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Gary P. Zola Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 14, 2018
Is the scholar in?

Gary P. Zola, the executive director of the Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives will be this year's scholar in residence.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dayton Amey has had his 1969 Mustang Mach 1 since 1972.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 14, 2018
Pony up for charity in Lakewood Ranch

Car show at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch raises money for charities.

  • East County
  • News
Mixon Fruit Farms co-owners Janet and Dean Mixon show off their asper bamboo. The used existing citrus grove beds for their bamboo operation, planted in May 2016. The first harvest likely will happen in mid-2019.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 14, 2018
Bamboo shoots upward in East County

Mixon Fruit Farms hopes its first bamboo crop replaces losses from citrus.

  • East County
  • News
East Manatee Fire Rescue firefighter Ben Carpenter, engineer Jacob Lilly and firefighter Chad Hoeksema work at Station 4, the station closest to the new site, pictured in background.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 14, 2018
New station answers alarm in Lakewood Ranch

Fire district saw need to change plans for a new station's location.

  • East County
  • News
The American Red Cross closed its Lakewood Ranch location in March 2017. A deed restriction on the property from Schroeder-Manatee Ranch limits the building’s use to the American Red Cross only.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 14, 2018
New EMS station planned in Lakewood Ranch

County hopes to buy Red Cross building in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 14, 2018
Cops Corner: A report of uplifting noise

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
One of the four videos on display in Coco Fusco's "Twilight" is "Empty Plaza." Courtesy image
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 14, 2018
New exhibits and performing arts series broadens The Ringling's reach

The Ringling is focusing heavily on contemporary art this season — but it's not forgetting its European art roots.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 14, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 15

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Carolyn Michel is awarded Best Actress of the Year at the Oniros Film Awards in Aosta, Italy. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 14, 2018
Carolyn Michel wins Best Actress of the Year at Oniros Film Awards in Italy

The local actress Carolyn Michel won Best Actress of the Year at Oniros Film Awards Aug. 25 for her role in the film "Katia."

  • Arts + Culture
Stanislas Kostka’s works are available for purchase at Marianne E on Palm Avenue. Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 14, 2018
Scene & Heard 11.15.18

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week, including a Stanislas Kostka show at Marianne E, a call for extras at Sarasota Opera House and a music video with Ryanito and CARisMA.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Columnist .
  • November 14, 2018
Drink This: Frozen Blackberry Passionfruit Sangria

It's always the perfect time of year for a tropical drink in Florida.

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  • Eat + Drink
Barbara DiPalma, the chair of the fashion show, Judy Harris and Judy Fuqua, the chair of the social committee, say it's important to give back to local charities.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • November 14, 2018
HOPE in fashion at Tara

Tara Country Club's social committee hosts a luncheon benefitting HOPE Family Services.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Attendees of the event got to bring home a ceramic bowl.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • November 14, 2018
Bowled over by support in Lakewood Ranch

Community turns out at Empty Bowls event to support food bank.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Club Tennis Association President David Gutridge and Marcia Gutridge
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 13, 2018
Tennis association jumps into fall

The Longboat Key Club Tennis Association members gathered Nov. 13 for their annual Fall Frolic.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 13, 2018
Longboat Key republicans learn about red tide

Mote Marine Laboratory Senior Scientist Richard Pierce spoke to the club Nov. 13 at the Resort at Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
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