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For the "TTYL" music video, Em Godfrey, Alicia Tom, Olivia Millin, Tori Vincent and Michelle Figueiredo danced in two locations with four costume changes. The dancers were from Koresh Dance Company.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • October 1, 2025
Lakewood Ranch singer-songwriter dreams of performing at sold-out stadiums

Olivia Millin is gaining popularity across the globe as an independent artist with songs such as "TTYL."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Longboater Harold Cullison recently celebrated a running milestone as he took first place in his age division for a 10K run, clocking a time of 55:34.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • October 1, 2025
Lifelong Longboat runner shares motivation for staying on the move

Harold Cullison, who owns the Sandpiper Inn with his wife, Christine, has much to celebrate this fall as he took first place in his category for a 10K race and recently reopened the inn.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota resident Jordan Wenck created Beanie Bites.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • October 1, 2025
Sarasota resident creates bean-based dessert mixes

Jordan Wenck will be bringing her Beanie Bites products, which are gluten and dairy free, to the Sarasota Farmers Market on Oct. 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Instructor Suzy Brenner leads her "Stretch and Strengthen" class for the first official activity following The Paradise Center reopening on Sept. 29 at Longboat Island Chapel.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • September 30, 2025
The Paradise Center settles into new home

After spending the past month organizing a homecoming move to Longboat Island Chapel, The Paradise Center officially reopened Sept. 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Wess, 8, Samantha, Everette, 5, and Dan Becker try out their favorite flavors of ice cream at the grand reopening of the Kilwins sweet shop on St. Armands Circle on Sept. 27.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • September 30, 2025
Confectionary delights abound as Kilwins reopens on St. Armands

Families enjoy handmade fudge, ice cream and other sweet treats at the grand reopening of Kilwins a year after hurricanes Helene and Milton.

  • Sarasota
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Jacob Shefrin and Michael Richker toss bread into the water to symbolize repenting past sins as part of the High Holy Days.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • September 29, 2025
Temple Emanu-El members gather at Nathan Benderson Park to cast away sins

Tashlich is a Jewish ritual where bread is thrown into a body of water to symbolize repentance.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sandpiper Inn, located at 5451 Gulf of Mexico Drive, reopened mid-August after rebuilding from significant hurricane damage.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • September 28, 2025
Resilient owners of Longboat legend celebrate post-storms reopen

Owners Harold and Christine Cullison officially reopened Sandpiper Inn on Aug. 16 after working hard to rebuild from hurricanes Helene and Milton.

  • Longboat Key
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Cliff Talbott, lifeguard two with the Manatee County Beach Patrol Division, demonstrates for Longboat Key Fire Rescue officers how to make a controlled dive into the water while conducting a marine rescue. The beach patrol led a multi-department training on Sept. 24 off Coquina Beach.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • September 27, 2025
First responders dive into marine rescue training

Manatee County Beach Patrol Division rescuers led a training with Longboat Key Fire Rescue on Coquina Beach to prep them for water-based emergencies.

  • Longboat Key
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The Green at UTC is filled with bubbles and games every fourth Wednesday of the month for the UTC Kids Club.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • September 26, 2025
The Green at UTC bubbles over with fun

Once a month, games are set up on the green as part of the UTC Kids Club.

  • East County
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Eddie Molina and his son Theo Molina, 2, take a stop outside a shop in Siesta Key.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • September 26, 2025
Visitors and residents enjoy a slow evening in Siesta Key

A night in Siesta Key Village exploring the sights through the lens of a camera.

  • Siesta Key
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Elisha DeMassa's husband Michael DeMassa, Janine Lebano and Sue McGregor
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • September 25, 2025
The Bay Sarasota group starts new run and walk club

The Bay's new club offers both run and walk routes, attempting to appeal to all ages and abilities.

  • Sarasota
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Film based on model’s breast cancer journey to screen in Sarasota
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • September 25, 2025
Film based on model’s breast cancer journey to screen in Sarasota

The film "Hello Beautiful" is based on the book "Walk Beside Me" by Christine Handy, a former Victoria's Secret model and breast cancer survivor.

  • Sarasota
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Nathan Patel
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • September 24, 2025
Local Boy Scout rescues couple in Thailand

Nathan Patel, 12, tossed a ring buoy to rescue a couple who were struggling in the water, during a summer vacation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Police Department Officer Kyle Carter makes preparations for an explosives training hosted by Bird Key Yacht Club at its soon-to-be-demolished clubhouse on Sept. 5.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • September 24, 2025
Bird Key Yacht Club gets a head start with its remodel

Sarasota Police uses the soon-to-be-demolished clubhouse as a space for officers to practice their explosive entry tactics.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Raymond Perkowski, 10, and Ryan Avery Perkowski, 4, join their mother Allison Imre and Sisterhood For Good President Angela Massaro-Fain at an event to celebrate the beginning of Sisterhood For Good's fifteenth year.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • September 24, 2025
Sisterhood For Good honors members and donors who support their mission

Founded in 2011, Sisterhood For Good has awarded grants totaling $622,427 to local nonprofits since its inception.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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