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  • Amanda Morales
  • September 11, 2016
Sarasota remembers 9/11 at Patriot Plaza

Attendees for the Standing With Our Fallen 9/11 Fifteen Year Commemoration vow to never forget victims.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 11, 2016
Bird Key Yacht Club learns how to cook

56 members attended the chef demo and chose between two dishes for dinner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
David Baker, the director of operations, and Jennifer Bledsoe, the general manager, were busy handing out free salads and sandwiches on Saturday night at Newk's Eatery.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 10, 2016
Newk's ready to open on University Parkway

First 100 customers on Monday will receive gifts.

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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 10, 2016
South Gate community celebrates 60th anniversary

Neighbors party at the South Gate Community Center Saturday, Sept. 10.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 10, 2016
A Taste of Downtown Food & Wine Festival

The third annual event was held at Sarasota Opera House

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 10, 2016
Mote Marine charges start to National Drive Electric Week

Mote hosted its 5th annual Electrify the Island on Sept 10. The event is the kick-off to National Drive Electric Week.

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  • Neighbors
Cheryl Track, 49, with her friend Anne Swartz, 51, smile as they take their last steps before finishing the Heart Walk.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • September 10, 2016
Walkers raise more than $200,000 for American Heart Association.

Participants on track for a cure at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 9, 2016
Music Compound Grand Opening

Students and teachers showcase skills at grand opening celebration.

  • Arts + Culture
The Gigis are Florida Studio Theatre's latest cabaret performance. They run through Sept. 25.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • September 9, 2016
The GiGis: Living in Harmony

Florida Studio Theatre's latest cabaret production features a fun, energetic blast from the past.

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The mast of a sunken sailboat is visible to the left of another vessel in Sarasota Bay.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • September 9, 2016
Swamped sailboat in Sarasota Bay spotlights derelict vessel issues on Longboat Key

Vulgar behavior, danger from leaky boats spurs complaints to Longboat Key Police Department.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 9, 2016
Longboat Key Public Works honors victims of 9/11

2,977 flags were placed along GMD in honor of each life lost during the 9/11 attacks.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Fifth-grader Gavin Garner presents Old Glory.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 9, 2016
Foundations Academy celebrates Patriot Day

Montessori Academy in Lakewood Ranch adds bike rides to the festivities.

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The downtown YMCA branch is closing Oct. 7 after 13 years in operation.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 9, 2016
Downtown YMCA to close in October

The YMCA announced plans to close its Babe Weiller Branch, located on Main Street, and consolidate the operations at another location just southeast of downtown.

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Side roads along Higel Boulevard flooded early Sept. 1 after heavy rains the night before. County staff reported widespread coastal flooding throughout Siesta Key in their post-Hurricane Hermine damage assessment.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 9, 2016
County releases post-Hermine damage assessment

County staff dune erosion, coastal flooding and minor damage on Casey and Siesta Key after Hurricane Hermine hit the islands late last week.

  • Siesta Key
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"Why Can't I Be You?" reinforces the simple life lesson: Be careful what you wish for.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • September 9, 2016
The Rocker and the Stalker

The Players' 2015 New Play Festival winner comes to life in 'Why Can't I Be You?'

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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