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  • Shane Donglasan
  • May 7, 2018
Sarasota Veg Fest celebrates eco-friendly living

Solutionary Events brought first ever Veg Fest to Sarasota on May 5.

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    In Memoriam |
  • May 7, 2018
Stanford R. Boster

Stanford R. Boster, 88, passed away April 28, 2018.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Shane Donglasan
  • May 7, 2018
Longboat Rotary Club throws second annual celebration for first responders

Firefighters, police officers and their families enjoyed a picnic and beach day at Bay Isles Beach Club presented by the Rotary Club of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Sarasota police released this security video image of the man they say fired shots into an unoccupied Main Street condo unit.
  • By Bret Hauff and David Conway | Observer Staff
  • May 7, 2018
Sarasota shooting suspect's donation to Longboat police paid for cameras, laptops

Ryan Flanzer, who allegedly fired three rounds into an empty condominium Saturday, had donated more than $200,000 to the Longboat Key Police Department in February

  • Longboat Key
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  • Shane Donglasan
  • May 7, 2018
Seagrass Survey and Festival celebrates the Sarasota Bay

The fourth annual Sarasota Bay Seagrass Survey and Festival brings volunteers to study the bay at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron.

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  • Shane Donglasan
  • May 7, 2018
Corvettes on the Circle revs up St. Armands

Corvette owners showed off their rides at St. Armands Circle for the 22nd annual Corvettes on the Circle

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
An armed man robs the Waffle House in Bradenton.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 6, 2018
Armed man robs Waffle House in Bradenton

An armed man robbed the Waffle House in Bradenton on Sunday.

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Starbenders is a androgynous rock-pop group hailing from Atlanta. Courtesy image
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 6, 2018
Harvey Milk Festival schedule features diverse music, theater and visual art

The relocated three-day festival celebrates Harvey Milk, one of the first openly gay Americans elected to public office.

  • Arts + Culture
FDOT proposed a similar project in 2017 for a installing third lane along the southern part of Gulf of Mexico Drive near the entrance of Country Club Shores.Â
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • May 6, 2018
Turn lane proposed for Gulf of Mexico Drive

The town of Longboat Key could begin a project to regrade and widen, adding a third turn lane to, Gulf of Mexico Drive within the next few years, but first it needs a nod from the Florida Department of Transportation first.

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One woman was killed and two people are in critical condition after an accident on Lockwood Ridge Road.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 6, 2018
One killed, two critical, in Lockwood Ridge Road accident

Female passenger, 69, killed in two-car crash in which driver turned into oncoming traffic.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • May 5, 2018
Guests Go for the Gold at YMCA gala

The Sarasota YMCA held Going for the Gold May 5 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • May 5, 2018
Guests celebrate the Kentucky Derby with SMART horses

SMART held its 5th annual Mint Juleps & Roses May 5 at SMART.

  • Black Tie
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • May 5, 2018
Amateur sand sculpture contest creates more than just castles on Siesta

The 46th annual contest was held May 5 at Siesta Key Beach.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 5, 2018
Temple Beth Israel hosts last Shabbat dinner of the season

Temple Beth Israel congregants enjoyed a Cinco de Mayo-themed meal for its last Shabbat dinner for several months due to the end of season on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Police Department shared this image, reportedly of Ryan Flanzer at the 1350 Main condo building today.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 5, 2018
UPDATE: Downtown condo shooting suspect turns himself in

The Sarasota Police Department said Ryan M. Flanzer barricaded himself in a bayfront hotel before surrendering.

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