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  • By Tina and James O’Brien, Agents and Neighbors
  • March 12, 2019
COYOTES AND PANTHERS AND DEER – OH MY!

COYOTES AND PANTHERS AND DEER – OH MY!

  • East County
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Speed tables installed on Harbourside were too steep and are being replaced with ones built to a different specification.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • March 12, 2019
Bay Isles speed tables remade to right size

Right size speed tables will be put in

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rachael and Donald Worthington
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 11, 2019
Sarasota Opera patrons enjoy cocktails, dinner and a show

The Double Co-Producer Dinner was held March 11 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Kate Honea, Education Director Christopher Hird and DNG Program Director Lisa Townsend
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 11, 2019
The Sarasota Ballet stays on pointe with helping students

The On Pointe Luncheon was hosted March 11 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 11, 2019
St. Mary dreams up spring fashion show

On March 11, more than 200 people gathered in the Harbourside Ballroom for the "Daffodils & Dreams" fashion show.

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  • Neighbors
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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • March 11, 2019
'The Cakemaker' is an exceptional, emotionally-charged and unexpected film

This was director Ofir Raul Graizer's first feature film, 'The Cakemaker,' but its excellence mimics those of the most experienced filmmakers.

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Pretty enticing, right? Many residents have already received their new recycling bin — but the city says you can't use them until April 1. Photo courtesy city of Sarasota.
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  • David Conway
  • March 11, 2019
Keep using your old recycling bins, city says

The city has begun rolling out new wheeled recycling bins, but residents are still supposed to use their old bins until April 1.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rendering of new south fire station.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • March 11, 2019
Contracts readied for new Longboat fire stations

Temporary trailer will be used to house personnel at south station

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Joann Schoenbaum Miller, Phil King and Karen Holbrook hold a framed article referencing Phil’s estate gift and which shares a picture of Phil and Betty. Photo by Cliff Roles.
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 11, 2019
Phil King starts new scholarship in honor of late friend, Betty Schoenbaum

Seth Morano gets another standing ovation, Black Tie is taking nominations for season standouts and more this week.

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  • March 11, 2019
Letters to the editor

Island residents sound off on key issues.

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Chairman of the board Richard Pelton and Executive Director Suzy Brenner
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 11, 2019
Paradise Center supporters break out their dancing shoes

The center's annual fundraiser celebrated the 50s March 10 at Temple Beth Israel.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • March 11, 2019
County libraries to join statewide interlibrary loan program

Once delivered, residents can simply pick up their requested items at their local library.

  • Sarasota
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Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari's "Susanna's Secret" runs through March 23. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • March 11, 2019
Sarasota Opera's comedic double bill impresses with lively melodies

Together, 'Rita' and 'Susanna's Secret' make for a fun departure from Sarasota Opera's

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Numerous fire and police units were on the scene at 1900 Main Street on Monday morning.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 11, 2019
Smell of gas prompts evacuation of Main Street building

No injuries reported in Monday morning incident.

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Sasha Rosin with David, Priya and Kohav Weiman
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 11, 2019
Temple Emanu-El gets into the spirit of Purim

The temple celebrated the holiday with services and a carnival.

  • Sarasota
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