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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 15, 2021
Education Center celebrates 35 years with a party

The education center invited a few friends to enjoy an in-person concert.

  • Longboat Key
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Donda Mullis and Ronnie Shugar in front of their downtown Sarasota corporate headquarters. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 15, 2021
Longboat Key couple enjoys the sweet things about life on the island

Ronnie Shugar and Donda Mullis, owners of Raw Sugar, have integrated themselves into a community that feels like home.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Selby staff used a Rowlux material to create a shiny pool of water filled with water lilies.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 15, 2021
Selby Gardens unveils pop art garden display exhibition

The Roy Lichtenstein: Monet’s Garden Goes Pop! exhibit blends pop art with classic garden displays.

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"Safe House," the Urbanite's latest production, will make you question everyone — and everything.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 15, 2021
Lost in the Funhouse

Brendan Ragan’s 'Safe House' enters a terrifying funhouse maze of digital manipulation and misinformation. It’s hard to find your way out. Knowing whom to trust is the secret.

  • Arts + Culture
Commissioner Vanessa Baugh confirms the state will give 1,000 vaccinations a day on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at Premier Sports Campus.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 15, 2021
Premier Sports Campus to host COVID-19 vaccinations in Lakewood Ranch

Commissioner Vanessa Baugh says Lakewood Ranch residents will get 1,000 COVID-19 vaccinations a day in Lakewood Ranch.

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High school sports weekend roundup: 02.14.21
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 14, 2021
High school sports weekend roundup: 02.14.21

High school sports weekend roundup: 02.14.21

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Miami's Edna Rodriguez was supposed to be in the Cayman Islands but due to the pandemic, she decided to vacation at Lido Beach. She saw an Observer article about the event and decided to attend Bearadise.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 14, 2021
Bear down for wildlife at Bearadise in Myakka City

Bear Hugs and Kisses attracts crowd to Bearadise in Myakka City.

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Unit 1 of 5005 Gulf of Mexico Drive was built in 2017 Built in 2017 with five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 6,380 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 14, 2021
Bonaire residence sells for $7.13 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 1-5

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Lakewood Ranch's Terri Jean and Mattison Bedinghaus love the free gift bags and samples from JPAN Sushi they received.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 14, 2021
Party for the gals at UTC in Sarasota

The Gal Pal Party at UTC is a night for friends and family to gather in Sarasota.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 13, 2021
Native American Art & Music Festival brings culture to Sarasota

Various vendors showcased their Native American wares at the Sarasota Fairgrounds.

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Mayor Hagen Brody said he's still not supportive of the Sarasota Orchestra's 2019 proposal for a venue in Payne Park as depicted in this rendering. Still, he wants to empower staff to explore options in the area.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 12, 2021
Mayor suggests reconsidering Payne Park as orchestra home

In an email to city staff today, Hagen Brody said he wanted the commission to revisit its prohibition on using the land in and around Payne Park for a new music hall.

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Peter O'Connor served as a town commissioner from 2006 to 2010.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • February 12, 2021
Former Longboat Key Commissioner Peter O’Connor dies

Peter O’Connor served as a town commissioner from January 2006-March 2010.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 12, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: One car too many

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Mar Vista Dockside chef prepares his contribution to the Garden Club's Taste of the Keys presentation on video. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 12, 2021
Longboat Key Garden Club forges on

In lieu of gathering hundreds of people in one place, the club is turning to videography to keep their fundraising on track.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Red-bellied Woodpeckers use their chisel-shaped bill to forage for insects, seeds, mast, fruit, and pulp. (Miri Hardy)
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • February 12, 2021
Bird of the week: Red-bellied woodpecker

The species is the most widely seen woodpecker in Florida.

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