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Stings from stingrays are considered a defense mechanism.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 6, 2013
Stingrays shuffle near Longboat Key beaches

Sting injuries were on the rise in October, making a day at the beach painful for some visitors.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 6, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Black Tie & Tales

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Courtesy photo. Dr. John Ratey, professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, will speak on “How Exercise Optimizes Brain Function and Performance” next week in Sarasota.
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • November 6, 2013
Aerobic grandma: Can exercise protect your brain from aging?

Although long known to benefit your body, exercise may also protect and rejuvinate your mind, research suggests.

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City Commissioner Suzanne Atwell with JoAnne DeVries
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club dinner banquet

The Sarasota Tiger Bay Club welcomed guest speaker Michael Smerconish to dinner, Tuesday Nov. 5. Smerconish discussed current events and American politics at the Tiger Bay Club's dinner banquet held at Michael's on East.

  • Sarasota
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Another candidate jumps into the Sarasota County Commission race
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 5, 2013
Daily Headlines: Nov. 5, 2013

Today's stories: Another candidate jumps into the Sarasota County Commission race; Two Longboat Key properties sell for $6 million each; Sarasota City Commission to extend homeless outreach program; and MORE!

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The Central and South American inspired-rainforest includes more than 1,000 plants.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Selby Gardens' Rainforest Garden

Selby Gardens previewed the Ann Goldstein Children's Rainforest Garden, Tuesday, Nov. 5. Families from Selby's Little Sprouts program were invited to explore the recently finished rainforest before its grand opening. The garden provides an opportunity for families to connect with nature in a fun, safe environment. The garden will be open to the public Saturday, Nov. 9.

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The Chart House is located at 201 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 5, 2013
Two Longboat properties sell for $6 million each

The Chart House Shops sold for $6.2 million, and a vacant north-end parcel sold for $6 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
This year’s Farm City Week will celebrate 500 years of Florida agriculture.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 5, 2013
Manatee County proclaims Farm City Week

November 14-22 will recognize the importance of domestic agricultural production, a $500 million industry in Manatee County.

  • East County
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Commissioner Jack Duncan said the police union contract that calls for the current pension plan to be frozen, “a huge burden that’s being lifted.”
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 5, 2013
Town Commission approves police contract

A new police contract includes a 401(a) retirement plan offer that includes a 3% pay increase and gives officers another 7% increase in take-home pay.

  • Longboat Key
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Siesta Key resident Lourdes Ramirez has filed to run for the Sarasota County Commission in 2014.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 5, 2013
Ramirez to run for Sarasota County Commission

CONA President Lourdes Ramirez has filed to run for the District 4 seat on the Sarasota County Commission.

  • Siesta Key
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Jack Alogna and Beth Cotner
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 4, 2013
Starry Night Dinner 1, highlighting the production of Show Boat

Starry Night Dinner 1, highlighting the production of Show Boat

  • Black Tie
Co-chairs Chuck and Margie Barancik, co-chairs David and Edie Chaifetz, honoree Teri Hansen, AJC West Coast Florida Chapter Executive Director Brian Lipton and co-chairs Stacy and Ben Hanan
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 4, 2013
AJC Sponsor Kick-Off

AJC Sponsor Kick-Off

  • Black Tie
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 4, 2013
City Commission to extend Street Team program

The Street Team program, a collaborative homeless outreach effort between the city and the Salvation Army, received broad support from the commission for its success.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 4, 2013
BCC set to discuss lawsuits, Ed Smith lighting

The Sarasota Board of County Commissioners (BCC) will meet in Venice on Tuesday to discuss issues ranging from public works improvements to financial planning.

  • Sarasota
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The Longboat Key Town Commission considers planning policies this afternoon.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 4, 2013
Daily Headlines: Nov. 4, 2013

Man stabbed near Siesta Key north bridge; Sarasota Coalition of City Neighborhood Associations asks for oversight of school board levy; Longboat Key Town Commission to consider Urban Land Institute recommendations; and MORE!

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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.
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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.
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Manatee County commissioners approve reducing speed limits throughout the county.
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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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