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Rotary Club of Longboat Key President Carol Erker informed the Town Commission Monday it has a $10,170 contribution for a dog park at Bayfront Park.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 23, 2015
LBK Rotary donates $10,170 to dog park

Bayfront Park has now received $12,270 in funding gifts for a new children’s playground and $10,170 for a future dog park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A construction crew works to replace a portion of an underground power line Sept. 17 along Harbourside Drive.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 23, 2015
Town rewires neighborhood undergrounding plan

A new funding mechanism for burying power lines in Longboat Key neighborhoods will be vetted by the commission if the Gulf of Mexico Drive referendum passes in November.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tony Milen, Nathan Bailey, Jay Clarkson, Jeremy and Stefanie Overturf, Aubrey Lynch and Terri Milen accept the four Small Businesses Awards.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 23, 2015
Your Town

Clear Sunset Car Wash & Detail Center and Overturf's Floor & Fabric Care receive Small Business Awards. Braden River High School wins SPirit Week competition at Chick-fil-A.

  • East County
  • News
The Highfield model features a large scale checkered design
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 23, 2015
East County models feature classic floor design

Neal Signature Homes is bringing back checkered flooring designs in bathrooms throughout East County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jennifer McCafferty has managed a farmers market on Lakewood Ranch Main Street for 13 months. Sept. 26 is her last market on Main Street.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 23, 2015
Jen's MarketPlace farmers market uproots from Lakewood Ranch Main Street

Jen's MarketPlace farmers market uproots from Lakewood Ranch Main Street

  • East County
  • News
At low tide, Commissioner Phill Younger says that concrete teeth, or baffling, used to help stop the flow of sand to hold a beach, are non-existent right now in the seaward sections of the groins that jut into the Gulf. (Kurt Schultheis)
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 23, 2015
Sand saving groins questioned

Two groins installed to hold sand on the north end of Longboat Key will be left alone for now. But commissioners made it known Monday they want frequent updates on their performance before more sand is placed there.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Asher Renick, pictured at 10-days old, rests between the wing tattoos on his father, Mark's, back. This image has gained worldwide attention.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 23, 2015
Manatee County photographer captures ' poo heard round the world'

Asher and Mark Resnick's image has garnered international media attention.

  • East County
  • News
Big Pass, seen here, would be the site of three total borrow areas from which to dredge sand, according to a proposed Army Corps project.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • September 22, 2015
Consultant bashes plans to dredge Big Pass

The draft calls for more information, alternative models and, in other circumstances, alternative borrowing sites for sand.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tara Preserve Field Manager Jim Kaluk discusses the flooding issue with the community center's pool pump and electrical system.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 22, 2015
Tara Preserve CDD searches solutions to pool infrastructure issues

The pool’s pump and electrical system, located inside the community center, has caused flooding.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Foundation Chairman Bob Simmons has its sights set on a location for the Longboat Key Center for Healthy Living in and around Bay Isles Road and Bay Isles Parkway where a future town center concept is proposed. (file photo)
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 22, 2015
LBK Foundation receives $500,000 commitment

Ocean Properties Ltd. and an anonymous donor have committed funds for a new Longboat medical center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Moonshine was Mote's resident male dolphin from 2003 to earlier this year. Mote has treated 71 dolphins and whales since 1992.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • September 22, 2015
Mote treats dolphin in critical condition

Mote Marine Laboratory is treating an adult male dolphin that was found stranded on the east side of Tampa Bay on Thursday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 22, 2015
Sarasota Just the Stats: 09.24.15

Sarasota Just the Stats: 09.24.15

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota's varsity front row players, specifically hitters and blockers, use the Vert Coach technology during practice and in the weight room.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 22, 2015
Technical Advantage

Sarasota High's Chad Sutton records his players' every jump in his Vert Coach data center. His players can see they're improving.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Manatee County School Board tonight will discuss whether to allow the construction of a pole barn at Braden River High School.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 22, 2015
Manatee County School Board to discuss Braden River High project

Manatee County School Board to discuss Braden River High School pole barn project

  • East County
  • News
The Riverview High volleyball team is now 10-1 on the season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 22, 2015
Riverview wins three straight

The Riverview High volleyball team defeated Sarasota, Tampa Alonso and Lakewood Ranch in its last three matches.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Bryan Gagg
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 22, 2015
Sarasota Football Friday: Week 4

Four area teams opened their district seasons with losses this past week.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
John Colon ran for the Manatee County Commission District 5 seat in 2012.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 22, 2015
John Colon files for Manatee County School Board seat

After being appointed by Gov. Rick Scott to the post, John Colon has become a 2016 candidate for the District 5 Manatee County School Board seat.

