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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 1, 2020
Town of Longboat Key hosts open house

Residents mingled with town organizations at Bayfront Park.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 1, 2020
Oceane condo sells for $4.25 million

Residential real estate transactions Feb. 17-21.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 1, 2020
Reel fun in Lakewood Ranch

Youth Fishing Tournament in Lakewood Ranch draws 75 kids.

  • East County
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 1, 2020
Bird Key Yacht Club members rock around the clock

Poodle skirts and candy cigarettes make a re-appearance.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
An unidentified driver died in a one-car accident on I-75 in Manatee County.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 1, 2020
Single car accident on I-75 leads to death in Manatee County

Manatee County accident on I-75 leads to death of the driver.

  • East County
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 29, 2020
Goodwill Manasota brings Mardi Gras to Michael's On East

The 15th annual fundraiser was held Feb. 29 at Michael's On East

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 29, 2020
Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center celebrates 30 years with Believe Gala

The center's gala was hosted Feb. 29 at the Hyatt Regency.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 29, 2020
Paradise Center celebrates at its fifth gala

After moving into their permanent home, the Paradise Center took time to celebrate.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 29, 2020
Lakewood Ranch revved up for exotic cars

The Ferrari Drivers Group of Sarasota hosted its annual Exotic Car Festival

  • East County
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 28, 2020
Humane Society of Sarasota introduces art show twist for 14th Paws on the Catwalk

The annual function benefitting Humane Society of Sarasota County had a hands-on element on Feb. 28.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 28, 2020
Meals on Wheels hosts kickoff breakfast

The March for Meals kickoff breakfast was held Feb. 28 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Black Tie
Sean Allison led the Manatee County YMCA for 15 years. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 28, 2020
Sean Allison resigns as Manatee County YMCA's CEO

The Manatee County YMCA has begun its process for finding his replacement.

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A Jeni's employee adds a scoop of dairy-free chocolate ice cream to a cone. Jeni's expects to open a location in Sarasota this summer. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 28, 2020
Ice cream shop comes to University Town Center in Sarasota

Artisan ice cream maker Jeni's should open this summer in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
Traffic cones that have blocked one of three turn lanes along Gulfstream Avenue are expected to be removed on Tuesday.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 28, 2020
Changes coming next week to traffic on Fruitville, Gulfstream and U.S. 41

Turn lane expected to reopen Tuesday as roundabout project enters new phase.

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Ha Jung-woo and Kim Min-hee in "The Handmaiden." Photo via Amazon Prime.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 28, 2020
Hinge Blog: My savior, who came to ruin my life

"The Handmaiden" is the final selection of our month of love.

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