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  • May 29, 2012
Obituary: Edith M. Rosenthal

Edith M. Rosenthal, of Longboat Key, died May 18. She was 86.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 29, 2012
May 29: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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Diaa and Seham Sabek
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy Party

Mary Lee, owner of the Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy, hosted a party to celebrate the end of season, Saturday, May 26. Guests were invited to dress whimsically and enjoy the art, food and company of other attendees, who joined in the whimsical spirit of the party. Jimi Gee provided live guitar music for the event.

  • Sarasota
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Dominic Stratford, 3, Aiden Baker, 4, and Ava Baker, 2, wave their flags during the parade.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Memorial Day parade and ceremony

The downtown Sarasota Memorial Day parade and ceremony took place, Monday, May 28. The theme for this year's parade was 'A Nation Forever Grateful'.

  • Sarasota
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Paul Fleischmann and Rita Al Jones
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Landings Racquet Club Memorial Day Barbecue

Landings Racquet Club members and their guests celebrated Memorial Day with a barbecue Monday, May 28. Retired Army colonels Jerry Welch and Bob Fernander delivered a special ceremony to commemorate the service of Landings War Veterans who passed away in the last year, and attending veterans were recognized by name. Ricky Russell and Barbara Rothman provided patriotic musical entertainment for the event, and guests enjoyed an all American meal of hamburgers, hot dogs, beans, salads and desserts.

  • Sarasota
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Leslie Harris-Senac with Visions Unlimited Video Productions, Robert Dinan with TRVST, Susan Tower with Company Peas Design and real estate agent Howard Rooks
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: LLSA Chamber's Thirsty Thursday

Thursday, May 24, the Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce hosted a small gathering of local business representatives at Lido's Helmsley Sandcastle. The group enjoyed appetizers and drinks while they got to know each other.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The billboard at Walt’s Fish Market announced the grand opening of their new Chickee Bar.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Grand Opening of the Chickee Bar at Walt's

The Chickee Bar at Walt's Fish Market held a grand opening party, Sunday, May 27. Proceeds from the drink sales, raffles and donations all went towards the Tom Wallin's Reef Fund.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The approximate 12-hour closure is necessary while the city's Utilities Department works on a water and sewer force main replacement project.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 29, 2012
Bird Key Park closes temporarily

Bird Key Park will be closed temporarily Tuesday, May 29 at approximately 6:30 p.m. until dawn Wednesday for a utilities project.

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The numbers are good enough to produce $100,000 more in taxes this year for a city that's facing a $1.6 million shortfall.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 29, 2012
City of Sarasota's taxable values on the rise

The city's taxable values are rising this year and will produce at least $100,000 more in taxes for the city.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 29, 2012
Sarasota Area Sports Alliance announces scholarship recipients

The Sarasota Area Sports Alliance presented its 2012 college scholarship awards during a luncheon May 22.

  • East County
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The Manatee Bearcats won their fourth tournament of the spring May 19-20.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 29, 2012
Manatee Bearcats win state championship

The Manatee Bearcats 10U travel baseball team won its fourth tournament of the spring, capturing the Nations Baseball State Championship Tournament May 19-20 at Braden River Park.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 29, 2012
BRSC to host tryouts

The Braden River Soccer Club will hold tryouts May 29 through June 3 for the upcoming fall season.

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Key-wide, Longboat Key Finance Director Tom Kelley estimates a 1.5% to 3% decrease in property values this year. File photo.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 29, 2012
Longboat Key property values dipping again

Longboat Key taxable values are dropping again, but preliminary estimates show the dip is much less than the previous four years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Joohyn Kim receives her diploma, Friday, May 25, from President Michalson of New College.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: New College's 2012 Commencement Ceremony

The second largest class to graduate from New College had their graduation ceremony, Friday, May 25, out on the lawn of the New College bayfront

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Enjoy a recipe for pasta with Bolognese sauce by Susan Asselstine.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 29, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Susan Asselstine

Susan Asselstine has been a resident of Siesta Key for 20 years. One of her family's favorite meals is her pasta with Bolognese sauce, a recipe she found about 10 years ago in her Real Simple cookbook.

  • Siesta Key
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