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One lucky customer will be able to remember the sage of the Longboat Key coyotes by purchasing this tree and ornament.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 7, 2018
Christmas coyote

A coyote ornament was attached to a Christmas tree that was donated to St. Mary, Star of the Sea, for this year’s Christmas Bazaar, which will take place on Nov. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Col. John Saputo says commanding men in the military was the most important task of his life.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 7, 2018
Veteran John Saputo discusses how to show respect for our military heroes

Veteran John Saputo, a Lakewood Ranch businessman and philanthropist, talks about Veterans Day and respecting our military heroes

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 7, 2018
Cops Corner: You don't have to go home, but you can't stay here

Police reports from around Longboat Key

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
T. Georgiano's, Bernardo booties, $199
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • November 7, 2018
Fashion Insider: Fall into Florida

Clara Reynardus de Villanueva shares her personal style tips for enjoying fall in Florida

  • Black Tie
The 1950 Healy Guest House on Siesta Key is also called Cocoon House. Photo by Bryan Soderlind
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 7, 2018
SarasotaMOD Weekend 2018 will honor the centennial of Paul Rudolph's birth

The Sarasota Architectural Foundation will celebrate the late architect who co-founded the Sarasota School of Architecture.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarah Wertheimer accepts the $3,500 grant check from Junior League of Sarasota. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 7, 2018
Scene & Heard 11.08.18

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week in Sarasota, featuring the John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Florida State University, Sarasota Contemporary Dance, Florida Studio Theatre, Embracing Our Differences, Asolo Repertory Theatre , Junior League

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 7, 2018
This Week in Sarasota 11.08.18

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota, including a BookStore1Sarasota book signing, Big Top Brewing Co. comedy night and Asolo Repertory Theatre’s "The Music Man."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Young Amish women play a casual game of pickup volleyball on a sand court in the community of Pinecraft. Photo courtesy Dina Litovsky
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 7, 2018
'The Fence' exhibit at Nathan Benderson Park offers portrait of Pinecraft visitors

Get a unique look inside the local Amish community through ‘The Fence’ photo exhibit.

  • Arts + Culture
The New Yorker called Matthew Graybil a " “exceptional young artist.” Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 7, 2018
Musicians Matthew Graybil and Rhiannon Banerdt keep classical music accessible

The Chopin Project concert duo, pianist Matthew Graybil and violinist Rhiannon Banerdt, help listeners of all ages learn the importance of classical music.

  • Arts + Culture
Skye Ekes (14) and Dalton Judge (3) leap to block an Oxbridge Academy shot away.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 6, 2018
Cardinal Mooney volleyball wins region, heads to state semifinals

The Cougars beat Oxbridge Academy in five sets

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Scott Hopes celebrates his win with his wife Ronda Hopes.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 6, 2018
Hopes keeps School District of Manatee County board seat

Carol Whitmore pulls away from challenger to keep at-large commission seat in Manatee County while school board incumbent Scott Hopes turns away challenger..

  • East County
  • News
Voters settled six ballot questions related to county issues Tuesday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 6, 2018
Voters approve all county referendums

In Tuesday's election, Sarasota residents supported the Legacy Trail extension, changes to county elections, reopening Beach Road and more.

  • Sarasota
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Al Maio and Christian Ziegler appear at a Republican Party of Sarasota County election night event. Maio and Ziegler both won seats on the County Commission on Tuesday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 6, 2018
Ziegler, Maio win commission seats

Newcomer Christian Ziegler and incumbent Al Maio won four-year terms on the County Commission tonight.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Change the Date supporters Michael Barfield, Matt Wooddall, Christine Robinson, Kevin Cooper, Suzanne Atwell, Paul Caragiulo and Hagen Brody celebrate Tuesday's results outside of Caragiulo’s.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 6, 2018
New dates set for city elections

Voters approved a proposal to move city elections from March and May of odd-numbered years to August and November of even-numbered years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city approved the Whitaker Gateway Park dog park in 2017, but it reversed course following resident pushback.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 6, 2018
City abandons Whitaker Gateway Park dog park plan

At Monday’s City Commission meeting, the board also set a public hearing on the proposed Lido pavilion project and moved forward with establishing a park district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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