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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.

  • Longboat Key
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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.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
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.
    By
  • 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.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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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Harry's Continental Kitchen is highlighting all things local at a seafood-based fundraiser dinner benefitting Suncoast Waterkeeper.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • May 29, 2025
Harry's Continental Kitchen to feature local seafood at benefit dinner

Longtime Longboat Key restaurant Harry's Continental Kitchen is partnering with Sammy's Seafood and Jackson Family Wines for a one-night "Sea-to-Table" fundraiser.

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Meet Jessica Spitalnic Mates, the new senior rabbi at Temple Beth Israel on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • May 28, 2025
Meet Temple Beth Israel's new senior rabbi

Rabbi Jessica Spitalnic Mates looks forward to promoting educational programming at the temple, guided by her knowledge of art and history related to the Holocaust.

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Mariano Martinez rescued seven people from a rip current at Lido Beach in 2024.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 28, 2025
Sarasota County lifeguard received Medal of Valor for 2024 rescue

Mariano Martinez was also named the state's Lifeguard of the Year.

  • Sarasota
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David Quintano
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • May 27, 2025
Army vet receives refurbished car through NABC Recycled Ride program

David Quintano says the vehicle, refurbished by Crash Champions Sarasota, will shorten his two-hour commute to work, to 10 minutes.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota Military Academy students Skyler Selby, Nathan New, Aiden Blair, Benson Van and Desmond Hunter walk in the procession.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • May 26, 2025
Memorial Day Parade carries on a tradition of remembrance

The parade brought together local law enforcement agencies, first responders, organizations and government officials.

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