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  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 20, 2017
RCLA welcomes Jared Cohen

The president of the think tank Jigsaw, formally Google Ideas, weighed in on how technology influences politics and security.

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  • Katie Johns
  • February 18, 2017
Bird Key changes watch

The yacht club installed its new officers on Feb. 18.

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  • Katie Johns
  • February 18, 2017
Longboat Key Center for Arts, Culture and Education Task Force presents plan to locals

Bob Nosal and Bob Trisolini hosted the event at Islands West on Feb. 18.

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 18, 2017
Newtown honors its history

The Newtown Alive project revealed 15 markers that will mark historic locations throughout Newtown.

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 18, 2017
Phillippi Shores second graders measure up to the compeition

The elementary school held its annual Measurement Olympics on Feb. 17.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 17, 2017
Bonfire lights night at school event

Day or night, Braden River Elementary families ready for fun.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 16, 2017
Rotary, Business Alliance unite for networking, rowing

World Rowing Championship team says 'all eyes' are on Sarasota-Bradenton area

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  • February 16, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: Feb. 16

Lori Lewis captured this photo of silhouettes at sunset at Siesta Key Beach.

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  • February 16, 2017
East County weather page photo: Feb. 16

Jeannie Sparks captured this shot of a roseate spoonbill fishing in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • February 16, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: Feb. 16

Cindy Leder captured this Longboat Key sunset near Beach Place.

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Guy Eby and Burt Herman met for the first time in Ormond Beach.
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  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 16, 2017
Sarasota man meets his hero after 41 years

Burt Herman’s life was spared in the blink of an eye.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 15, 2017
Seaplace enjoys night of Motown music

Kim Jenkins performed "Strictly '60s music" for those present on Feb. 15.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 15, 2017
Beth Sholom Sisterhood hosts annual fashion show

The Temple Beth Sholom Sisterhood channeled influences from across the pond for their annual fashion show.

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Jay McWilliams and Michael Long are previous scholarship recipients and were models in this year' s Taste of the Keys and Fashion Show. File photo.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 15, 2017
Longboat Key Garden Club shapes students futures

The club awards scholarships to local students each year with money raised throughout various fundraising events.

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Longboat Key firefighter/paramedic Daniel Heath, right, teaches Bayport residents Chris Lake, Arlene Scarlett and Sue Rosen how to perform CPR last year. File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 15, 2017
Longboat Key Fire Department and public tennis center team up to save lives

In December, the tennis center approached the fire department with a request that would expand their CPR efforts on the Key.

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