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Marshall Fernandez, Marnie Lawrence, Trudy Barry, Leslie Williams and Patti Lowe
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 15, 2018
Bird Key Yacht Club toasts to the holidays

Club members gathered Dec. 15 for a holiday party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Peggy O'Donnell makes a donation at the Publix on Bay Street.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 15, 2018
Salvation Army hopes for late-season push at kettles

Season-to-date totals in Sarasota and Manatee counties are below those of 2017.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Amani Carter poses for a picture with Santa.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 15, 2018
Santa arrives just in time for breakfast at Newtown Estates Park

Kids enjoy crafts, treats and a visit with the Jolly Old Elf.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Members of Federation of Longboat Key Condominiums learn about red tide.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • December 15, 2018
Longboat group calls for red tide czar

The state needs to do more to fight red tide.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bob Rogers and Maria Kava
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 15, 2018
Porsches in the Park bring car enthusiasts to St. Armands

On Dec. 15, Porsche vehicles from all over the state crowded St. Armands Circle Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dozens of protesters gathered near the Unconditional Surrender statue for the demonstration.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 15, 2018
Bayfront rally calls for action on red tide

Hands Along the Water wants to keep people focused on the issue — and potential solutions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Maggie Blanton plays bean bag toss.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 15, 2018
Big Brothers Big Sisters treats kids to a party

Santa checks in with the kids on Dec. 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Town Commissioner Jim Brown and Susan Phillips at their bell-ringing station.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 15, 2018
On Longboat, Red Kettle volunteerism has a certain ring to it

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key rallies volunteers every year to ring the bell for the Salvation Army's kettle campaign. This year, 104 volunteers filled 224 time slots.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dustin Dahlquist has been in Manatee County schools for 21 years. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 14, 2018
New principal named at Lakewood Ranch High

Dustin Dahlquist named to Lakewood's top post.

  • East County
  • News
Rough weather is on the way.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • December 14, 2018
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Sarasota, Manatee counties

Rough weather heading toward area from gulf; alert valid until 10 p.m.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 14, 2018
Super recognition for teachers in Lakewood Ranch

Kiwanis program highlights importance of McNeal teachers.

  • East County
  • News
New district rivalries will be forged in 2019 and 2020.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 14, 2018
FHSAA football classification changes affect Sarasota schools

New district rivalries will be forged in 2019 and 2020

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The FHSAA announced its classifications for the 2019 and 2020 seasons on Friday
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 14, 2018
New FHSAA football classifications mean big change for Braden River

The FHSAA announced its classifications for the 2019 and 2020 seasons on Friday

  • East County
  • Sports
Co-Chairmen Brooke Misantone, Mike Granthon and Dan Starostecki
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • December 14, 2018
Men sip and savor for the Child Protection Center

Men, Whiskey & Watches was hosted Dec. 13 at the Edson Keith Mansion

  • Black Tie
Sarah Hicks will guest conduct the Sarasota Orchestra in“La La Land in Concert.”
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 13, 2018
Looking Ahead: The must-see shows and other arts events in 2019

Here's a look at the events we think you should consider attending and the shows you should consider seeing around Sarasota in 2019.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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