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Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock will retire in January.
  • By John McGuire |
  • May 1, 2017
Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock will retire in January

Bullock made the announcement at a Town Commission meeting on Monday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Town Commission will discuss options for the south fire station on Monday, June 5.
  • By John McGuire |
  • June 1, 2017
Longboat south fire station: renovate or rebuild?

The Town Commission will discuss options for the station on Monday, June 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
East County's Wesley Helm takes a ride on his dad, Mike Helm's shoulders.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • July 2, 2017
A Benderson Park blast

Nathan Benderson Park presents its first Fourth of July weekend fireworks show.

  • East County
  • News
None of the vehicles were locked.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 21, 2015
Three arrested in Heritage Harbour car burglaries

A fourth suspect is being interviewed.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County School Board members hope to reinstate impact fees at 50%, 75% and 100% of the maximum recommended amount.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 6, 2016
Manatee County Commissioners to decide on school district impact fees

After the district in November approved reinstating impact fees, commissioners will put the final seal on bringing back the builder fees.

  • East County
  • News
Cindi Gilbert tried the brisket sandwich.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 10, 2016
Delish knish: Temple Sinai dishes up favorites for Jewish Food Festival

Pastrami, corned beef and brisket were the main event at the 8th annual Jewish Food Festival Sunday, Jan. 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Emily Yu assists Eric and Adrienne Brady with their devices.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 1, 2015
UTC offers East County children windows to explore technology

The Hour of Code event, held at The Mall at University Town Center (UTC), offered a one-hour interactive forum to teach computer basics to youth ages 8 to 17.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Judy Athari sports her hat, which she crafted herself.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 1, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance members don leis for social hour

Members networked amid a tropical theme.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 5, 2015
Calling all ghouls

face paint, costumes, props and scaring strangers on Halloween, The Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
State Sen. Greg Steube has filed legislation banning short-term rental restrictions.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 6, 2017
Longboat exempt from drafted vacation-rental bill

State Sen. Greg Steube’s bill aimed at ending short-term rental restrictions in its current form won’t affect the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 11, 2017
RCLA Town Hall Lecture Series kicks off with annual dinner

Inspirational speaker Liz Murray spoke at the Platinum Appreciation Dinner Jan. 11.

  • Black Tie
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 9, 2017
Orchid Ball sponsors get a sneak peak of Chagall exhibit

Event supporters were among the first to see the Selby Marc Chagall exhibit at a preview party on Feb. 8.

  • Black Tie
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 18, 2017
Longboat Key Center for Arts, Culture and Education Task Force presents plan to locals

Bob Nosal and Bob Trisolini hosted the event at Islands West on Feb. 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 5, 2017
SKA hosts annual breakfast

Siesta Key Association members gathered at St. Boniface Episcopal Church on Siesta Key for their sold out event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 1, 2016
St. Boniface blesses pets

The annual service is in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, who was the patron saint of animals.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Turtle-nesting season runs from May 1 through Oct. 31.
  • By John McGuire |
  • March 27, 2017
Town to host sea turtle lighting workshop

Turtle nesting season begins May 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Octavio Ortiz, shown celebrating the one-year anniversary of The Mall of University Town Center in October, 2015 with Benderson Development Executive Mark Chait, has been replaced in his role as Mall at UTC general manager.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 18, 2016
Mall at UTC shops for new executives

Taubman Company spokesperson confirms changes.

  • East County
  • News
The Manatee County Commission meeting will be held at the county's government offices, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 29, 2016
Gate issue resurfaces for Riva Trace

Manatee County commissioners will consider an access issue at their land-use meeting Thursday.

  • East County
  • News
Commissioners Terry Gans, left, and Phill Younger, were sworn in Monday as mayor and vice mayor, respectively. Terry O'Connor
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • December 5, 2016
Longboat Key Town Commission selects new mayor in special vote

Vice Mayor Terry Gans was voted in unanimously to succeed Duncan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 8, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top match-ups from around Sarasota this week.

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