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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 11, 2020
Longboat Key's Freedom Fest canceled

The fest's fate had been iffy, but the cancellation is now official.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Guest Author |
  • August 17, 2020
Letters to the editor: readers sound off on beach parking

Letter writers ask for public lots to reopen .

  • Longboat Key
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  • In Memoriam |
  • September 8, 2020
Jayne Forstenzer

Jayne Forstenzer, 99, of Sarasota, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2020, just two weeks after celebrating her 99th birthday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • December 16, 2019
'The Two Popes' blessed with divine teaming of talents

Hopkins, Pryce transcendent as two pontiffs who must make peace

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 13, 2020
Longboater puts sunsets front and center for digital audience.

One Longboat Key resident is bringing the sunset to people around the world who can't get to the beach right now.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Michael Saunders & Company |
  • May 22, 2020
Architectural enchantment: 4 homes with unique structure and vibrancy

Architectural enchantment: 4 homes with unique structure and vibrancy

  • East County
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  • In Memoriam |
  • February 11, 2020
Philip D. Cady

Unstoppable. Fearless. Adventuresome. Caring. Generous. Faithful.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 27, 2019
Wall of Honor dedicated at Braden River High

Braden River High School's new Wall of Honor to recognize veterans

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • May 14, 2018
The magic of summer

Lakewood Ranch, LWR Life

  • LWR Life
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 26, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Liam Emmons

Junior Rolling Rebels member Liam Emmons talks his derby name — "Killjoy" — and his best advice.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 6, 2019
Rising sea turtle nesting numbers break Sarasota area records

Oh baby — nests abound in an active year for the turtles

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • November 22, 2018
Florida Turkey Trot begins its run

Nathan Benderson Park hosts inaugural Turkey Trot, Nov. 22, 2018, Florida Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 6, 2017
Cycling group rolls toward safety fixes

Two part-time residents hope this new group will increase safety on Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 7, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Lauren Walker

The Braden River High third baseman talks hitting home runs and "Siesta Key."

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • January 31, 2018
School board puts policies under review

Complaints policy among those under scrutiny this year.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Ryan Butler |
  • February 20, 2018
Sheriff's Office looks to place armed veterans, retired police officers at county schools

Sheriff Tom Knight said the plan would improve student safety.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 21, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: Natalie Gorji

The ODA sophomore talks soccer and Paris.

  • East County
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  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • April 5, 2017
Sarasota County announces Teacher of the Year

Riverview High School social studies teacher and basketball coach William "BJ" Ivey took the top award at this year's Teacher of the Year luncheon on April 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 30, 2016
Plans for new park shift into drive

Construction on 40-acre park expected to begin in a month.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 20, 2016
Leon’s House of Omelettes opens on State Road 70

The breakfast and lunch café offers home-style comfort food.

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