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  • Matt Walsh
  • May 24, 2017
What about the Christians?

It seems a bit like reverse discrimination, and Christian stereotypes should be part of the discussion.

  • Longboat Key
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Phill Younger
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  • Matt Walsh
  • May 24, 2017
It's worth a try

A recent proposal may entice more people to run for the Town Commission

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Charter Review Committee members Pat Zunz, Phill Younger, Alan Pryor and Bill Cook.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • May 24, 2017
Longboat Charter Review meeting postponed

The meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, May 24.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 24, 2017
Sailors baseball advances to final four

Sarasota High scored four runs in the fifth inning to take the lead.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 24, 2017
Longboater pens medical mystery book

Dr. Stuart Mushlin is on faculty at Harvard Medical School, but the patients he's met have taught him more than any other research could.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Whiston was one of two goaltenders for the U.S.A Hockey Team during the 1952 Winter Olympics in Norway. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 24, 2017
Gulfshore resident captures memories in autobiography

Don Whiston penned a book on his life, but now he wants to talk about other people.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The new DDI traffic pattern has made its debut at the University Parkway/I-75 interchange.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 24, 2017
You, too, can negotiate DDI in Lakewood Ranch/Sarasota area

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 24, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: May 25, 2017

Arlene Gill and Beverly Douglass died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Hank Lackey will be a co-grand marshal of the Tribute to Heroes Parade in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 24, 2017
Reluctant hero and fighter pilot serve as co-grand marshals in Lakewood Ranch

Veterans offer wave of support during Tribute to Heroes parade.

  • East County
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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 24, 2017
Winning Gold

Zuleika Zunz took home a gold medal from the Sunshine State Games.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lauren Wohlwend celebrated her daughter-to-be with 30 of her closest friends and family members on May 20 at her childhood home in Harbor Acres. Photo courtesy of Lauren Wohlwend
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 24, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 05.25.17

Season is over, but there is still plenty going on around the Sarasota social scene.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 24, 2017
Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week returns for 12th year

The celebration of local cuisine features a record 79 restaurants this year.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 24, 2017
Florida Studio Theatre announces Young Playwrights Festival winners

Young artists were honored at the theater’s 26th annual festival.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Nick Friedman
  • May 24, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 25

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Carla and Pete Rowan founded Keep Longboat Special in 2016.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • May 24, 2017
A conversation with Keep Longboat Special

Carla and Pete Rowan founded the Longboat Key community group in 2016.

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