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Rachel Ghormley, the new owner of Euphemia Haye with husband Jason, said they were glad to save the 50-year-old restaurant that holds special sentimental meaning for her family.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • June 6, 2025
New owners of Euphemia Haye excited to save 50-year-old restaurant

Preserving and celebrating this Longboat Key staple is personal for Rachel Ghormley's family.

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Jerry Bickel, founder and executive director of Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre, says his main goal at his shows is to inspire children to immerse themselves in stories and to read books.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • June 5, 2025
One voice as lifetime puppeteer performs at Lakewood Ranch Library

Jerry Bickel, founder and executive director of Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre, thrills local crowd.

  • East County
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Monique, a loggerhead sea turtle, crawls into the ocean off Lido Beach.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • June 5, 2025
Turtle walks start Saturday on Longboat Key

Longboat Key Turtle Watch hosts community walks through June and July.

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Lucas Lindbloom, 5, his mother Ana Lindbloom, sister Isabella Lindbloom, 15, and father Thomas Lindbloom
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • June 4, 2025
Sarasota City YMCA branch kicks off summer camp with pancake breakfast

The breakfast for families preceded the start of the traditional and aquatics summer camps.

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Becky Lietzau and Rev. Brock Patterson explain how the church's medical supply closet helps community members get the resources they need.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • June 4, 2025
Chapel lends a helping hand with medical supplies

Longboat Island Chapel helps community members get needed support through free medical supply gift closet.

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Brian Walton, executive director of Save Our Seabirds, points out some improvements made to a mural centrally located at the facility as part of a wider revitalization effort.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • June 4, 2025
Mural refurbishment just the beginning for Save Our Seabirds updates

Save Our Seabirds is working on several projects to enliven its facilities, most recently refurbishing an avian mural in the middle of its grounds.

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Pat and Bob Geraci join Longboat Harbour Condominums' recognition of American heroes for Memorial Day. Bob served for 20 years in the U.S. Navy.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • June 4, 2025
Navy doctor veteran reflects on 20 years of service

Longboat Harbour Condominiums honored those who served and sacrificed for the country as part of its Memorial Day program.

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Mary Bilkie and Clay Wakefield have been long-time volunteers with Elks Feeding Empty Little Tummies, which recently received a $40,000 grant from Christ Church of Longboat Key to built a permanent facility.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • June 3, 2025
Longboat church gives major boost to fight childhood hunger

Christ Church of Longboat Key selected Elks Feeding Empty Little Tummies to receive a $40,000 grant.

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Sandra Smith and Ziggy, the firm's official public relations specialist, get settled after Secur-All Insurance's relocation to 510 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • June 3, 2025
Secur-All Insurance returns to Longboat Key's Bay Isles area

Having served Longboat Key residents for 15 years, the insurance agency explains how close community ties have led to its longtime success on the island.

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Brandy Britton of Bringman Roofing and Monica Carruth snap a photo during the Longboat Chamber of Commerce's latest "Off the Clock" networking event at Zota Beach Resort.
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  • Dana Kampa
  • June 2, 2025
Zota Beach Resort sets the scene for local business connections

Longboat Key businesspeople visited Zota Beach Resort for the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce's latest networking event.

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Killdeer are dedicated parents known for their 'broken-wing' display, feigning injury to lure intruders away from their chicks or nest.
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • June 2, 2025
Myakka River thrives with restored floodplain

New life embraces Myakka’s habitat restoration zone.

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Willow and Winnie take a rest in the shade.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • June 2, 2025
Myakka City welcomes two baby warthogs

Willow and Winnie are 7 weeks old sisters who now live at the Sarasota Parrot Conservatory.

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Mary Oquendo, the recycling coordinator for Manatee County, shows off the "big bin."
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • June 1, 2025
Lakewood Ranch Farmers' Market offers produce and information

The Farmers Market is a year round event held every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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The TripleR Atelier was created mostly from recycled parts.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • May 29, 2025
Sarasota hobbyist used recycled parts to rebuild Volkswagen Beetle

Jae Honda has been working with cars his whole life, from the time he was a child driving them on the beach in Hawaii.

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St. Armands Circle is one of this year's nominees for USA Today's Top 10 best shopping centers.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • May 29, 2025
St. Armands Circle aims for readers' choice award

Sarasota's St. Armands Circle hopes to take the title of USA Today's top shopping center.

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