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  • Suzanne Elliott
  • November 28, 2018
Klauber was often a thorn in the side of Longboat officials

Klauber won $6.5 million from a lawsuit against Longboat.

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Andy Maass read "“The Roosevelt Family of Sagamore Hill" in eighth grade and has collected Roosevelt items ever since.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 28, 2018
A collection fit for a president: Andy Maass' Theodore Roosevelt collection spans decades

Maass' fascination with the 26th president began after he wrote a book report on “The Roosevelt Family of Sagamore Hill.”

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Luke Lecroy.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 28, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Luke Lecroy

Lakewood Ranch boys basketball junior Luke Lecroy talks his first dunk and his goals for the season

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O'Mariah Gordon.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 28, 2018
East County High 5 Moments: 11.29.18

East County High 5 Moments: 11.29.18

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  • November 28, 2018
Photos: Camelot at the Colony

Dr. Murray ‘Murf’ Klauber and his family were, in many ways, indistinguishable from the Colony.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 28, 2018
Cops Corner: What a tangled web

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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  • Cops Corner
"The Music Man" runs through Dec. 29. Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 28, 2018
Asolo Rep's 'The Music Man' doubles as child's play for young actors

The exuberant child actors of 'The Music Man' make this show a true family affair.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 28, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 29

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Bradenton, Sarasota and Venice.

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Open Mic Night is every Tuesday at 10 p.m. Photo by Kayleigh Omang
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 28, 2018
The Mable features many remnants of the old Growler's Pub — with a twist

Goodbye Growler’s Pub, the beloved North Trail establishment Hello Mable. Tyler Yurckonis and Mark Caragiulo reinvent Sarasota’s most artful watering hole.

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Bradenton native Derek Lersch releases “Miss Me Whiskey” on Nov. 30. Derek Lersch was born in Boston but raised in Bradenton, and he's a 2014 graduate of Lakewood Ranch High School. Photo by Jessica Hannah Photography
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 28, 2018
Home-grown musician to debut first country-rock single, 'Miss Me Whiskey'

Bradenton country-rock artist Derek Lersch is relying on millennial methods to promote his debut single, "Miss Me Whiskey," Nov. 30 at Naughty Monk Brewery.

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Studio A hosted screenwriter Zak Penn for a presentation and Q&A.
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • November 27, 2018
Ringling College of Art and Design unveils new post-production film building

The Post-Production Facility ribbon cutting ceremony was held Nov. 27.

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    In Memoriam |
  • November 27, 2018
Irwin Palmer Starr

Irwin Palmer Starr, an internationally known broadcasting and media executive and beloved figure in the Sarasota, Florida community, died on Nov. 14, 2018 from lung cancer. Irwin was born in Detroit, Michigan; his obituary tribute is in Siesta Key/Sarasot

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Vehicles still have to wind around construction debris.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • November 27, 2018
Work at Resort at Longboat Key Club nearing completion

Sewage pipe issues delayed targeted Thanksgiving finish.

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Honorees Sharon Spelman, John M. Wilson, Steve Hogan, Barbara Redmond, Vic Meyrich, Stephanie Moss, Marian Wallace, Howard Millman, Bob Naismith and Eberle Thomas
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • November 27, 2018
Asolo Repertory Theatre celebrates 60 years

The 60th Anniversary Dinner was held Nov. 26 at The Westin Sarasota.

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Many Laurel Park residents came out to see the new playground.
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • November 26, 2018
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