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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 1, 2017
Girls Inc. recognizes both new and past honorees

The annual Girls Inc. Honoree Luncheon was held on March 1 at The Field Club.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • March 1, 2017
Film review: 'I Am Not Your Negro'

James Baldwin's posthumously finished manuscript is a powerful, heartbreaking story of African American life.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Sarasota sports roundup: 03.01.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 1, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 03.01.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 03.01.17

  • Sarasota
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East County sports roundup: 03.01.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 1, 2017
East County sports roundup: 03.01.17

East County sports roundup: 03.01.17

  • East County
  • Sports
The Florida Department of Transportation is currently collecting local traffic data.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 1, 2017
FDOT data collection won’t affect traffic study timeline

The Florida Department of Transportation is currently measuring traffic data, but it won’t affect the timeline of the barrier island traffic study.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 1, 2017
Restaurant Depot plans on hold

County, applicant disagree on owner disclosures required.

  • East County
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 1, 2017
Sarasota Opera adds additional 'Madama Butterfly' performance

The addition is only the company's second since 2006.

  • Arts + Culture
In late 2016, a Longboat Key homeowner accrued a record fine for three code violations. Ultimately, the town and the owner settled on a lower fine.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 1, 2017
Longboat Commission considers major changes in code enforcement

At Tuesday's meeting, Commissioners discussed the possibility of eliminating the Code Enforcement Board.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
(Eric Garwood) Incumbent Jack Daly stands to answer a question during Monday' s four-candidate forum at Bayfront Park.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 1, 2017
Colony referendum highlights candidate forum

Four hopefuls for the Town Commission took stances on key Longboat issues at an Observer Media Group Forum this week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Royal Rummage Sale organizers Ingrid Wisniewski and Penny Koerner, File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 1, 2017
St. Mary preps for Royal Rummage Sale

The annual event will take place on March 3-4 at the church.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cathy Bishop hands a child a book on Feb. 24 at the Stillpoint House of Prayer.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 1, 2017
Garden Club makes vegetable soup

Members handed out gardening books and vegetable seeds at the Stillpoint House of Prayer on Feb. 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gus and Betty Andreone celebrate Betty' s 100th birthday in a ceremony at Palm Aire Country Club.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 1, 2017
Palm Aire holds 100th birthday celebration for Betty Andreone

The Sarasota couple of Betty, 100, and Gus Andreone, the oldest PGA Professional at 105, have a combined 205 years of experience.

  • East County
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Vicki and George Workman
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 1, 2017
Miss Vicki celebrates 25 years at Publix

Vicki Workman currently works in the bakery department following a move from produce.

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File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 1, 2017
Mote opens Ron Johnson memorial research fund

Johnson was a Mote Trustee for 11 years and served in various other leadership positions.

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U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, right, and other dignitaries fly to Afghanistan aboard an Air Force C-17 cargo plane.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 1, 2017
Buchanan returns from Afghanistan

The congressman was on a nine-day congressional trip focusing on national security.

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