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Congressman Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, said “it’s just not acceptable to lose your home over rising insurance costs” last week at an insurance roundtable.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 11, 2013
'We are being punished'

Congressman Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, is working to suspend an act that has wreaked havoc on insurance rates for property owners living close to the water.

  • Longboat Key
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Twenty Plymouth Harbor residents, staffers and family members volunteered for the cleanup. (Photo by Mary Allyn)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 11, 2013
Shoreline cleanup yields 21 bags of debris

Volunteers gathered for the second consecutive year to clean up Coon Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Manatee County Government offices are closed today, but all Manatee County Area Transit routes will run normally.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 11, 2013
Manatee government offices closed today

Manatee County Government offices are closed today for Veterans Day.

  • East County
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Co-Chairs Peggy and Ken Abt
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 10, 2013
2013 Equality Florida Suncoast Gala

2013 Equality Florida Suncoast Gala

  • Black Tie
Joseph and Elena Balzano
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 10, 2013
Brunch on the Bay - 20th Anniversary

Brunch on the Bay - 20th Anniversary

  • Black Tie
Ralph Franklin cuts the cake.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 238th Marine Corps Birthday

Marine Corps veterans celebrated the U.S. Marine Corps' 238th birthday, Sunday Nov. 10. The celebration included guest speakers and a cake-cutting ceremony. The afternoon concluded with the Marines' Hymn.

  • Sarasota
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Mike Forson, who currently serves in the Army National Guard, with his wife, Angela, and Robyn and Howie Drourr of Michael Saunders & Company, an event sponsor
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Waterlefe Veteran's Day Charity Golf Invite & Dinner Gala

The Waterlefe Golf & River Club held its first annual Veteran's Day Charity Golf Invitational & Dinner Gala Nov. 9. Proceeds from the event, put on by the Waterlefe Women's Golf Association, benefited the Manasota Operation Troop Support.

  • East County
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Randy and Nikki Adams with Andrea and Matt McHugh
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Stone Crab Celebration and Wine Tasting

Stone Crab Celebration and Wine Tasting wrapped up the third-annual "Bacchus on the Beach" weekend Nov. 9 at Longboat Key Club and Resort.

  • Arts + Culture
Mary Kenealy and Joe Barbetta
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 9, 2013
St. Martha Church 100 Year Celebration Gala

St. Martha Church 100 Year Celebration Gala

  • Black Tie
Octavio and Jessica Ortiz with Lisa and John Shepard
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Suncoast Food & Wine Fest

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch welcomed hundreds of wine lovers to the Sarasota Polo Club Nov. 9, for the Suncoast Food and Wine Festival.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Brian Hersh came out with his family: Lillian, Lauren and Gideon.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Thunder Fun Day

Families at The Out-of-Door Academy enjoyed a morning of school spirit and fun, as ODA hosted its annual Thunder Fun Day event Nov. 9.

  • East County
  • Schools
Anderson Chau runs down the bridge
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY:Children's Rainforest Garden grand opening

Selby Gardens celebrated the grand opening of the Ann Goldstein Children's Rainforest Garden, Saturday Nov. 9. The garden was opened with a dedication ceremony and a ribbon cutting.

  • Sarasota
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Linda Bengston, Anita Didio and Raye Winthrop
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Fashion Show

Women at the Tara Golf and Country Club enjoyed lunch during the "Fall into Fashion" fashion show and luncheon Nov. 8.

  • East County
  • News
WWII Marine Corps veteran Don Amick and Luise Sheffield
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Portraits of Service

Fifteen local veterans were honored by the Senior Friendship Centers with Portraits of Service, Friday Nov. 9. Artist Melinda Trick painted the veterans' portraits in secret and unveiled them Friday night. Veterans and their families enjoyed snacks and beverages before the ceremony.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riverview alumni Trae Gomes, ’03, and Terry Crenshaw,’02
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Riverview and Sarasota High alumni football

Riverview High School hosted an alumni football game against Sarasota High, Friday Nov. 8.

  • Sarasota
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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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Sarasota students share Christmas wishes in letters to Santa
  • December 22, 2025
Sarasota students share Christmas wishes in letters to Santa

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