  • East County
  • News
Adam Bradtmueller
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 22, 2015
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 09.24.15

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 09.24.15

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Luca has a hard time staying awake though over three hours of public comment. He accompanied Kim Barr of Puppy Mill Project, an animal rights advocacy group that supports an ordinance banning retail pet sales in Sarasota, to Monday's commission meeting.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • September 21, 2015
Commissioners authorize public hearing on retail pet sales ban

Commissioners authorize public hearing on retail pet sales ban

  • Sarasota
  • News
John Gilliam helps pick up plants donated by the Sarasota Garden Club for Habitat for Humanity Monday morning.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 21, 2015
Garden Club grows community with donations

Sarasota Garden Club makes plant donation to Habitat for Humanity and Tidewell Hospice.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Logan Robertson and Nancy Pantano work in the existing warehouse. With the expansion, All Faiths will gain space and efficiency in its warehouse.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 21, 2015
All Faiths Food Bank announces expansion

Benderson Development's Benderson family leads with a $1 million contribution toward the $3.1 million project.

  • East County
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team is now 33-5 on the season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 21, 2015
Mustangs win Baker Invite

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team won its fifth-consecutive Baker Invitational Sept. 18.

  • East County
  • Sports
Commissioner Phill Younger presented a new option for new zoning residential districts at a special joint workshop Monday at Town Hall.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 21, 2015
Town seeks to make nonconforming properties whole

Aging nonconforming tourism and multi-family Longboat Key properties can only rebuild their current number of units. New districts would allow those properties to build larger units and gives properties an opportunity to build more units.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
General Manager Jeff Mayers, AAA Field Manager Don Schwartz, Director of Communications Sandra Rios and Director of Resort Operations Rick Benninghove with the resort’s 32nd annual AAA Four Diamond Award in April
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • September 21, 2015
Longboat Key Club to hold job fair today and tomorrow

The Resort at Longboat Key Club is looking for employees in a variety of areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Students wave their Picasso doves during the Monday morning assembly.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 21, 2015
Gullett Elementary celebrates International Day of Peace

Students delivered a program to their classmates for their annual peace pole dedication.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Jack Short
  • September 21, 2015
County, staff score high on citizen survey, with caveats

Commissioners are warned not to ignore numbers from certain demographics.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The 2-mile walk began at the GreyHawk Landing clubhouse.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 20, 2015
Fun walk colors GreyHawk pink for breast cancer awareness

Participants in the Rock-it for a Cure fundraising walk sported pink t-shirts.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Destiny Beckham and Sarah Macrae
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 19, 2015
A Taste of Downtown Food & Wine Festival

Sarasota Opera hosted its 2nd annual A Taste of Downtown Food & Wine Festival on Saturday, Sept. 19, at Sarasota Opera.

  • Black Tie
Mikaela Whaley and Camryn Marshall
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 19, 2015
Riverview students help keep Phillippi Creek clean

Students from the marine science club participate in International Coastal Cleanup Sept. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 18, 2015
Calendar for this week

Find out what's happening in your neighborhood.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River High School's dance, color guard and marching band perform during half time.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 18, 2015
Students fill Braden River High School field with school spirit

Braden River defeated Lakewood Ranch 41-0.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River running back DeShaun Fenwick carried the ball 10 times for 63 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 18, 2015
Braden River blanks rival Lakewood Ranch

The Braden River High football team beat rival Lakewood Ranch 41-0 Sept. 18.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mark and Annette Gabrick groove to "What is hip?"
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 18, 2015
Van Wezel brings the funk with Friday Fest

Reverend Barry and Funktastic Soul bring down the house with hits from Stevie Wonder and James Brown.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 18, 2015
Changing of the Guard

The Lakewood Ranch High boys and girls golf teams are both under new leadership this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 18, 2015
East County High 5 Moments: 09.24.15

East County High 5 Moments: 09.24.15

  • East County
  • Sports
Jaylin Austin
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 18, 2015
East County Football Friday: Week 4

Braden River won its 14th straight regular season game Sept. 18.

  • East County
  • Sports
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