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    In Memoriam |
  • June 17, 2019
Robert Senie Biller

Robert Biller, known as Bobby or Big Bob to family and friends, died Sunday June 16 at the Inn of Sarasota Bay Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
"The Fence" is coming back again this fall. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • June 17, 2019
United Photo Industries announces winners of 'The Fence' photo exhibit

The Brooklyn-based organization revealed that five Sarasota photographers made the list of regional winners.

  • Arts + Culture
The School District of Manatee County hopes 10 summer events will encourage children to read over the summer. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 17, 2019
Manatee Schools partner for summer learning opportunities

District hopes to prevent learning loss over sumer.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • June 17, 2019
Kids learn about marine life at ocean-themed camps

Around 900 kids will attend summer camps at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium this summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bradenton's Eric Davy and his 1 1/2-year-old son, Braden, got an autograph from the Bucs' Shelton Quarles.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 17, 2019
Nice take on being a dad at UTC Mall in Sarasota

Former NFL linebacker offers advice at Dad's Day Block Party at Mall at UTC in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
Rick Brauckmuller shared this photo of a possible waterspout on his Twitter. Photo Courtesy.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 17, 2019
Possible waterspout spotted off Longboat Key

The National Weather Center says if one is seen, people should move at a 90-degree angle away from its motion.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Clarinetist Romie de Guise-Langlois — Courtesy photo
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • June 17, 2019
Professionals and fellows alike shine at Sarasota Music Festival

The second week of the festival impressed even more than the first.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 16, 2019
Walk in the Park: Heading to the beach

A stroll around some of Longboat Key's most popular places to visit.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Charlene Donnelly said she purposely bought a used Jeep Wrangler in that blue color to blend with her custom artwork wrap.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 15, 2019
'Wild' Jeep starts conversations

Wildlife educator loves her 4-wheeler that delivers a message about nature.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 15, 2019
Volunteers dive into Seagrass Survey in Sarasota Bay

About 100 people take part in fifth-annual event.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • June 14, 2019
Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee antes up during casino night

Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee brought diamonds and denim to the Grove Thursday night.

  • Black Tie
The sidewalk ends at the eastern end of Broadway Street.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 14, 2019
Longboat Planning & Zoning will hear Shore's sidewalk request

Restaurant builder wants to eliminate sidewalk in front of Village location to accommodate more on-site parking.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • June 14, 2019
Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce celebrates small businesses

Five local Sarasota business were awarded at the 2019 Small Business Awards on June 14.

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  • Neighbors
The city's April approval of the 18-story, 23-unit luxury condominium project will stand after Thursday's Planning Board meeting.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 14, 2019
Sarasota Planning Board denies Epoch appeal

The Planning Board unanimously determined a group of downtown residents lacked the standing to challenge city staff’s approval of a Gulfstream condo project.

  • Sarasota
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The Columbia has been in business on St. Armands Circle since 1959.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 14, 2019
Columbia ownership group buys St. Armands location

Local restaurant is the chain's second oldest, in operation since 1959.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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