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  • Spencer Fordin
  • May 3, 2022
This Week in A+E: May 5-11

Outdoor orchestra, top-notch drama, virtuoso performers and burlesque artists enrich the Sarasota senses this week.

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Parrish Community High senior Odessa Eisch said she developed a curve shot, which moves like a screwball in baseball and softball, which helped her during her senior season. Photo courtesy Erin Lisch.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 3, 2022
Parrish Community tennis player throws opponents a 'curve'

Odessa Eisch's unique shot led to her strong senior year for Parrish Community High.

  • East County
  • Sports
Board chair Kathie Roberts, Marc and Ruthellen Rubin and chamber of commerce ambassador Kellie Spring hold the ribbon while interim CEO Nelle Miller prepares to cut it.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 2, 2022
Jewish Family and Children's Services celebrates opening Longboat Key facility

The chamber of commerce hosted a ribbon cutting and representatives from JFCS spoke about the work on the island.

  • Longboat Key
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Longboat Key town manager Tom Harmer.
  • By Tom Harmer
  • May 2, 2022
Longboat Key's May newsletter

Town manager Tom Harmer's monthly report on town happenings.

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    In Memoriam |
  • May 2, 2022
Carolyn Ann Connors Etten

It is with profound sadness that we share that Carolyn Ann Connors Etten, 78, of Longboat Key, Florida, and formerly Hinsdale, Illinois was born into heaven on Friday, April 1, 2022 surrounded by her adoring family at home.

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Ryoko Sadoshima and Luke Schaufuss dance in Elite Syncopations. (Courtesy photo: Frank Atura)
    By
  • Sara Rachon
  • May 2, 2022
Sarasota Ballet shines in 'Serendipitous Movement'

The Sarasota Ballet said goodbye to two stalwart performers — Victoria Hulland and Ryoko Sadoshima — in their final program of the season.

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Richard Collins, director of emergency services, addresses the gathered crowd in Station 9's truck bay.
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  • Blake Fussell
  • May 2, 2022
Sarasota opens replacement fire station east of I-75

The new facility on Bee Ridge Road has been built to withstand Category 4 hurricane winds.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • May 2, 2022
Devereaux-Kaiser Collector Car Show benefits Sarasota firefighters

The annual car show was held May 1.

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Director Iain Webb and Assistant Director Margaret Barbieri at the Crystal Gala on May 1, 2022.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • May 2, 2022
Sarasota Ballet celebrates Iain Webb's crystal anniversary at gala

Iain Webb was celebrated for 15 seasons with the company during the gala on May 1.

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Miss Marina Elaine is using alluring audiences with her imagination and her showmanship. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin
  • May 2, 2022
Hard Heart Burlesque whets audience appetite

It's one thing to get on stage and give an audience everything within you. It's quite another to do that while disrobing.

  • Arts + Culture
Beachgoers head to the shore in Longboat Key.
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  • Eric Garwood
  • May 2, 2022
Sarasota County approves higher tourist tax

After a record year in 2021, county qualified as a state-certified High Impact Tourism County.

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Josh Long and Daniel Hall with Benjamin Luczak and Jimy Raymond
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  • Harry Sayer
  • May 1, 2022
Asolo Repertory Theatre enters Sherwood Forest at gala

The Robin Hood-themed gala was held April 30.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • May 1, 2022
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital celebrates 60 years with Foodlosophy

The event went outdoors on April 29.

  • Black Tie
A 55-year-old Manatee County man died in a one-car accident on University Parkway early Sunday morning.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 1, 2022
Man dies in crash on University Parkway in Sarasota

A Manatee County man, 55, died in one-car crash on University Parkway.

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The town has set aside about 11,000 square feet of the town Center Green adjacent to the roundabout, generally on the site of the demolished Amore restaurant.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 1, 2022
County leaders suggest paths forward for Longboat Key library

Cooperation between the town, Sarasota County and possibly Manatee County could be considered.

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Staff at the 12th Judicial Circuit Guardian Ad Litem program sort through the delivery of presents for children up to 18 years of age.
  • December 22, 2025
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Cindy Ritchell, Ann Quackenbush, Brenda Korthauer, Beverly Sutton and Kit Torchia all lend a helping hand in packing seeds to send internationally to farmers who need them. Quackenbush is a driving force behind Hope Seeds, a charitable ministry through Christ Church of Longboat Key.
  • December 22, 2025
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Andrew Carrillo poses for a photo on Dec. 16 at Out-of-Door Academy. He's been the go-to guy on attack for the Thunder throughout their 2025-26 season.
  • December 22, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Andrew Carrillo
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Manatee County commissioners approve reducing speed limits throughout the county.
  • December 22, 2025
Speed limits reduced on nine roads in Manatee County
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The library will be constructed on the light green area depicted on this map within Longboat Key's Town Center Green. The entire library would be around 11,230 square feet with the possible enhancements.
  • December 22, 2025
Buchanan's $1 million donation formally accepted for library

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