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Sereena Feeney.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 22, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 03.22.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 03.22.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Morgan Cummins.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 22, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 03.22.17

East County High 5 Moments: 03.22.17

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 21, 2017
JFCS supporters wined and dined at annual food and wine tasting

The Jewish Family & Children’s Service of the Suncoast held its Celebrity Chefs Food & Wine Tasting on March 21 at the Resort at Longboat Key Club.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 21, 2017
Longboat Town Hall exhibits local artists' masterpieces

Eight local artists will have their work on display until the end of May.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 21, 2017
Women’s Resource Center honors Betty Schoenbaum

The annual Renaissance Legacy Luncheon was held on March 21 at Michael’s On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 21, 2017
Sarasota Opera unveils Steinwachs Artist Residences

The new Rosemary District development will increase the opera company's artist housing capacity from 43 to 70.

  • Arts + Culture
Armando Linde
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 21, 2017
Armando Linde resigns from the Longboat Key Town Commission

Linde began his term in March 2016.

  • Longboat Key
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Jacob Martinez
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 21, 2017
Update: Serial flasher caught again

A man arrested for exposing himself to women in Manatee County has now been charged in Sarasota, as well.

  • East County
  • News
The Florida Highway Patrol is currently investigating a hit-and-run on the Stickney Point Bridge on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 21, 2017
FHP investigates hit-and-run on Siesta Key

The Florida Highway Patrol has asked the public for any information after a bicyclist was struck by an unknown vehicle on the Stickney Point Bridge Monday.

  • Siesta Key
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Co-Hosts Ron and Rita Greenbaum
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 20, 2017
Asolo announces next season’s lineup

The annual major donor party was held on March 20 at the home of Rita and Ron Greenbaum.

  • Black Tie
Marty Fugate and The Grim Reaper enjoy a game of chess. Photo by Ellie Bloom.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • March 20, 2017
Review: Institute for Psychogeographic Adventure

IPA adventures celebrate experience at The Ringling.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 20, 2017
Vehicles burglarized in Waterlefe neighborhood

Authorities say residents should lock their car doors.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County Commissioner Mike Moran, Sarasota County Area Transit Director Rocky Burke and Assistant County Administrator Mark Cunningham watch as County Commissioner Alan Maio cuts a ribbon in front of the Siesta Key Breeze.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 20, 2017
Siesta turns key on new trolley service

Sarasota County Commissioners and Island leaders take inaugural ride on Siesta Key Breeze trolley.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 20, 2017
St. Armands property sells after more than decade on market

House on Washington Drive closes at $3.5 million

  • Longboat Key
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Sherri Mills and comedian Dick Smothers
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 20, 2017
Surprise! Celebrity pops in to open house

Famous comedian, entertainer surprises real estate agent

  • Longboat Key
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