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5131 Jungle Plum Road in Siesta Key
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  • Petra Rivera
  • August 14, 2023
Longboat Key Realtor's listing places in HGTV contest

Cindy Fischer of Michael Saunders and Co. discusses her Siesta Key listing that won best Waterside Home.

  • Longboat Key
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Lori Goldmeier, dressed as Harley Quinn from DC Comics, and Ryan Jacobson
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  • Ian Swaby
  • August 13, 2023
SarasotaCon showcases comics and local community of enthusiasts

The experience hosted memorabilia, legendary comic book artists and cosplay.

  • Sarasota
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  • Ian Swaby
  • August 11, 2023
Self-help author, age 94, encourages seniors to embrace their stage of life

Author and former University of Maryland professor Nancy Schlossberg's most recent book was published in May.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Michael DeWulf painting at his live art show at Wyland Gallery on Aug. 4.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • August 9, 2023
Sarasota artist draws audience with live show at Wyland Gallery

Sarasota-based artist Michael DeWulf paints for 10 to 14 hours to grow in his craft.

  • Arts + Culture
Mateo has had enough of pictures and is ready for his walk. He's accompanied by Shelter Director Dani Ziegler and Board and Executive Committee Member Cheryl Johnson.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • August 9, 2023
Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch volunteers go above and beyond

The Myakka City nonprofit uses care and love to prepare pets for adoption.

  • East County
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Gail Loefgren returned to the chamber in September 2013 after a five-year hiatus.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • August 8, 2023
Gail Loefgren reflects on 25 years of service as chamber president

After announcing her retirement, the president of the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce recounts the impact that the island has had on her.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch High School junior Byron Simon, who launched Southernly Simon Apparel, hopes people like Parrish Community High's Makayla Chenard relate to his clothing brand.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 8, 2023
Lakewood Ranch high schooler launches clothing brand

Southernly Simon Apparel encourages mental health awareness and addresses other topics.

  • East County
  • Business
Annabeth Howell and James Nicholson at the stingray touch tank at Mote Marine Aquarium in August 2023.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • August 8, 2023
Education coordinator leads her first redesigned summer camps at Mote

The summer camps at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium engage children in themed fun and education.

  • Longboat Key
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April Glasco lines up children to get a free Kona Ice.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • August 7, 2023
Committee at Temple Beth Israel donates $1,000 worth of school supplies

The Social Action Committee brought three cars full of school supplies to the Second Chance Last Opportunity back-to-school drive.

  • Longboat Key
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Longboat Key golden retriever befriends a manatee
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • August 7, 2023
Longboat Key golden retriever befriends a manatee

The two friendly animals got to know each other during a fishing excursion.

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Lakewood Ranch's Sue Carlton had just had dinner at Good Liquid Brewing at Waterside Place Aug. 5 when she heard the music and decided to have some fun with singer Sheri Nadelman.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 6, 2023
Stay tuned for musical growth at Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch

Singer Sheri Nadelman says the crowds at the entertainment hub will continue to grow.

  • East County
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Scarlett Hafner, a fifth grader at Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy, her mother, Cassie, brother Preston, a seventh grader, and father, Mark Hafner, at the 80th parallel just north of Svalbard, Norway.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 6, 2023
Lakewood Ranch-area teachers, students take the summer to travel the world

From Tennessee to Peru to Japan, teachers and students on break traveled to five of the seven continents.

  • East County
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Bradenton's Nicole Figueroa, who is 11, and Abdiel Figueroa, who is 8, show off the school supplies they received during the Back to School Bash.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 5, 2023
Mall at UTC's Back to School Bash prepares students for a new year

Character greetings, free school supplies, face painting and more get students excited about school starting.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch's Adrian Olivo brings his canoe to shore after competing in the Men's Masters B 200 meters of the ACA Sprint Canoe National Championships at Nathan Benderson Park. He finished third in 57.911.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 4, 2023
Nathan Benderson Park hosts national paddling event

ACA Sprint Canoe National Championships ended its four-day run in Sarasota on Friday.

  • East County
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Nine-year-old Estella Stroth reaches great heights.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • August 4, 2023
Circus Summer Camp lets kids enter the big-top spotlight

The camp, which teaches circus acts, allows kids to perform for their families at the end of each session.

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