March 2: Daily Headlines Video

TODAY'S STORIES
+East County developer reports record home sales
Home builder Neal Communities sold 54 homes — the most in a single month in a decade — in February.

+The Sand Man: 'Dr. Beach' comes to Siesta
Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman was a professor at the University of Maryland when he created the
Top 10 U.S. Beaches list and earned the title, 'Dr. Beach.'

+Neighbors: Nell Rude
For the past three years, Sarasota resident Nell Rude has been creating an exhibit to thank American veterans.

+Neighbors: Al Smith
After becoming one of the best-known journalists in Kentucky, Al Smith came back to Sarasota,
o visit his childhood home.

+Neighbors George Heitler
This 'ham' knows how to charm any audience.

IF YOU GO
"Sounds of Soul"
Where: Pine Shores Presbyterian Church
When: Friday, at 6:00 p.m.

Purim Pandemonium Carnival
Where: Temple Emanu-El
When: Sunday, at 10:00 a.m.

36th Annual Longboat Key Home & Garden Tour
Where: Longboat Key & Lido Shores
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: $20 donation