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  • February 9, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: Anything for my morning coffee

Police reports from around Sarasota.

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 8, 2022
Temple Beth Israel celebrates supporters at dinner

The temple hosted a Shabbat dinner to recognize their donors from over the years.

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 8, 2022
WBTT performs at Education Center at Temple Beth Israel

Executive director Susan Goldfarb helped put together a Motown-inspired night of music.

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Steve Golia, Mike Cichon and Chuck Sobieck
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 8, 2022
St. Mary's men's club plans golf tournament for 10th year

The church's golf gathering has changed places in its history.

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Hugh takes a moment to decide which team he'll pick.
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 8, 2022
Mote Marine manatees agree: Pick Bengals as Super Bowl champions

Hugh and Buffett have been picking the winners of the Super Bowl for 13 years.

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Rep. Tommy Gregory, District 73, says he is moving to the Lakewood Ranch area to run for the new District 72 seat.
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  • Jay Heater
  • February 8, 2022
Rep. Tommy Gregory moving to Lakewood Ranch to run for new state House seat

The Florida representative avoids District 74 showdown with James Buchanan by announcing he will move to the Lakewood Ranch area.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 8, 2022
Humor writer Dave Barry brings comedy stylings to RCLA Lecture Series

The Pulitzer Prize-winning humor writer gave thoughts on comedy and culture on Feb. 7.

  • Sarasota
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New Save Siesta Key director Tim Hensey speaking to attendees of the February SKA meeting at St. Boniface Episcopal Church.
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  • Blake Fussell
  • February 8, 2022
Incorporation efforts reignite for Siesta despite coming annexation meeting

Sarasota leaders will meet Siesta Key Association representatives to discuss the possibility of annexing the island into the city. But Save Siesta Key and its new director are making a further push for incorporation.

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Northern portions of Longboat Key are typically more prone to flooding. However, the town has other portions of the island that are also low lying like the Sleepy Lagoon and Buttonwood Harbour neighborhoods.
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  • Mark Bergin
  • February 8, 2022
Buttonwood Harbour, Sleepy Lagoon neighborhoods to undergo drainage assessments

Combined, Longboat Key is due to spend $168,749 on drainage assessments for the Buttonwood Harbour and Sleepy Lagoon neighborhoods.

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The Fillmore Drive lot is 1.98 acres and can hold 268 cars in the lot and in the adjacent curbside paid spaces.
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  • Eric Garwood
  • February 8, 2022
Sarasota parks plans to develop St. Armands lot

Commissioners vote 4-1 to take no action on proposals to build on city-owned parking lot.

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Sue Ann and Mike Ciccone
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 8, 2022
Valentine's Day dates on Longboat for every couple

No matter sporty, adventurous or traditionalist, Longboat Key has a sweet spot for every suitor.

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  • Spencer Fordin
  • February 8, 2022
This Week in A+E: Feb. 10-16

Tribute acts and actual legends play Sarasota this week, and theater, concerts and circus artists are also on the bill.

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Monica Schwalbach.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 7, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Monique Schwalbach

The Braden River girls basketball guard talks her love of the game — and of hot chips

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The cast of "Ruby" includes Casey Murphy, Aleah Vassell and Brian L. Boyd. (Photo courtesy of Sorcha Augustine)
  • By Spencer Fordin
  • February 7, 2022
WBTT teases musical 'Ruby' after extended delay

The theatrical run of "Ruby" has been postponed twice due to circumstances beyond its control, but the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is working overtime to give it a new life.

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  • Blake Fussell
  • February 7, 2022
SCAT bus tracking unavailable with shift to mobile app

Real-time bus tracking is not available until April for Sarasota County Area Transit as the web application has been discontinued.

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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
Longboat's Hope Seeds nears 10 years of giving back
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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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  • December 22, 2025
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