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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 7, 2021
Prelude to Piney Point

No doubt there will be plenty of political blaming in the wake of the Piney Point leak that Manatee County commissioners were negligent. For the truth, just watch their Jan. 26 meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • June 17, 2010
Sarasota Small Business of the Year Awards: Grapevine Communications Int'l Inc.

Small Business of the Year -- Winner

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city has not discussed future plans for the pavilion, though residents have pushed to keep the property low-key and under city control.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 20, 2019
City hits reset on Lido pavilion redevelopment

The city will pay more than $206,000 to part ways with a private group selected to operate the Lido Beach pool and pavilion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioner Mike Moran, who brought forth the proposals, said it was time for the EDC to be held accountable.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 8, 2021
County Commission to begin rolling back EDC funds

Commissioners will stop tax funding to the EDC by 2024 and reallocate economic development incentive fund monies to the general fund budget.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Peyton, Archie and Eli Manning with William Klick. Photo courtesy of Julie Klick.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 14, 2019
Meet the Mannings

For this Longboater, a trip to the Manning Passing Academy was a wish come true.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Although some residents are eager to see upgrades at Arlington Park, others are concerned about the effects of growth on the surrounding neighborhood.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 23, 2016
Officials, residents talk Arlington Park improvements

With more than $2 million slated for investment in Arlington Park, the city is seeking citizen feedback on improvements — but how much is too much for nearby residents?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lakewood Ranch Medical Center |
  • January 27, 2022
ER or Urgent Care?

Know the Difference to Receive Appropriate Care

  • Health
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Ron and Shannon Ciaravella
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 21, 2021
Ciaravella remembered for generosity and community impact

The aviation-services businessman was 73.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo Matt Carman and Julie White hunt for Bigfoot on Spike TV's "10 Million Dollar Bigfoot Bounty."
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 29, 2014
Bigfoot could mean big bucks for Key native

Matt Carman and his friend, Julie White, could win $10 million. All they have to do: provide evidence that proves Sasquatch is real for a Spike TV reality show.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Hal Lenobel

Lenobel, a former mayor, will run for his sixth term in office this March. And he doesn't plan on doing any campaigning.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 16, 2011
Crews contain sewer leak on Gulfstream Avenue

A city Public Works Department crew is repairing a forcemain break on Gulfstream Avenue that allowed sewer water to reach Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Larry Marthaler, pictured in front of the New Pass Bridge in 2008. Marthaler developed a plan to ferry passengers between Longboat Key and the mainland when the bridge became stuck in open position in 1983.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 6, 2016
IN MEMORIAM: Larry Marthaler built bridges in community

Former Sarasota Convention & Visitors Bureau Executive Director Larry Marthaler dies at 81.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The former El Pescador building on the North Trail in Sarasota sold for $850,000 this month.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 29, 2016
Tex-Mex restaurant planned for North Trail

The owners of Wicked Cantina in Bradenton Beach this month bought the former El Pescador for $850,000.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The agriculture angle doesn't end for Srg. Hendrickson when he goes home — his rural lifestyle continues with his rescued animals, including Riley, the miniature cow. Riley was dropped off at a feed store.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 6, 2016
Rural police unit harvests good will

Specialized police rural unit serves a specialized role.

  • East County
  • News
Temple Emanu-El Associate Rabbi Michael Shefrin welcomed Temple Emanu-El members with the sound of the shofar.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 13, 2020
Temple Emanu-El plans online High Holy Day worship services

The online services will start in mid September.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key police and firefighters responded to assist 25 Cuban refugees early Dec. 21, 2006. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 19, 2012
DEC. 18, 2006: 'Bienvenidos a Longboat'

Six years ago, 25 Cuban refugees got their first glimpse of America when they landed on Beer Can Island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jim McGuire, Leonard Biberman,   Pat Anderson and Frank Sulzman
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 7, 2018
Physics Club takes matter in own hands

Over the past 10 years, the club has grown from three members to at least 55.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The latest design for the St. Armands Circle bathroom is intended to better reflect the existing look of the shopping district. Image courtesy city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 9, 2020
City approves new design for St. Armands bathrooms

A St. Armands group is spending more than $380,000 to bring restrooms to the Circle by fall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 6 supervisors plan to eliminate security personnel from the Balmoral Woods Boulevard gate and convert it to transponder-only access and egress. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 22, 2013
CDD 6 moves forward with gate concept

No plans have been finalized, but Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 6 supervisors are moving forward with conceptual plans to limit traffic at their Balmoral Woods Boulevard entrance.

  • East County
  • News
A preliminary rendering of the kind of hotel Floridays would build at the north end of the key.
  • By Jack Short |
  • March 9, 2016
Floridays: How 15 units could equal 120

Technically, a ‘yes’ vote would mean 15 units for the north end. But in reality, that translates to a 120-unit hotel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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