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Brian Finnerty and Amanda Heisey spent more than a decade on stage with each other at area theaters before getting married in January.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • June 19, 2024
Newlyweds found love and theater in Sarasota

Brian Finnerty and Amanda Heisey have been sharing stages in the area for nearly a decade.

  • Arts + Culture
Joshua Vasquez, the youngest of the Vasquez family at 13 years old, has been around bees his whole life.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 19, 2024
Heritage Bee Farm in Myakka City keeps buzzing along

The family-owned bee farm educates people on beekeeping and breeds queen bees.

  • East County
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Gus Mollasis loves to display different items relating to cinema in Sarasota Estate Auction.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • June 19, 2024
Gus Mollasis teaches the magic of movies on Longboat Key

"At The Movies with Gus Mollasis" at the Education Center takes film students back to the golden age of cinema.

  • Longboat Key
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Spectators are set up on all sides of the lake to watch the fireworks show at Nathan Benderson Park.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 19, 2024
Parking for Fireworks on the Lake event in Sarasota now on sale

The Nathan Benderson Park Fourth of July event drew 16,000 people last year.

  • East County
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An athlete prepares to shoot a basketball, as a Cardinal Mooney student watches.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • June 18, 2024
Athletes with intellectual disabilities shine at Camp Shriver

Special Olympics Florida teamed up with Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School to bring the camp to Sarasota.

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Andrew Littauer with his authentic Romanian figurines
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • June 18, 2024
23 years in Romania fostered Longboater's appreciation for life

After Romania's dictator was overthrown, Andrew Littauer worked to privatize banks there. Then he decided to stay.

  • Longboat Key
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Deborah Miller with her book "One Little Pill"
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • June 17, 2024
Longboat resident shares her road to recovery from opioid addiction

Deborah Miller's memoir challenges the stigma of addiction stereotypes and gives hope to those struggling.

  • Longboat Key
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Rabbi Michael Shefrin meets Gracie, and Craig Serota.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • June 16, 2024
Temple Emanu-El celebrates pets with annual Blessing of the Animals

The event honored pets of all kinds, offering blessings to dogs, cats and even a leopard gecko.

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Lakewood Ranch's Jeri Schleicher, Todd Schleicher, Nadine Berchen, 2-year-old Carson Bercher and Matt Bercher celebrate Father's Day by Daren Puppa, who played for the Tampa Bay Lightning from 1993 to 2000.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 15, 2024
Dad's Day Block Party brings sports fans to the Mall at UTC

Former pro athletes highlight the Father's Day event in Sarasota.

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Low water levels concentrate fish and other aquatic animals, sustaining migratory and native wading birds, including imperiled species like wood storks.
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • June 15, 2024
Rainfall ends record low water levels at Myakka

Periodic dry conditions, resulting from extended drought, regulate and benefit plant and animal communities.

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Dick McLaughlin and Julia Piermont
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • June 14, 2024
Christ Church builds community to become a year-round church

Christ Church of Longboat Key hosted its first monthly lunch to encourage fellowship among congregants.

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The Red, White and Blueberry Celebration at Fiorelli Winery is about bringing people together to celebrate community and the country's independence.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 14, 2024
Fiorelli Winery celebration to benefit Suncoast Charities

Sales from the Red, White and Blueberry Celebration on June 29 will benefit Sarasota nonprofit Suncoast Charities for Children.

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Heidi Ayala and Nina Costa enter the circle of the roda.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • June 13, 2024
Centuries-old Afro-Brazilian martial art and dance thrives in Sarasota

Founded in 1996, Capoeira Volta Ao Mundo creates a place for people to learn the art of Capoeira.

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The handbells and hand chimes are carefully placed along the table so musicians like Suzi Regulski can grab them when needed.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 12, 2024
Lakewood Ranch resident found her passion with Ring Sarasota

Sweetwater's Suzi Regulski will perform with handbell ensemble Ring Sarasota at Sights and Sounds at Waterside Place on June 14.

  • East County
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Brenda Jameson, Caleb Jameson, Sam DiGiammarino and Connie Schindewolf
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • June 12, 2024
Childhood turtle rescue inspires student to pursue marine biology

The Longboat Key Turtle Watch helped Caleb Jameson find his path. Now, he helps others find turtle tracks.

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