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  • Katie Johns
  • February 14, 2017
Garden Club spends Valentine's Day loving Longboat

The club held its first Valentine's Day event at Bay Isles Beach Club.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 14, 2017
Hundreds of couples renew vows on Siesta Key

The 25th annual "Say I Do Again" event brought couples to Siesta Key to reaffirm their comitment.

  • Sarasota
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Andy Youngs, Nancy White, Jane Vorel and Ginny Akhoury
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 14, 2017
St. Mary Women's Guild enjoys Valentine's Day desserts

The guild held their monthly meeting on Feb. 14 it the parish hall.

  • Longboat Key
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Spring Training Opening Day is Feb. 26 against Pittsburgh.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 14, 2017
Orioles announce Spring Training promotions

Spring Training Opening Day is Feb. 26 against Pittsburgh.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 14, 2017
Cornelle Maxfield speaks to Longboat Democrats

The Longboat Key Democratic Club held its monthly meeting on Feb. 14.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • David Conway
  • February 14, 2017
Musicians celebrate Valentine’s Day with pop-up concert

Henry Porter and the Love Campaign and the Westcoast Gospel Chorus of Florida led a free show on Main Street to celebrate the Feb. 14 holiday.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 14, 2017
First Presbyterian Preschool hosts annual tea

Love was in the air during First Presbyterian Preschool's annual Valentines Day Tea.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Anyone who saw Cherp' s vehicle the night of the crime are asked to call the Manatee County Sheriff' s Office. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 14, 2017
Authorities seek help in murder investigation

Anyone who may have seen Alex Cherp's vehicle or suspects in Lakewood Ranch is asked to come forward.

  • East County
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Sarasota sports roundup: 02.14.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 14, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 02.14.17

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  • Sarasota
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East County sports roundup: 02.14.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 14, 2017
East County sports roundup: 02.14.17

East County sports roundup: 02.14.17

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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 13, 2017
Cops Corner

Interesting police reports from East County.

  • East County
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Geena Davis spoke at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall as part of Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series.
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  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 13, 2017
Geena Davis speaks at the Van Wezel

The actor and advocate spoke at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall as part of the Ringling College Library Association Lecture series.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 13, 2017
RCLA presents Geena Davis

The actor and advocate Geena Davis discussed women in media and her organization, Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media.

  • Sarasota
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Mary Ann Bopp and Peggy Nelson
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 13, 2017
Christ Church hosts fun and fashionable afternoon

Proceeds from the event will benefit the church's missions and Learn to Fish Recovery Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
City Manager Tom Barwin won' t be departing for the same job in Reno, Nevada.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 13, 2017
Barwin withdraws candidacy for Reno city manager job

After being selected as a finalist for a position in Nevada earlier this month, City Manager Tom Barwin announced he will remain in Sarasota.

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The Trust for Public Land is negotiating with railroad companies for purchase of the Legacy Trail extension, after which it would sell the land to Sarasota County.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 13, 2017
Legacy Trail extension cost estimate reaches $60 million

After an appraisal and negotiations, Sarasota County staff has determined that extending the trail into downtown may require a referendum.

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Sarasota County commissioners will consider $60,000 in economic incentives during a meeting Wednesday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 13, 2017
Sarasota tries to outdo Manatee in quest to woo firm

Next week, Sarasota County commissioners will consider $60,000 in economic incentives to land a New Jersey-based company’s headquarters.

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Country Club East is a popular community off Lorraine Road. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 13, 2017
Lakewood Ranch sells 10,000th home

In January, new home sales were up 32% from the the same time last year.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 12, 2017
Southside hosts colorful fundraiser

Students participated in the first Jog-a-thon Color Run to raise money for new astroturf for the athletic field.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 12, 2017
Temple Sinai gives back

Temple Sinai congregants participate in annual Mitzvah Day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 12, 2017
RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS JAN. 30 - FEB. 3

County Club East home sells for $1.43 million

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 12, 2017
All Angels enjoys annual brunch

Members gathered at Bird Key Yacht Club on Feb. 12.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 12, 2017
Longboat Island Chapel jazzes up Sunday service

Al Hixon and jazz friends performed during the chapel's Sunday morning service on Feb. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Marshall and Jose Fernandez
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 12, 2017
Bird Key celebrates Valentine's Day

Members enjoyed an evening of jazz music performed by Eddie Tobin.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • February 11, 2017
Glendi has another great run in Sarasota

Annual Greek festival attracts thousands.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 11, 2017
A dogged effort for charity

Annual Doggies for Duchenne makes way through Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota sports roundup: 02.11.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 11, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 02.11.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 02.11.17

  • Sarasota
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The Lakewood Ranch boys team defeated Seminole 4-3 to advance to the Class 5A state title on Feb. 18 against Cypress Bay in DeLand.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 10, 2017
East County sports roundup: 02.11.17

East County sports roundup: 02.11.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Ellen Brennan, Lynn Shepardson and Ginny Hitchcock
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 10, 2017
Humane Society hosts dog-on good time

The Humane Society of Sarasota County hosted their first Smoochy Poochy Yappy Hour.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • February 10, 2017
JFCS hosts second annual Bridging the Gap luncheon

Jewish Family Children's Service hosts second annual Bridging the Gap Community Leaders Luncheon.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 10, 2017
Palm Aire fashion fun helps charity

More than 170 ladies turned out for a fashion show featuring designs from Panache'.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Pirates and LECOM announce ballpark naming-rights agreement
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 10, 2017
Pirates and LECOM announce ballpark naming-rights agreement

The agreement is for 15 years.

  • East County
  • Sports
Nick Johnson.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 10, 2017
Polo club holding contest for free lesson

The Club is also holding a tailgate contest.

  • East County
  • Sports
East County sports roundup: 02.10.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 10, 2017
East County sports roundup: 02.10.17

East County sports roundup: 02.10.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Jim Arvanitis.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 10, 2017
Martial arts legend shares no-holds-barred stories

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 9, 2017
St. Mary Women's Guild welcomes new members

Guests enjoyed lunch at a member's home on Feb. 9.

  • Longboat Key
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