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The Florida Department of Health is coordinating emergency response to coronavirus statewide.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 2, 2020
Coronavirus patient being treated at Doctors Hospital

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency in response to two confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Manatee County and Hillsborough County residents. One case is being treated in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • March 2, 2020
Fairies and gnomes transform Historic Spanish Point

Historic Spanish Point held its 7th annual Fairy and Gnome Festival on Feb. 29.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Harvard University president Lawrence Bacow (second from left) and his wife, Adele Bacow (far left), receive a tour of Booker High School on Wednesday afternoon.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • March 2, 2020
Harvard president visits Booker High, speaks to students

Harvard University president Lawrence Bacow was impressed with Booker High School's students and resources.

  • Sarasota
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    In Memoriam |
  • March 2, 2020
Harber Homer Hall

Harber Homer Hall, 99, of Bloomington, IL and Longboat Key, FL, passed away at 9 p.m. on February 22, 2020 at The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch Senior Living Facility in Lakewood Ranch. FL.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 1, 2020
Suit up for turtles

The Longboat Key Turtle Watch is selling merchandise.

  • Longboat Key
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Peggy Lammers' home.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 1, 2020
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour features five shining stars

The Longboat Key Garden Club rolls out its 44th annual home show with five stunners.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 1, 2020
751 Emerald Harbor Drive: Langteau home

The Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 7.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 1, 2020
Inaugural Savor the Sounds concert a big hit with residents

Longboat Key residents braved the chilly evening for the Chamber of Commerce's first concert with more to come.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Izzy Parsons of Ten Oaks, Kylie Sheehan of Avalon Farms and Eliza Jacobellis charge in front of the pack.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 1, 2020
Women's polo draws thousands to Sarasota Polo Club

Sarasota Women's Challenge brings thousands to the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 1, 2020
5981 Emerald Harbor Drive: Yahn home

The Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 7.

  • Longboat Key
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Adèle Haenel and Noémie Merlant defy defy 18th century conventions when they cannot deny their mutual attraction in "Portrait of a Lady on Fire." (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • March 1, 2020
'Portrait of a Lady on Fire' will smolder with viewers

Writer-director Celine Sciamma allows quiet sensuality to build the heat in romantic drama

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The sitting room at the back of the house provides views of the golf course.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 1, 2020
3523 Fair Oaks Drive: Reiser home

The Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 7.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 1, 2020
3435 Winding Oaks Drive: Lammers home

The Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 7.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 1, 2020
6441 Gulfside Drive: Horne home

The Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 7.

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

Residents mingled with town organizations at Bayfront Park.

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