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Alma Johnson works hard to nurture her queen bees and colonies.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • May 11, 2021
Hail to the queen: Sarasota beekeeper's success depends a lot on hive leader

Alma Johnson details how she cares for her queen bees and colonies at the Sarasota Honey Company.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 11, 2021
Ruffled feathers

One of the Village's peacocks struts his stuff.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Veteran Dave Daily was the Grand Marshall in 2019.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 10, 2021
Tribute to Heroes Parade cancelled in Lakewood Ranch

A smaller live concert event at the Greenbrook Adventure Park in Lakewood Ranch will replace the Tribute to Heroes parade.

  • East County
  • News
Kiwanis Club president Lynn Larson and elder-law attorney Jeanne Bennett.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 10, 2021
Kiwanis Club hears from elder law attorney

Jeanne Bennett discussed some of the thornier parts of planning for the unthinkable.

  • Longboat Key
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Evan Dangler.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 10, 2021
East County Athlete of the Week: Evan Dangler

The Braden River junior talks playing linebacker and his offseason focus.

  • East County
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 10, 2021
Say aloe to my little friend

A mysterious aloe plant isn't actually aloe at all.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Fire Rescue personnel put out a boat fire in Sarasota Bay. Photo provided by the town of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • May 10, 2021
Longboat Key planning to add firefighter cancer protections to Town Code

The proposed ordinance is subject to a second reading and final vote.

  • Longboat Key
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Applications for Manatee County citizens who are interested in filling the vacancy on the county's Value Adjustment Board are due Wednesday.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • May 10, 2021
Manatee County Value Adjustment Board applications due Wednesday

Manatee County Value Adjustment Board searching for a new citizen member

  • East County
  • News
Sea turtle nesting season runs each year from May 1-Oct. 31. Photo Credit: Nat Kaemmerer
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • May 10, 2021
Longboat vacation resorts concerned about costs of turtle-rule changes

If the changes get approved, Gulf-front properties would have a year to make sure they're in compliance.

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The 2021 Dick Vitale Gala raised $6.5 million for The V Foundation for Cancer Research.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 10, 2021
2021 Dick Vitale Gala raises $6.5 million for cancer research

The 16th annual event was held at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

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Dale Hooey showcased the organ to church members.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 10, 2021
New tech, old sound at All Angels Episcopal by the Sea Episcopal Church

The new digital organ replicates the sounds of the huge pipe organs of the past.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jackie Bohannon
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 10, 2021
Jackie Bohannon kickstarts tennis craze at Bird Key Yacht Club

Over half of the club's members regularly play tennis now and Bohannon has started clinics and programs.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 10, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Trouble on Broadway

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Least terns nest on North Longboat Key. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 10, 2021
Nesting birds find a more peaceful home on Longboat Key

Least terns who got scared off Lido are resettling on north Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jesse Clark had friends pose as models for his photo gallery examining masculinity.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • May 10, 2021
MARA Art Studio and Gallery exhibit highlights local photographers

The "Through The Lens... perspectives" exhibit runs through June 18.

  • Arts + Culture
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