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Brenda Cook and Darya Fedotova pack disaster boxes at All Faiths Food Bank.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 14, 2017
Sarasota nonprofits relieved, but recovering

Philanthropies are gearing up to travel the road to recovery after Hurricane Irma.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Pat and Tony Crincoli walk their suitcases back to their Bay Isles home.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 14, 2017
Snowbirds worried, watched Irma from afar

As Hurricane Irma neared Florida, Longboat Key snowbirds had no choice but to watch from miles away.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Thousands of customers are still without power in Sarasota County, but ten "comfort stations" have opened for residents to soak up some air conditioning.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • September 14, 2017
County opens 'comfort stations' for residents without power

Residents can charge their phones, get water and enjoy the air conditioning while they wait for their power to come back on.

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Three of Longboat Key's swans were swimming near the Harbourside Golf Course on Sept. 11.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 14, 2017
Longboat Key animals survive Irma

The turtles, swans and birds and animals at Save our Seabirds and Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium fared well during Hurricane Irma.

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The library now has a collection of about 90 cookbooks.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 14, 2017
Too many cookbooks in the kitchen?

Recently, the Longboat Library has been inundated with cookbook donations.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Renee Ryckman, Taura Agar and Angela Scroggins at last year's expo.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 14, 2017
East Meets West brings business together

The annual business expo has been postponed due to Hurricane Irma.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 14, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: Sept. 14, 2017

Patricia M. Balerna, Daniel Herz and Mary Ellen Zierke died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Some palm trees at Bayfront Park were knocked over during Hurricane Irma.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 14, 2017
Staying on island a 'hellacious'' experience, resident says

Despite a mandatory evacuation order, some Longboat Key residents stayed in their island homes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • September 14, 2017
Cops Corner 9.14

Enjoy this week's installment of Cops Corner from Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Manatee County issues storm-related debris disposal guidelines .
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • September 13, 2017
Manatee County yet to decide storm debris collection

For homeowners in need of disposing hurricane-related debris, here is some important guidelines you need to know.

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    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • September 13, 2017
Sarasota Memorial to hold 'urgent' blood drive

Sarasota-area residents are encouraged to donate at Michael's on East either Thursday or Friday.

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The proposed training facility is expected to be finished in January 2019.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • September 13, 2017
County approves agreements for Braves training facility

Now that all parties have approved the agreements, the project can get started after more than a year of planning.

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Photo courtesy of the Gilligan's Island Bar Siesta Key Facebook page
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 13, 2017
Gilligan's organizes benefit Hurricane Irma relief

Gilligan's Island Bar Siesta Key will host its Irma Sucks Alot A Palooza fundraiser Sunday, Sept. 17.

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Longboat Key Public Works Department employees clear a tree in front of a residence in the Bay Isles community on Sept. 11. Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 13, 2017
Additional FPL employees working to restore Longboat Key power

Those without power are invited to Town Hall's Commission Chamber for relief.

  • Longboat Key
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Ricardo Graziano and Victoria Hulland perform Sir Frederick Ashton’s “Marguerite and Armand.” Photo by Frank Atura.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 13, 2017
Sarasota Ballet strives for unpredictability in new season

Entering his 11th season at the helm of the Sarasota Ballet, Iain Webb shares his thoughts on the programming.

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Staff at the 12th Judicial Circuit Guardian Ad Litem program sort through the delivery of presents for children up to 18 years of age.
  • December 22, 2025
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Cindy Ritchell, Ann Quackenbush, Brenda Korthauer, Beverly Sutton and Kit Torchia all lend a helping hand in packing seeds to send internationally to farmers who need them. Quackenbush is a driving force behind Hope Seeds, a charitable ministry through Christ Church of Longboat Key.
  • December 22, 2025
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Andrew Carrillo poses for a photo on Dec. 16 at Out-of-Door Academy. He's been the go-to guy on attack for the Thunder throughout their 2025-26 season.
  • December 22, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Andrew Carrillo
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Manatee County commissioners approve reducing speed limits throughout the county.
  • December 22, 2025
Speed limits reduced on nine roads in Manatee County
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The library will be constructed on the light green area depicted on this map within Longboat Key's Town Center Green. The entire library would be around 11,230 square feet with the possible enhancements.
  • December 22, 2025
Buchanan's $1 million donation formally accepted for library

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