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Siesta Key did not make FlipKey's list of most reservation requests in 2012.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 21, 2013
Siesta Key jumps in FlipKey visitor interest

The travel website this month revealed Siesta Key is ranked third in the number of vacation reservation requests in 2013.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle became the island’s top cop in 2002.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 21, 2013
Kiwanis Club selects Hogle for Citizen of the Year

The late Longboat Key police chief is the 2012 Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key's Citizen of the Year.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 21, 2013
Jewelry and watches totaling $60,000 stolen from Waterlefe home

Manatee County deputies report $60,000 worth of jewelry and watches was stolen from a three-story home in the Waterlefe community Saturday.

  • East County
  • News
Kimberly Braun and Greg Bowdish
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Looking Into the Crystal Ball

Hundreds of guests filled the Selby Library Wednesday, Jan. 9 for the annual Looking Into the Crystal Ball fundraiser. Guests sampled a variety of foods, provided by local restaurants and watched live performances by dancers and musicians throughout the night. The annual fundraiser is hosted by the Friends of the Selby Library and benefits the Selby Public Library.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Chairman Mark Smith in June evaluates Siesta Village crosswalk lighting options.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 21, 2013
Siesta Key crosswalk lighting project out for bids

Sarasota County's purchasing department re-worked the contracting process for Siesta Key Village crosswalk lighting.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Chairwomen Dottie Baer Garner and Brooke Callanen
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 20, 2013
SMOA Inaugural Bash

SMOA Inaugural Bash

  • Black Tie
Al Benincasa, Kevin Cooper and Courtney Kees
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Business Card Exchange

Members of the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce met for their regular business card exchange Thursday, Jan. 17 at Gilligan's. Hosted by chamber members on a rotating schedule, attendees have the opportunity to mingle with other business owners in the area.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Luca Schlosberg rides a swing in the Children’s Garden.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El Tu B'Shevat Celebration

Members of Temple Emanu-El gathered Saturday, Jan. 19 at the Children's Garden to celebrate Tu B'Shevat, or the birthday of trees. Rabbi Brenner Glickman led children in song, and Rabbi Elaine Glickman showed off three trees, which were donated by the Benderson family to be planted at Temple Emanu-El.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Fay Lynne with John and Roni Antenucci
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Prime Time

Members of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce met Wednesday Jan. 16 at the Girl Scouts of the Gulfcoast Event and Convention Center for the organization's regular Prime Time event. Chamber members represented their respective businesses at booths, where they fielded questions and networked.

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Cameron Bahan, Michelle Jordan, Paul De Santis, Blake Lyon, Dennis Mitrano and Jaynie Peterson run down Ringling Bridge.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • January 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: The 10th Annual New Balance Ringling Bridge Run

Runners ran in the 2013 New Balance Ringling Bridge Run on Saturday, Jan. 19 starting at the Van Wezel to raise funds for the Sarasota YMCA. Two thousand one hundred eighty three people ran the 10th annual run during the cool morning. Thousands of runners raced down Tamiami Trail and across the bridge. Blue and red police car lights blinked in the midst of the gigantic crowd. Sergeant Mark Optiz of the Sarasota Police Department has been running for 30 years but also works at the race every year. 'I have fun cheering people on,' Opitz said. 'When people cheer you on it makes you run faster so that's why I do it.'

  • Arts + Culture
Dr. Denise Baker and Dr. Patti Dolan
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 19, 2013
Second Annual Red Hot

Second Annual Red Hot

  • Black Tie
Chairwomen Pamela Steves and Helen Glaser
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 19, 2013
Sarasota Orchestra Gala: Bravo Broadway and Our Leading Ladies

Sarasota Orchestra Gala: Bravo Broadway and Our Leading Ladies

  • Black Tie
Sherlyn Best, Haley Mercer and Sandra Maddox represented Nolan Middle Schools FFA chapter.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee County Fair

The sights and sounds of the 97th Manatee County Fair are filling the skyline in Palmetto, where East County residents and others are enjoying midway rides, a smorgasbord of food, livestock shows, exhibits, concerts and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dania Castellucci, Liz Cashen, Cristina Najmy and Rebecca Herrman
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Beertopia

East County residents flocked Jan. 19 to Gold Coast Eagle Distributing for a night of beer, food and fun, as the Junior League of Manatee County hosted its annual Beertopia event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Skip Land
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 18, 2013
2013 Circus Sarasota Gala

2013 Circus Sarasota Gala

  • Black Tie
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