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By Robin Hartill |
March 17, 2010

LBK firefighter/paramedic visits Haiti

When Jeff Bullock arrived in the tent city in the outskirts of Port au Prince, Haiti, he knew that this effort would be unlike any past efforts - and unlike anything he expected.

Longboat Key
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
July 14, 2010

Maximum millage: 1.9036 mills

Worried about having enough money for an oil-spill cleanup fund, commissioners voted to establish a maximum millage rate that's 19% higher than last year's max.

Longboat Key
News

By Rachel Brown Hackney |
March 1, 2012

Gulf Gate Library open house is an open book

An open house last week offered about 80 Gulf Gate Library patrons the opportunity to suggest features for the new two-story facility.

Siesta Key
News

By Robin Hartill |
August 8, 2012

Bullock recommends 1.8872 millage

The recommended millage is the rate approved by the commission as the maximum rate it will levy for the upcoming 2012-13 fiscal year.

Longboat Key
News

By Jen Blanco |
May 23, 2012

East County athletes return to the gridiron

The Out-of-Door Academy defeated Keswick Christian 46-27 in its spring game. Lakewood Ranch and Braden River will both play their spring games Friday, May 25, traveling to North Port and Naples, respectively.

East County
Sports

By Rachel Brown Hackney |
December 22, 2011

County suggests pedestrian safety option

The County Commission supports the Siesta Key Condominium Association in seeking painted crosswalks on Midnight Pass Road without warning signs in the middle of them.

Siesta Key
News

By Robin Roy |
May 26, 2011

'Thanks' and 'goodbye'

Jim Ley had positive things to say about the residents and staff for which he served more than a decade as the chief executive of Sarasota County.

Sarasota
News

By Loren Mayo |
June 8, 2011

Improv master

Florida Studio Theatre's managing director zips off to work to take care of the daily grind, but at the end of the day, it's all about making plays.

Arts + Culture

By Michael Eng |
January 5, 2011

SEVEN in 11: New year, new leadership

From the political arena and local business to religion and even the movie industry, these seven leaders will impact all facets of East County life in the new year.

East County
News

By Pam Eubanks |
May 4, 2011

MIRROR-IMAGE MOTHERS

In January, next-door neighbors Olivia Macey and Nadia Wood both celebrated the births of their baby girls, Ava Marianne Macey and Haven Makayla Wood, just two hours apart. This Sunday, they both will enjoy Mother's Day with their new little ones.

East County
News

By Rachel Brown Hackney |
January 2, 2012

TOP STORY, DEC.: Straw poll shows opposition to pedestrian islands plan

The majority of Key residents attending a public meeting Tuesday indicated they preferred no action out of five options for improved pedestrian safety on Midnight Pass Road.

Siesta Key
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
January 2, 2013

Looking ahead: Town plans sand project this summer

The town of Longboat Key will perform a hot spot beach project in summer 2013 to help high-erosion areas.

Longboat Key
News

By Pam Eubanks |
December 26, 2012

Home for the Holidays

As a homeless student, Leonardo Leal-Guerrero graduated with top honors from Braden River High School in 2011. Now, he's a sophomore at Stanford University.