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Beverly Marchese places stickers next to the amenities she thinks are most important for the trail.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • November 18, 2019
Legacy Trail extension project to be underway by 2020

The project will connect the trail's current terminus at Culverhouse Nature Park to Payne Park in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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Sea turtle nesting.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 18, 2019
Turtle season ends with record numbers

Nesting has been on an upswing for several years.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • November 18, 2019
Matt Damon and Christian Bale shine in 'Ford v Ferrari'

Whether or not you're a car person, this film will grab you by the heart.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 18, 2019
Longboat artist reveals turtle-made-of-trash sculpture

Longboat Key Turtle Watch volunteers gathered the raw materials for the work over the course of their season of beach patrols.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Office workers watched on the street as the Sarasota County Fire Department responded to the vehicle fire Monday morning. Photo courtesy Sarasota Police Department.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 18, 2019
Vehicle catches fire in One Sarasota Tower garage

Emergency personnel have put out the fire at the downtown office building’s parking structure.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Edward Alley
  • November 18, 2019
'Brundibár' has a message that holds true to this day

The Sarasota Youth Opera reminds audiences that the voices of children will lead.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 18, 2019
2020 Firefly Gala performer announced at Wine, Women & Shoes

Mr. Worldwide is making his way to Sarasota, doctors rocked out, and more this week.

  • Black Tie
(marty fugate)
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 18, 2019
Welcome back, Longboaters: Here's what you missed

While the summer heat was on, a batch of stories made us think and (occasionally) smile. Here are the 10 best, plus a few extras for good measure.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bill Kelley poses with guest of honor Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 17, 2019
Former longtime Longboat Key veteran leads GOP banquet, meets Graham

Bill Kelley led Sarasota event in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sherry Dominick
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 17, 2019
Longboat elections 2020: Five Questions with Sherry Dominick

Realtor qualifies for District 1 run for Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 17, 2019
Equality Florida brings the '90s back at Art Ovation

2019's Suncoast Celebration was hosted Nov. 16 at the Art Ovation Hotel.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 17, 2019
Women’s Sports Museum celebrates with preview center launch party

The launch party was held Nov. 16 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Black Tie
Brain Health Initiative Executive Director Stephanie Peabody (center) helps warm up the runners before the 5K. She obviously was not running in the 5K with those boots.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 17, 2019
Mind really matters in Lakewood Ranch during Mindful Triathlon

The Brain Health Initiative gets a huge boost as more than 250 entrants participate in the first Mindful Triathlon in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 16, 2019
Cardinal Mooney volleyball captures 3A title (update)

The Cougars were on the brink of defeat. Then, they dug deep.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 16, 2019
Cardinal Mooney volleyball captures 3A title

The Cougars were on the brink of defeat. Then, they dug deep.

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