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Heidi Brown
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  • Anna Brugmann
  • January 5, 2017
JFCS names new CEO

Jewish Family and Children’s Service announces Heidi Brown will take over for Rose Chapman as the organization’s CEO.

  • Sarasota
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  • January 5, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: Jan. 5

Niki Muller captured this shot of birds in Sarasota Bay off Longboat Key’s north end at sunset.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • January 5, 2017
7 events to look forward to in 2017

The new year offers new features to some old favorites.

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File photo Runners brave the fog in last year' s Andrew Monroe Memorial 5K.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • January 5, 2017
Runners get set for annual Andrew Monroe 5K

The race isn’t just to remember the past, it’s to secure students futures.

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Brad Stuart, David Stuart, Brig. Gen James Hesson, Terry Bradshaw, Lloyd Tirey and Col. John Saputo
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • January 4, 2017
Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw donates $10,000 to vets

Bradshaw and Siesta Key business owner David Stuart prove that you can help veterans with a just barrel of bourbon.

  • Sarasota
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Bob and Joyce Mazurek at last year' s Aging in Paradise Gala.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 4, 2017
10 events to mark on your 2017 calendar

Longboat Key has a busy year ahead. Here are ten events you won’t want to miss in 2017.

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Jacqueline Zerbini was a inducted into the Circus Ring of Fame in 2015. File photo.
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  • Katie Johns
  • January 4, 2017
Your Calendar: Circus Ring of Fame

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Photo courtesy of the Mattson family
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 4, 2017
Former New York Times president dies at 84

Walter Mattson died on Dec. 30, 2016.

  • Longboat Key
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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 4, 2017
Al Bagot remembered for quick wit, personality

The Longboat Key resident died Dec. 18 at the age of 95.

  • Longboat Key
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Patricia Balerna sitting, with grandson Brady on the left, husband John, daughters Patricia and Paula and son-in-law Jim.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 4, 2017
Longboat Key resident celebrates 95 years

Patricia Balerna spent her birthday surrounded by her family.

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Library Foundation President Linda Getzen and Sarasota County Libraries Director Sarabeth Kalajian
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 4, 2017
Sarasota Library Foundation reaches $500,000 goal

The campaign was launched in December 2015.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 31, 2016
Sarasota families celebrate New Year's Eve downtown

Residents and visitors soak up the remaining hours of 2016 before the Pineapple Drop in Downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 28, 2016
Longboat Key Obituaries

William Wipperfurth, Barry Bakal and James Hamilton died.

  • Longboat Key
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Becky Sirigotis of Michael Saunders and Co., Chamber Board Chairman Tammy Halstead and Georgina Clamage of Michael Saunders and Co. at August' s Networking at Noon.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 28, 2016
Your Calendar: Networking at Noon

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Adam Elshimy
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 24, 2016
Dear Santa, how great are these letters?

Local elementary students pour our their hearts to Kris Kringle.

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