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At low tide, Commissioner Phill Younger says that concrete teeth, or baffling, used to help stop the flow of sand to hold a beach, are non-existent right now in the seaward sections of the groins that jut into the Gulf. (Kurt Schultheis)
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 23, 2015
Sand saving groins questioned

Two groins installed to hold sand on the north end of Longboat Key will be left alone for now. But commissioners made it known Monday they want frequent updates on their performance before more sand is placed there.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County Schools Superintendent Lori White, center, explains to School Board members why there are reductions in the number of math teachers in middle schools.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 21, 2012
School Board lauds Sarasota High plan

The Sarasota High School rebuild may cost $4 million more than previous estimates, but the Sarasota County School Board applauds the public's pick.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Ian Segneri said his work at Missing Link Golf Academy is rewarding — particularly when his instruction helps his students earn acceptance into college.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 29, 2011
Ranch golf academy links talent, opportunity

Since it opened nearly 10 years ago, Lakewood Ranch's Missing Link Golf Academy has sharpened the skills of some of the area's top junior golfers.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Alexis Orgera |
  • October 30, 2013
Book Review: 'The Last Banquet' by Jonathan Grimwood

"The Last Banquet'" by Jonathan Grimwood is a sense-feast of a novel spanning 18th-century France.

  • Arts + Culture
Bob Delaney received five awards during a center-court ceremony before his final regular season game April 13 in Orlando.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • June 22, 2011
Storied Career

After 25 years, Lakewood Ranch resident Bob Delaney has refereed his final game in the National Basketball Association. But with a second book releasing this fall and full schedule of speaking engagements, Delaney has big plans for his future.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 7, 2012
Firefighters present contract proposal

The agreement proposed by firefighters would make up for four years without wage increases.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • November 7, 2012
Theater Review: 'Twelfth Night'

The opening night audience of FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training's first play of the season doth not protest, but rather, finds Shakespeare's romantic doppelganger of mistaken identity to be a sterling choice for a showcase of student talent.

  • Arts + Culture
Mary Pat Radford, Beth Bobb and Pernilla Mast
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 7, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

Diamonds are a girl's best friend; It's good to be a sole man; Tidbits

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • February 17, 2015
A Brand New Beat

Nate Jacobs creates in the moment with the cast of the world premiere production of 'Jazz Hot Mamas.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 14, 2015
Second opinion

Opponents of the Lido Beach renourishment project rally behind the panelists who decry the Army Corps of Engineers’ assessment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 18, 2010
Foundation for new church building almost complete

Workers are currently laying the floor for the new Christ Church building.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Steve and Catherine Price will open a second Harvest United Methodist Church 17 years after they opened their first church. Courtesy photo
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 3, 2014
Church to open second location

Seventeen years after launching Harvest United Methodist Church in East Manatee, the congregation is expanding to the west.

  • East County
  • News
Filmmaker Leslie Glass' second documentary, "The Silent Majority," airs Sept. 19 on WEDU. Yaryna Klimchak
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 19, 2013
Independent film producer shines light on addiction and recovery

After her own family's struggle with addiction, Leslie Glass hopes to remove the stigma surrounding it with her new documentary, 'The Silent Majority.'

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The current Osprey fishing pier was built in 1973.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 23, 2014
Osprey fishing pier reconstruction back on track

After a drawn-out permitting process, a county project to rebuild the historic Osprey fishing pier on Little Sarasota Bay has moved into the design phase.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gulf of Mexico Drive traffic signals are being replaced next week with stronger mast arms that can accommodate higher wind speeds. The signals will look like this signal on Cortez Road, in Bradenton.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 2, 2011
New traffic lights get green light

Three of the town's traffic lights are being replaced as part of the paving project being performed in the Sarasota County portion of Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rich Kaplan throws out the ceremonial first pitch of the Chicago Cubs game Sunday, at Wrigley Field. Courtesy photos.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 21, 2012
Neighbors: Rich Kaplan

Siesta resident Rich Kaplan uses his love of sports on the job as president of sales and marketing at Tervis Tumbler.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Interim Town Manager Dave Bullock has met approximately half of town employees so far. Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 2, 2011
Bullock reports for duty

Longboat Key's new interim manager reported Nov. 1 for his first day of official duty at Town Hall and settled into his new role.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
As many as 14 firm representatives will meet at the Siesta Key Village gazebo June 21, for a walkthrough and informational session about Village maintenance.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 7, 2012
County releases Village maintenance request

The search for a contractor to take on maintenance of Siesta Key Village started when Sarasota County released a request for proposal through the newly implemented eProcure website.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 29, 2012
Island home burglaries fall, vehicle larcenies rise in '11

Statistics released by the Longboat Key Police Department showed that total crime fell slightly in 2011.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 2, 2013
Town wary of Long Bar Pointe project

A large project that calls for more than 2,500 residences and a 300-berth marina has Longboat officials worried.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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