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  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 17, 2017
New Hermitage Artist Retreat luncheon steals the show

The organization’s new Muse Luncheon was held at Michael’s On East on Jan. 17.

  • Black Tie
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  • Katie Johns
  • January 17, 2017
Joe Gruters speaks to Republican Club of Longboat Key

State Rep. Joe Gruters spoke about what to expect in President-elect Trumps' first 100 days in office.

  • Longboat Key
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Jeff Maultsby, the director of business and economic development for Sarasota County, called today a landmark day, but stressed that the deal is not yet finalized.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 17, 2017
Braves exclusively negotiating with Sarasota County for spring training home

Braves exclusively negotiating with Sarasota County for spring training home

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Gale Lemerand, presenting his $10,000 check to Marvin Miller, President of the Jewish Federation (Courtesy photo).
    By
  • Emily Blackwood
  • January 17, 2017
Local entrepreneur and philanthropist Gale Lemerand donates $10,000 to Jewish Federation

The donation will be used to feed families in Voluisa and Flagler counties.

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AJ Caldwell and the Rams are ranked fourth in Class 9A in a new poll.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 17, 2017
Riverview boys basketball ranked top-5 in new state poll

The Rams are 8-3 on the season.

  • Sarasota
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Sam Hester and the Lakewood Ranch Mustangs are ranked eighth in Class 8A.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 17, 2017
Lakewood Ranch boys basketball ranked top-10 in state poll

The Mustangs are 15-2 on the season.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • January 17, 2017
Film review: 'Live by Night'

Strong acting and cinematography make up for an overly busy plot.

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(Photo by Dex Honea) Levine Ellsworth, an 87-year-old Michigan resident, drove his 2015 Subaru Outback through the front of Harry’s Convenience Store Monday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 17, 2017
UPDATE: Longboat crash causes thousands in damages

The 86-year-old man who drove through the front of Harry’s Convenience Store caused as much as $100,000 in damage to the storefront.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The accident occurred at 5:08 p.m. Jan. 16. Stock photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 17, 2017
Three injured, one killed in suspected DUI

Charges are pending in a fatal crash outside Braden Woods Monday evening.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 16, 2017
Temple Beth Israel plays bingo

Proceeds from the event will benefit the temple's music program.

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Mari Gauff and Social Chair Patti Baer
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 16, 2017
Sutton Place welcomes seasonal residents back

The condominium complex held its first social event of the year Jan. 15.

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Sarasota weekend roundup: 01.16.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 16, 2017
Sarasota weekend roundup: 01.16.17

Sarasota weekend roundup: 01.16.17

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Savanna King, Cassidy Gilley, Dr. LoanAnh Bui and Morgan Merritt cut the ribbon during the grand opening of Little Town Smiles.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • January 16, 2017
New business

Little Town Smiles will concentrate on kids 16 and younger.

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LBK North coordinators Denton Crews, Pat Zunz and Bob Appel have organized a forum on a variety of issues for Jan. 18.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 16, 2017
Longboat group plans wide-ranging forum

LBK North will bring town officials and experts together this week to discuss erosion, traffic and drainage problems.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 16, 2017
Sarasota Residents walk in unity in of honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Participants gathered at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex and walked to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park.

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