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The suspect is 5-foot-11-inches tall, with a slim build and pale skin.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • December 20, 2011
Attempted bank robbery at Wells Fargo

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is investigating an attempted bank robbery at Wells Fargo, 8595 South Tamiami Trail today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Peter Vrinios, of Create a Cane, created candy canes of varying designs, including traditional canes, hearts and even people's names.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • December 20, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Sweets and Stripes

Peter Vrinios, of Create a Cane, showed off his candy-striping skills to Gillian's on St. Armands Circle. He demonstrated candy-cane making in its original form.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
'People enjoy eating it, so I enjoy making it' Beverly Shapiro says.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 20, 2011
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Beverly Shapiro

Beverly Shapiro's grandmother came from Russia and didn't speak a word of English. Shapiro used to watch her grandmother prepare this noodle Kugel, but instead of helping would wait around for food.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Robert L. Taylor Community Center will unveil new programs and youth activities next year.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 20, 2011
Taylor community center exceeds expectations

The Robert L. Taylor Community Center has six times the number of pass holders than it expected after three months of operation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A sheriff's office report states the home of Jorge Alvarez was burglarized sometime between 2 p.m. and 9 p.m. Dec, 16, while Alvarez was out of town.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 20, 2011
Valuables totaling $54,000 stolen from Lakewood Ranch home

A home in the 7200 block of Ashland Glen was burglarized sometime Dec. 16.

  • East County
  • News
The series of athletic competitions held in Manatee and Sarasota counties in February each year draws more than 400 athletes ages 50 and up to compete in events such as archery, basketball, bocce, bowling, cribbage, cycling and more.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 20, 2011
Registration opens for Gulf Coast Senior Games

Manatee and Sarasota counties have opened registration for the 23rd Annual Gulf Coast Senior Games competition.

  • East County
  • News
Brandon Sommers, Willy D. Sloan, Jennifer Real and Curtis Weeks of Chameleon performed song covers for the party
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 20, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: All Together Holiday Party

It was individual parties wrapped up in one big party at Longboat Key Club and Resort's first 'All Together' Holiday party on Dec. 16. Individual businesses and groups hosted their holiday party leaving the planning to the resort. They were treated to a buffet dinner, dancing live music.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Party organizers Harriet Ansell, Ina Logue, Renee Kasper, Eileen Dubinsky, Mitzie Eisner, Louisa Hodder and Beverly Shapiro
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 20, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Winward Bay Holiday

Over New Pass ridge and through the Key to Winward Bay we go for the holiday party on Dec. 18. The residents at Winward Bay celebrated the holidays early with drinks and appetizers in its clubhouse. Some watched football, others drank punch and everyone was cheerful.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Milton and Sadie Robinson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 19, 2011
'Winter Variations'

'Winter Variations'

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 19, 2011
Obituary: Alyson Tracey Brown-Sticht

Alyson Tracey Brown-Sticht, of Sarasota, died Dec. 9. She was 48.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 19, 2011
Obituary: Rosemary O'Brien

Rosemary O'Brien, of Longboat Key, died Dec. 11. She was 91.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 19, 2011
Obituary: Frederick L. 'Fred' Reho Jr.

Frederick L. Reho Jr., of Longboat Key and West Bloomfield, Mich., died Dec. 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 19, 2011
Obituary: Cash

The Longboat Key Club and Resort's much-loved office dog, Cash, died of natural causes Friday, Dec. 16, at his home.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Santa's reindeer have already started their holiday vacation by taking over the lawn of 536 Ketch Lane on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 19, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Santa's Wooden Fleet

Check out these handmade wooden reindeer that have found themselves a home on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kacey and Mel Froney
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 19, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Harbour Holiday

Longbot Harbour celebrated Christmahanakwanzaka with a wine and cheese get together. Residents enjoyed each other's company and on the snacks each provided on Saturday, Dec. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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