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The Sarasota Polo Club's Interscholastic Polo Team from left to right: Head Coach Stuart Campbell, 15-year-old Hazel Hill, 13-year-old Jayda Link, 15-year-old Ainsley Mulligan and 12-year-old Gregory Shepard.
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  • Dylan Campbell
  • February 11, 2025
Youths have a shot at polo success in Lakewood Ranch

The Sarasota Polo Club team of four started in fall 2024.

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The Republican Club of Longboat Key hosts a dinner on April 11, 2023 at the Longboat Key Club.
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • February 11, 2025
Republican Club of Longboat Key ready to kick off 2025 year with first event

After a brief hiatus, the club is looking to return better than ever, starting with its first event on Feb. 18.

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Two 'suspicious' cars determined to be neighborly visitors
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • February 11, 2025
Two 'suspicious' cars determined to be neighborly visitors

The responding officer’s brief investigation found the two cars parked on the street belonged to people visiting nearby. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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  • Cops Corner
A rendering of High Line, planned for the intersection of Main Street and Osprey Avenue.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 11, 2025
More multifamily coming to Sarasota's Main Street

A 142-unit mix of condos and apartments is planned for the site of the former Michael Saunders offices at Main Street and Osprey Avenue.

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A preliminary plan for the 32-acre site of the new Sarasota Orchestra Music Center off Fruitville Road near I-75.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 11, 2025
Sarasota Orchestra receives $50 million gift

An anonymous donation of $50 million will help the orchestra realize its goal of building its new Music Center on Fruitville Road.

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Historian Susan Benjamin previews her upcoming talk on musician Paul Simon.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • February 11, 2025
Historian to illustrate legacy of musician Paul Simon

The works of an American folk singer/songwriter are set to come to life on Sunday with a lecture and live music.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Celebration of Life to honor former Bradenton vice mayor
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 11, 2025
Celebration of Life to honor former Bradenton vice mayor

Saundra Rahn served the community for more than 20 years as an elected official.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Michael Saunders & Company
  • February 10, 2025
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Enzo Frascone, 4, asks Debby Alexander to help him identify a shell.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • February 10, 2025
Shell show provides education and shell spectacle

The event, hosted by the Sarasota Shell Club, combined artistic and scientific displays.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The new roundabout at Ringling Boulevard and Pine Place is an example of a traffic calming device to slow speeds and reduce points of conflict.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 10, 2025
City hosts traffic calming plan town hall

A town hall meeting is the first phase of public input as the city of Sarasota develops a new plan to slow down traffic and improve safety.

  • Sarasota
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James Evans, Patrick Noon and Amanda Kristin Nichols star in Florida Studio Theatre's "Advice," which runs through Feb. 28 at FST's Bowne's Lab.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 10, 2025
Florida Studio Theatre takes a walk on the edgy side

Provcative theater is alive and well in FST's Stage III spring series.

  • Arts + Culture
Sisterhood for Good founder Angela Massaro-Fain says many who attend the nonprofit's All That Jazz, Cabaret for a Cause Feb. 21 will dress to the jazz age of Chicago during Prohibition.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 10, 2025
When it comes to philanthropy, Sisterhood for Good can dress the part

All That Jazz: Cabaret for a Cause will raise thousands for Lakewood Ranch-area nonprofits.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mark Sumegi, 4, sorts fish into different colored bowls, as Violet Moore, 3, watches.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • February 10, 2025
Storybook Street brings storybooks to life to encourage reading

Numerous organizations came together for the event, held by the Early Learning Coalition, to help provide experiences tying in with free books.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Philly fans cheer on the Eagles on Sunday at Guppy's Longboat Key.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • February 10, 2025
Longboat residents celebrate Eagles' Super Bowl win

Philly-themed bar Guppy's raises support for Save Our Seabirds in a win-win for fans.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Attendees cut the ribbon for the official opening of Lo' Key Island Grille on Feb. 7.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • February 10, 2025
Relaxed restaurant throws open doors to families, furry friends and all visitors

An idea, entrepreneurial spirit and years of industry experience lead Courtney Rossler and Kevin Pass to officially open Lo' Key Restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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