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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 30, 2013
Association must sign off on Colony renovation

Two weeks ago, Colony Association President Jay Yablon saidopening up units is not an Association-sanctioned activity.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A female bobcat sunbathes on the porch of a Siesta Key home Oct. 18. Courtesy of Barry Harris
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 25, 2012
Siesta resident spots bobcat, cubs

Barry and Julie Harris' house on Point of Rocks Road has attracted welcome visitors - a family of bobcats.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 25, 2012
Tree trimming draws complaints

County zoning staff confirmed that the owner of a commercial building is working with a nursery to appease neighbors.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • A time to celebrate |
  • July 1, 2020
Dr. Norman Pritchard

We are blessed to have Dr. Pritchard delivering world class sermons at Christ Church of Longboat Key (CCLBK) and ministering selflessly to our growing congregation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Celebrations
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center CEO Andy Guz, Brain Health Initiative Executive Director Stephanie Peabody, LWR Communities' Monaca Onstad and County Health Officer Jennifer Bencie hold survey invitations.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 19, 2020
University of Florida joins brain health study in Lakewood Ranch

University's Florida Survey Research Center will help collect, analyze data for Brain Health Initiative.

  • East County
  • News
Guests will have fun trying to find their way through the maze. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 23, 2020
Pumpkin Festival will be held in East County

Hunsader Farms will host its 29th annual Pumpkin Festival with COVID-19 precautions in place.

  • East County
  • News
Spoonbills are tactile feeders whose rosy coloring comes from their diet of crustaceans. (Miri Hardy)
  • By Guest Author |
  • September 23, 2020
Bird of the week: roseate spoonbill

Spoonbills hunt by sense of touch, stirring up small crustaceans, then snapping their beaks closed.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 2, 2018
'Hearts Beat Loud' lacks vigor but has its toe-tapping moments

A killer score keeps Brett Haley's somewhat endearing film, 'Hearts Beat Loud,' afloat.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The City Commission was divided about the proposed ballot language, ultimately reversing its initial choice upon the recommendation of the city attorney.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 17, 2018
Ballot language set for election-date referendum

After a lengthy debate, a divided City Commission approved a referendum that will ask voters if elections should move from March and May to August and November.

  • Sarasota
  • News
One resident recommended eliminating the diagonal lines from parking spaces, saying the riders of cycles or scooters could still think it's OK to park there.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 7, 2020
New parking fixes finalized in Village

Changes make it easier for police to write parking citations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Avantika Mishra, MD, Florida Digestive Health Specialists |
  • January 8, 2020
Going gluten-free? Here’s what a GI doctor wants you to know

Going gluten-free? Here’s what a GI doctor wants you to know

  • Health
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  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • January 16, 2020
Make-A-Wish welcomes home family from cruise

Make-A-Wish Southern Florida hosted its Cooking For Wishes luncheon on Jan. 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Maria F. Finazzo M.D. |
  • May 11, 2020
The Doctors Became Patients of Covid-19

The Doctors Became Patients of Covid-19

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
Two of the top three transportation projects in city staff's proposed master plan involve trails, including connections to an extended Legacy Trail in Payne Park. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 14, 2020
Trails still top city transportation priorities

After gathering public input, staff is going to the commission for guidance on the Sarasota in Motion master plan.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Women’s Club of Cascades of Sarasota officers are Betty Vogel, Grace Beezie, Ann King, Sandy Collins, Susan Hetzler, Marianne Salotto, Sue Gates, Jane Faix and Linda Ahern.  Photo by Cindy Salomone.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 12, 2020
CLUB NEWS: Cascades Women’s Club installs officers

Art in the Park celebrates 20 years

  • East County
  • News
A near-death experience forces Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Will Farrell to reassess their marriage in the movie "Downhill." Audiences will have the same expressions sitting through this misguided attempt at a comedy. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • February 16, 2020
'Downhill' races to the bottom of the barrel

Decision to remake award-winning film from just 6 years ago, then do it this badly, just a mistake all around

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Superintendent Cynthia Saunders announced The School District of Manatee County will extend school closures through May 1.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 31, 2020
School District of Manatee County extends closures through May 1

Manatee County schools closed until May 1

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 6, 2020
Longboat Publix adding curbside pickup amid COVID-19 pandemic

Town Manager Tom Harmer said it will take at least two days for the Longboat Key Publix store to implement curbside service.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Only City Auditor and Clerk Shayla Griggs, Mayor Jen Ahearn-Koch and Deputy City Manager Marlon Brown sat at the commission table for Monday's workshop. Image via city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 9, 2020
City talks COVID-19 response at workshop

Officials are bracing for a hit to the city’s budget and preparing to shift to virtual meetings for the immediate future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 12, 2019
St. Armands patrons learn that tea can be what's for dinner

The Spice and Tea Exchange on St. Armands Circle showcased the versatile leaves.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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