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A deep-shade blooming bush, the scarlet flower of a Javanese glorybower
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  • May 23, 2012
Home & Garden: Beauty on the bay

This home on Bay Shore Road in Sarasota has been under the care of Gardening South Inc. for the last 15 years.

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"A friend of mine who is an interior designer had this table base made for me." — Alan Kasow
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  • May 23, 2012
Decor: High-rise Haven

Susan Blais and Alan Kasow used to drive down Gulfstream Avenue and stare longingly up at one penthouse in particular.

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Jane Thompson and Pam Watts
  • By Loren Mayo and Molly Schechter
  • May 23, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

Seeing double; Best friends forever; Farewell for the summer

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  • May 23, 2012
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Sophie Nélisse and Fellag star in "Monsieur Lazhar." Courtesy photo.
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  • May 23, 2012
Film Review: 'Monsieur Lazhar'

Sometimes a little film can make a big impact: "Monsieur Lazhar" is one such film.

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Catch Billy Alstrom and Henry Wasczuk's "Fishing in the Flats" at 9 p.m. Sundays on Sun Sports Network. Courtesy photo.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 23, 2012
Key native is no fish out of water

Capt. Billy Alstrom sure knows how to make an appearance. The 21-year-old co-host of Florida fishing show, "Fishing the Flats with Henry Wasczuk," is late to his interview on the Longboat Key public dock.

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  • By Anthony Paull
  • May 22, 2012
Special Events: Mutually Agreeable?

Special Events: Mutually Agreeable?

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  • May 22, 2012
Observe this: City commission approves downtown projects

Observe this: City commission approves downtown projects

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  • By Bonnie Silvestri
  • May 22, 2012
Public Parks -- is everybody welcome?

Public Parks -- is everybody welcome?

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  • By Candice McElyea
  • May 22, 2012
John Neal Homes Launches New Division

John Neal Homes Launches New Division

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  • May 22, 2012
Obituary: Ethel H. Young

Ethel H. Young, of Sarasota and formerly of Longboat Key and Chicago, died May 11. She was 100.

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  • May 22, 2012
Obituary: Penny Rosenthal

Penny Rosenthal, of Longboat Key and formerly of St. Louis, died May 19. She was 93.

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  • May 22, 2012
Obituary: Janet Kaplan

Janet Kaplan, of Longboat Key and formerly of Sarasota, died May 8.

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  • May 22, 2012
Obituary: Walter Hess Jr.

Walter Hess Jr., of Longboat Key and formerly of Rockville, Md., died May 8. He was 89.

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  • May 22, 2012
Obituary: Douglas Raymond Bruce

Douglas Raymond Bruce, of Longboat Key and formerly of Norwich, Conn., died May 12. He was 71.

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