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By mid-December a temporary bridge will be in place to help traffic cross University Parkway.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 11, 2015
Diverging Diamond Interchange update

Construction crews will assemble a temporary bridge expected to ease traffic congestion at Diverging Diamond.

  • East County
  • News
Tara's Running Club tests out the new space.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 11, 2015
Your Town

Tara Runners' Club laps new track; ODA students host interactive story time; and Adams Family benefits from dinner sales.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Northern Trust Vice President Chris Romine is the incoming president for the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 11, 2015
Conversation with Chris Romine

Incoming president sets goals high in fulfilling requests for grant money

  • East County
  • News
Aaron Harshman and Alex Vehling, both juniors at Lakewood Ranch High, do a little dancing when they aren't playing their trombones at Wawa's opening.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 11, 2015
SIDE OF RANCH: JAY HEATER

Don't be a meatball, try Festa Italiana

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 11, 2015
Cops Corner 11.11.2015

Crime reports from around the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Howard Berna of Environmental Services addressed the commissioners about the proposed shelters.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • November 10, 2015
Commissioners get an earful about disturbing behavior at Siesta Key Beach

Nearby residents asked commissioners to reconsider replacing picnic shelters with precast concrete structures for fear of more noise, partying.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 10, 2015
Musicians bring the funk for Giving Hunger the Blues

Annual block party Giving Hunger the Blues returns to Southside Village.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 10, 2015
Democrats welcome U.S. Rep. James Clyburn

U.S. Rep. James Clyburn, D-South Carolina, assistant Democratic leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, spoke at Longboat Key Democratic Club’s Nov. 10 meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 10, 2015
Garden Club season in full bloom

Longboat Key Garden Club members enjoyed a welcome back luncheon Nov. 10, at Café L’Europe.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Florida Power & Light Co. crew members work to repair a power line in the 6700 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive Monday in an area that Commissioner Pat Zunz says has frequent power outages that aren’t documented. (Kurt Schultheis)
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 10, 2015
Commission seeks island-wide neighborhood fair funding plan

A plan to bury Longboat Key power lines and utility poles in neighborhoods and side streets will be decided by the voters March 15. A decision on how to fund it still needs finalized.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
New developments and road improvements, such as the 44th Avenue extension, will impact the populations of schools in East County.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 10, 2015
Manatee County Commission reviews impact fee options

Commissioners are split on whether to charge developers more money to build in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Alexandria Williams talks about the meaning of patriotism during the assembly.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 10, 2015
Tara students honor veterans

Tara Elementary School held its first program for Veteran's Day.

  • East County
  • Schools
Guest of Honor and WWII Marine veteran Blanche Mettler makes the first slice of the cake with help from Joe Tomaselli.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 10, 2015
U.S. Marine Corps cuts the cake for 240th birthday

Local Marine veterans host luncheon to share memories and sing "Happy Birthday" to the U.S. Marine Corps.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Whitney Beach Plaza owner Ryan Snyder will work with town staff to craft a future density referendum that will eventually allow him to convert the plaza’s residential zoning to tourism use.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 9, 2015
Commission allows Whitney Plaza referendum work

Whitney Beach Plaza owner Ryan Snyder received consensus from the Longboat Key Town Commission Monday to craft language for a referendum that would allow him to change the property’s zoning.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Adams family is raising dollars for Scott Adams' (center) medical needs.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 9, 2015
Texas Roadhouse donates to East County family

The Adams family will benefit from dinner sales tonight at the restaurant.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 9, 2015
Craft beer venue coming to Lakewood Ranch Main Street

Craft Growlers to Go and Tasting Room is tentatively set to open in December.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jack Short
  • November 9, 2015
County Commissioners approve tentative referendum list

Several items were dropped from the list, including a new medical examiner’s facility and a history center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Barry Nicholson of Reverend Barry & Funktastic Soul Featuring the Hellacious Horns.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 9, 2015
Giving Hunger the Blues packs Southside Village

Music lovers dance in the street for concerts to benefit local organizations.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Maksym Lototskyy dips Marni Mount.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 8, 2015
Temple Emanu-El learns to tango

