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  • February 10, 2015
Obituary: Eric Hugh Sundquist

Eric Hugh Sundquist, 73, of Longboat Key, died Jan. 26.

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  • February 10, 2015
Obituary: Clare Hungerford Goss Randall

Clare Hungerford Goss Randall, 92, of Longboat Key and Madison, Conn., died Feb. 1.

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  • February 10, 2015
Obituary: Harry Bernbaum

Harry Bernbaum, 97, of Longboat Key and Highland Park, Ill., died Jan. 28.

  • Longboat Key
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Stacy Alexander, Mote assistant vice president for community relations and communications, and Assistant Vice President of Education Aly Busse
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 10, 2015
Exhibit with young sea life is Mote's new baby

'Oh Baby! Life Cycles of the Seas' showcases marine animal romance just in time for Valentine's Day.

  • Longboat Key
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Michael Saunders & Co.
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  • Robert Plunket
  • February 10, 2015
3 Things: Better Than Ever

Sarasota may be experiencing a building boom, but its heart and soul remains its older homes in well-established neighborhoods.

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CEO Steve Bishop, General Manager Novel Day and Managing Partner Kevin Hagerty, of Surf Shack Coastal Kitchen
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  • February 10, 2015
New businesses boom on St. Armands Circle

Next time you stroll the Circle, check out these seven new businesses that add flavor and flare to the shopping district.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
MaryAnn Connelly submitted this photo of a peacock, taken on Broadway in the Longbeach Village.
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  • February 10, 2015
Weather: Longboat Key

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Photo by Pam Eubanks
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 10, 2015
Seacroft already 40% committed

Models in Seacroft, in County Club East, sold before the community's March grand opening.

  • East County
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Tim Nerenz submitted this sunset photo, taken overlooking the Stoneybrook Golf Course.
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  • February 10, 2015
Weather: East County

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Budee Jacobs and Stan Horwich at Beachplace
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  • February 10, 2015
Super Sunday

Longboaters gathered at numerous Super Bowl parties.

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GCRWC President, Louise Stottlemyer and FFRW State Vice President, Dena DeCamp.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • February 9, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Gulf Coast Republican Women Federated

The ladies of the Gulf Coast Republican Women Federated hosted Dena DeCamp of the Florida Federation of Republican Women Tuesday at Gecko's Grill and Pub.

  • Sarasota
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Moonshine at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium. Courtesy Marc Ellis/H2O Pictures.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • February 9, 2015
Mote resident dolphin Moonshine dies

Long-time resident, pantropical spotted dolphin called Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium home for more than 10 years.

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Women’s Guild President Eileen Hassel, Keynote speaker Connie Taft and Msgr. Gerry Finegan
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 9, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary Women's Guild meeting

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church's Women's Guild proved that Dreams are Free at its monthly meeting on Feb. 10. Connie Taft, of the Dreams are Free Catholic school in Sarasota, spoke to members.

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President Murray Blueglass with keynote speaker Cornelle Maxfield
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 9, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Democratic Club luncheon

The Longboat Key Democratic Club held its monthly luncheon on Feb. 10. Cornelle Maxfield, president of the Manatee/Sarasota Black Caucus of Florida spoke about 'Selma to Now.'

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Model Bennie Dods
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 8, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Christ Church fashion show

Longboat Key residents became models at Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian on Feb. 9 at its annual fashion show.

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