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Members of the Jewish community gather on Jan. 5.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 7, 2020
Sarasota Jewish community rallies to show pride

Multiple demonstrations of solidarity, community and pride are cropping up around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mike Ball places a flag along GMD in 2016.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 7, 2020
Happy retirement!

Mike Ball retires from Public Works after 14 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Employees separate recyclable and non recyclable materials.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 7, 2020
Sarasota County single-stream recycling begins

Unincorporated residents will now recycle items in one bin rather than several bins.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 7, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre hosts Suffragist Project VIP Celebration

The VIP event was held Jan. 6 at Waterworks.

  • Black Tie
Longboat Key Education Center. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 7, 2020
Longboat Key Education Center ramps up winter term

A wide array of classes will be available to members and non-members alike.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
One resident recommended eliminating the diagonal lines from parking spaces, saying the riders of cycles or scooters could still think it's OK to park there.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 7, 2020
New parking fixes finalized in Village

Changes make it easier for police to write parking citations.

  • Longboat Key
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King Charles Troupe
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 7, 2020
Entrepreneur, stellar acts on way to induction in Circus Ring of Fame

St. Armands Circle ceremony for four stars of the circus is set for Jan. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Fire Chief Paul Dezzi, dressed as Santa Claus, stoops down to greet 3-year-old Lili Michel on Dec. 21 at Nathan Benderson Park as Lili's mother, Katrina (left), watches. (Photo courtesy of Longboat Fire Department)
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 7, 2020
Longboat Fire Department provides holiday surprise for child with CHARGE syndrome

Staff gave many gifts, and a visit from Santa, to 3-year-old Lili and her mom, Katrina, as part of an annual tradition

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 6, 2020
Andrew Monroe Memorial 5K runs into seventh year

The race honors its late namesake with a scholarship fund for local athletes.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Photo Courtesy of Cliff Roles
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 6, 2020
Black Tie figures celebrate the holidays

The Sarasota Ballet had a successful gala and the Black Tie scene celebrated the holidays in this week's Black Tie & Tales.

  • Black Tie
Santa took a break to get some sun. Photo courtesy of Julia Marcado.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 6, 2020
Santa Del Mar

The jolliest guy in town visited Casa Del Mar guests.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
National AJC Board of Governors member David Chaifetz, AJC regional president Anne Virag, AJC regional vice president Carol Siegler and national AJC Board of Governors member Arthur Karafin.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 6, 2020
Showing their Jewish pride

Members of AJC in Sarasota gathered to display their pride for their identity.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 6, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Mind if we play through?

Police reports from around the island.

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  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 6, 2020
Roger Pettingell is top Sarasota-area Realtor in 2019

Once again, Pettingell's sales numbers have slingshotted him to the top of the region's list.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Principal cellist Natalie Helm makes up one-fourth of the Sarasota String Quartet, along with Daniel Jordan, concertmaster; Christopher Takeda, associate concertmaster; and Rachel Halvorson, principal viola. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • January 5, 2020
Sarasota String Quartet covers 3 composers, 3 centuries in Chamber Soirées

Group performs pieces by Haydn, Webern and Beethoven in rare full concert

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