The Brotherhood and Sisterhood at Temple Emanu-El host a Latin Dance Night complete with dance lessons.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Handmade clay bowls were crafted by students at Sarasota County Schools and local artists.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 8, 2015
All Faiths Food Bank serves up hope

Sold-out crowd scoops up Bowls of Hope fundraiser at Phillippi Estate Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Val Clows, board member, Vikki Egan, president, and Heiki Caspry, events coordinator.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 8, 2015
Great Dane rescue hosts fundraiser

The nonprofit rescues Great Danes in Florida.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sandy Druist, Debbie Romano and Pat Veraszto with the GreyHawk Landing events group
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 8, 2015
GreyHawk hosts craft bazaar

The events planning group organized the event for the neighborhood.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 8, 2015
St. Armands Lutheran blesses its pets

Animals and their human friends enjoyed an afternoon at St. Armands Lutheran Church for the annual Blessing of the Animals Nov. 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chris and Crystal Ballinger with Shawn and Dave Schroeders
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 7, 2015
A little bit louder now: RHS Foundation fundraiser

The Riverview High School Foundation throws fundraiser with an "Animal House" theme.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Olive Long investigates some of the critters that were floating in Little Sarasota Bay.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 7, 2015
Families explore Bay Preserve for Fall Festival

Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast hosts families for day of activities and marine conservation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Running back Vinny Conetta scored Cardinal Mooney's only touchdown on a 2-yard run.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 7, 2015
Cougars fall in regular season finale

The Cardinal Mooney football team lost to Bayshore 14-10 in non-district action Nov. 6.

  • East County
  • Sports
"This isn't a sad foundation, this is an awesome foundation," Founder Melissa Wandall said. "I was a kid in grief. I get the sense that it's too sad, people don't want to hear about (the foundation)."
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 7, 2015
Mark Wandall Foundation kicks off fundraiser weekend

The nonprofit hosted a celebration Friday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch running back Justin Fischer rushed for 175 yards and three touchdowns in his final high school game.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 7, 2015
East County Football Friday: Week 11

Braden River completes a perfect 10-0 regular season; Lakewood Ranch and ODA close out season with wins.

  • East County
  • Sports
Christian Zinser, Stacey Cole and Russel Mathis
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 6, 2015
SKCC hits the high seas with Sandfest

Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce hosts party fit for pirates at Siesta Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota County Commission and Sarasota City Commission agreed to continue talks regarding a joint approach to addressing homelessness issues.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 6, 2015
City, county extend dialog on homelessness solutions

At a joint meeting today, the city and county commissions directed staff to spend another month collaborating on potential fixes for the regional homelessness problem.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sherry Bagley removed her Dorman rain jacket to show of the rest of her first outfit.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 6, 2015
Palm-Aire club preens for fashion show

The Women's Club held its annual luncheon Friday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Kiwanis Club President Terry McGannon and Pete Abbott.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 6, 2015
Sarasota Kiwanis reflects on 93 years

Kiwanis Club remembers long-time member and former president Hugh Jackson "Jack" Floyd at luncheon.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • November 6, 2015
Rubio vs. Bush

Three debates are telling. But they also are only a snapshot of Florida’s homegrown candidates. Indeed, it’s a long journey. There’s more to them to get to know.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
At this week’s City Commission meeting, Doug Logan presented a conceptual plan to address the 300 to 400 chronic homeless people in the city.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • November 6, 2015
Common sense on homeless

Sarasota city’s homeless director, Doug Logan, created a conceptual business model that has merit. Crucial to implementation and success: someone to own the challenge.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Age Vital Pharmacy will soon take over the former Southeastern Guide Dogs space at 1618 Main St.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 6, 2015
Downtown Sarasota attracts pharmacy

Age Vital Pharmacy has leased the former Southeastern Guide Dogs space on Main Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Jack Short
  • November 6, 2015
Siesta beach project under budget

With $400,000 left in the budget six of eight project alternates already completed, the county will consider how to spend the remaining money.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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