendments. Don’t let the wording fool you. Here is what they really mean.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Jeannie Sparks captured this shot of an osprey at Jiggs Landing.
  • By Meghan Sasser
  • October 13, 2016
East County weather page photo: Oct. 13

Jeannie Sparks captured this shot of an osprey at Jiggs Landing.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Niki Muller captured this sunset shot on Longboat Key’s north end.
  • By Meghan Sasser
  • October 13, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: Oct. 13

Niki Muller captured this sunset shot on Longboat Key’s north end.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee County required the closure of four public schools Oct. 7 so they could be used as shelters for Hurricane Matthew.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 13, 2016
Manatee County School Board reschedules classes

Instructional days have been added to make up time lost from hurricanes.

  • East County
  • Schools
SANCA has lots of programming coming to Nathan Benderson Park in the fall, including Learn to Row 101.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 13, 2016
SANCA gives rundown of fall programming at Benderson Park

Rowing, dragon boating and rollerblading are among the activities.

  • East County
  • Sports
File photo. Keith Lazarcheck and Mark Lucas represent Station 11 during the 16th annual Morton's Chili Cook Off.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 13, 2016
Your Calendar: Morton's Chili Cook-Off

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Oct. 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Military Academy junior Ethan Marks guides Plymouth Harbor resident Charles Gehrie through programing a contact in his iPhone as a member of the eTEAM.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 13, 2016
Bridging generations at Plymouth Harbor through technology

A Plymouth Harbor program allows teens and senior citizens to learn from one another.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 13, 2016
Buy a pair, save a pair

La Dona Donuts sells doughnuts to benefit breast cancer awareness.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 13, 2016
County considers buying beachfront property

The county is entering into negotiations to purchase two Beach Road properties on Siesta Key, a reflection of increased demand for beach access.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Construction began on the Hotel Sarasota and 1500 State St. projects earlier this year, and both developments are targeting completion in 2017.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 13, 2016
City deals guarantee garage space for private developers

Construction is underway on two private projects next to public parking garages. Will the city be able to handle the needs of both sectors?

  • Sarasota
  • News
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