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Mark Caragiulo helps Craft Growlers to Go owner Jeanne Dooley work through kitchen logistics.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 27, 2017
Growlers offers a new bite

Ranch pub, restaurateur team up for success

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 22, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries

Cheryl Stark, Gloria Hanrahan, Dr. Stuart James McEnerney, Ph.D., Gayle Preiser and Robert Schwartz died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
At 183 feet, Islands West is one of the tallest structures on Longboat Key.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 22, 2017
Longboat leaders set 80-foot height limit

Planning board members set a height limit on an otherwise flexible development process to keep the character of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The former Helmsley Sandcastle Resort opened in 1953.
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • March 2, 2017
Ocean Properties to redevelop Lido Sandcastle

The 64-year-old former Helmsley Sandcastle Resort on Lido Key will be redeveloped into 304 rooms in two high-rise towers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Entrepreneur Linda Pelletier has embraced networking as a way to make friends and generate business.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 24, 2015
Conversation with Linda Pelletier

Linda Pelletier will serve as the new director for SWAT Networking's Lakewood Ranch chapter.

  • East County
  • News
Say goodbye to traditional desks.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 30, 2016
Manatee County introduces two-tiered desks

Manatee County School District embraces double-decker desk concept to address overcrowded schools.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Mayor Jack Duncan spent some time this week exploring plans for a new crosswalk at the north end of Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 13, 2016
Commission to host workshop on transportation issues

While some town commissioners have warmed to the idea of another crosswalk, communication issues remain between Longboat Key and the state.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
River Club resident Ron Hamilton loves visiting Barcelona, Spain, where his sister-in-law lives.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 30, 2015
Conversation with Ron Hamilton

River Club's Ron Hamilton has lent his expertise to Lakewood Ranch Town Hall as it searches for a new executive director.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 23, 2015
Morton’s Siesta Market to open in summer

Todd and Eddie Morton will open their gourmet market’s second location, replacing the Siesta Market.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kafi Benz's family owned properties on Siesta Key and Longboat Key, and she grew up living in Sarasota County for part of the year. She chose to relocate permanently to the mainland in 1982. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 21, 2015
Benz steps up to lead CONA

Lourdes Ramirez, president of CONA since 2011, recently passed the gavel to a familiar face.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sand loss around L'Ambiance, pictured, and other south end condominiums has drawn concern from residents. File photo
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 24, 2014
Commission nixes south end sand project

With groin construction underway to stop sand loss on the north end of the Key, south end erosion worries become the new focus.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
shrimp
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • December 11, 2014
Painter's Palate: Creative cuisine in Sarasota's new ethnic culinary corridor

Painter's Palate: Creative cuisine in Sarasota's new ethnic culinary corridor

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Matthew McLendon looks over the gallery design for "American Moderns" with Carolyn Hannon, the exhibition designer. Hannon is new on staff at The Ringling. Mallory Gnaegy
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 12, 2013
McLendon showcases Ringling's modern art

A large fluffy cloud, leftover from Sanford Biggers' "Codex" exhibit, sits atop a bookshelf in Matthew McLendon's office.

  • Arts + Culture
"If there's a problem I solve it — there's no hesitation," Kelly Borgia says.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 30, 2014
Backstage Pass: Borgia acts as Asolo Rep's hero

Kelly Borgia is the organizational foundation behind every production at Asolo Rep Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
Ringling College President Larry Thompson outlines the school's plans for a new filmmaking complex. The project includes a 25,000 square foot soundstage and a 5,000 square foot post-production studio.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 19, 2014
VIDEO: Ringling plans multimillion-dollar film expansion

At a press conference today, Ringling College President Larry Thompson announced plans for a 30,000-square-foot soundstage and post-production studio in Newtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson expresses concerns Tuesday about a controversial proposal to mine Big Pass for Lido Beach sand.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • September 18, 2013
Sarasota County and Longboat Key commissioners convene

Sarasota County and Longboat Key commissioners met Tuesday to discuss a range of topics, including Lido Beach renourishment and a proposed merger of SCAT and MCAT services.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Prior to Thursday's community meeting regarding the construction of Lift Station 87, the lobby at City Hall was set up for attendees to peruse informational posters the new project team made.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 20, 2013
New lift station team holds community meeting

McKim and Creed, the new engineering firm in charge of work at Lift Station 87, hosted a forum Thursday for residents to voice their concerns about the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • January 9, 2014
A.'s - Antoine’s Restaurant: A Rewarding Culinary Adventure

A.'s - Antoine’s Restaurant: A Rewarding Culinary Adventure

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch plans to expand the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club Athletic Center by about 6,900 square feet.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 21, 2013
SMR announces improvements

Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch is planning three major facility improvements for the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • February 26, 2014
Your Neighbor: Lucia Blinn

Lucia Blinn recently published her fourth book, 'Celadon."

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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