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  • Katie Johns
  • February 8, 2018
Chamber meets, greets and eats with residents

The annual invite, which took place on Feb. 8, brought the chamber to the community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • February 8, 2018
Women's Guild of St. Mary welcomes new members

New members and old met for a luncheon on Feb. 8.

  • Longboat Key
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PE teachers Jeff Horr and Mike Young, along with Jessica Banks, assistant head of the lower school and Tanna Horne, head of the lower school, swallowed their pride and a insect.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 8, 2018
ODA kids succeed, so school leaders snack on bugs

Rope jumping challenge exceeds fundraising goal.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Herman Kruegle shows off one of the boats that has been restored at F.I.S.H. This is one of three boats that Kruegle wants to see in a new boatshed.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 7, 2018
Longboater works to preserve Cortez history

Whitney Beach resident Herman Kruegle hopes to preserve and present Cortez Village's fishing history with a walking trail to the FISH Preserve.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jim McGuire, Leonard Biberman, Pat Anderson and Frank Sulzman
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 7, 2018
Physics Club takes matter in own hands

Over the past 10 years, the club has grown from three members to at least 55.

  • Longboat Key
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Lakewood Ranch Yvette Giangreco does not like the fact she has had rats in her attic, but she wants others to know and be aware. She had her home sealed so rats no longer can get in through openings in the roo
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 7, 2018
Homeowners focus on rodent control

Preventive steps can help safeguard your home.

  • East County
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Carol Erker, Linda Jackson, Sherri Mills, Brigitte Burdick, and Steve Jackson Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 7, 2018
Rotary Club books gift to Tuttle Elementary

The group handed out more than 120 dictionaries to fourth grade students on Jan. 31.

  • Longboat Key
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Tony Swain, Louise Wilson and James Suggs, along with Dick Reynolds, John Lamb and Al Hixon perform “When it’s Sleepy Time Down South" at last year's Jazz Sunday.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 7, 2018
Jazz Sunday to play final notes

After 25 years, the annual Jazz Sunday worship service at Longboat Island Chapel will end following the Feb. 11 service.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • February 7, 2018
Survivors graduate from Selah Freedom programs

The nonprofit helped five more women get back on their feet after surviving sex trafficking.

  • Sarasota
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Diane Gans, event chairwoman Nancy Cohen and Sylvia Pastor and Susan Newmark
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 5, 2018
Temple Beth Israel walks the runway

Temple Beth Israel Women hosted its annual fashion show Feb. 5 at Michael's On East.

  • Longboat Key
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Buffetts has correctly picked the Super Bowl winner for the last nine out of 11 years.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 5, 2018
Buffett again nails Super Bowl pick

Mote manatee has been right nine times in 11 years.

  • Longboat Key
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Ellen Hefner and Anne Hanley
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 4, 2018
Longboat Harbour kicks off Super Bowl LII

Residents gathered for the big game and a tailgate buffet on Feb. 4.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 4, 2018
Longboat Island Chapel warms up for Super Bowl LII

About 50 chapel members enjoyed a pre-Super Bowl lunch following the Sunday morning service.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 4, 2018
Sellout crowd hits Sarasota streets for Sarasota Music Half Marathon

Runners took off on 13.1 mile and 10K races before sunrise.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 3, 2018
The Classical Academy blossoms at gala

The fourth annual gala, which took place at Laurel Oak Country Club, benefits the school.

  • Sarasota
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