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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • August 13, 2019
Longboat ranked sixth for senior social scene

Amenities in the island town are widely varied, organization says.

  • Longboat Key
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Creg Sclavi (Ted) and Marc Bitler (Kevin) star in Dog Days Theater’s “Harbor.” Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • August 13, 2019
Dog Days Theatre’s 'Harbor' puts the 'fun' in dysfunctional family

A dream team of actors take on this sitcom-style play that quickly changes tones when one character reveals a secret.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Allegiant will begin its new flights out of Sarasota in November.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 13, 2019
Allegiant adds eight flights from SRQ

New destinations from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport include Knoxville, Tenn., St. Louis, Mo., Louisville, Ky. and other Midwestern cities.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • August 13, 2019
Fins and Fun Family Festival lives up to the name

Mote's event focused on the impact kids can have on the ocean.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Sten Spinella
  • August 12, 2019
Longboat Key resident receives call pretending to be from police department

The caller asked the resident for money, and said a warrant was out for their arrest.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Aurora Melzer.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 12, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Aurora Melzer

Lakewood Ranch High cross country runner Aurora Melzer talks pushing herself and the appeal of flying.

  • East County
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"The Swingaroos: Hollywood Serenade" runs through Aug. 30. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • August 12, 2019
'The Swingaroos: Hollywood Serenade' celebrates the glory days of Hollywood

Florida Studio Theatre's latest cabaret show honors the past without living in it.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Abbey Brett shows off her new school supplies.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • August 12, 2019
Property company gives back to military families

Castle Group, a local property management company, partnered with Goodwill Manasota to throw a back to school bash on Aug. 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Simply Susanne's is a small business on Longboat that takes great pride in its coffee.
    By
  • Sten Spinella
  • August 12, 2019
Longboat Key's new sign rules hit small business

Simply Susanne's Cafe provides a case study of how the signage regulations vary in desired effect.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • August 12, 2019
Yoga with the Sharks makes for a relaxing, oceanic morning

No, the sharks weren't in on the flow.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • August 12, 2019
Networking @ Noon brings local businesses together

The event proved there could be such a thing as a free lunch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Last month, The Bay presented this concept plan for Phase 1 to the City Commission.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 12, 2019
The Bay schedules meetings on park plans

The Bay Sarasota will host two community events Wednesday, Aug. 21 to discuss the group’s latest proposal for the first phase of the public park project.

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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • August 12, 2019
Local property management group gives back to the children of veterans

Castle Group partnered with organizations around Sarasota to provide back-to-school supplies for children in need.

  • Sarasota
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Kim Miele
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 12, 2019
Brian health study in Lakewood Ranch hires program director

Kim Miele will serve a role as an important liaison to the Gulf Coast community as the program director for the Brain Health Initiative at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Ms. Reese's pre-K class lines up to go to breakfast. // Whitney Elfstrom
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • August 12, 2019
Sarasota children head back to school

More than 45,000 students started the 2019-2020 school year on Aug. 12.

  • Sarasota
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