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  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • May 2, 2018
Life in the sticks at the Big Cat Habitat

Porcupines sit on pins and needles as they await their new home.

  • East County
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 21, 2016
Adoption story adds cheer to holiday season

Adoption story proves lesson in God's timing.

  • East County
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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 2, 2014
Backstage Pass: Salute two Ringling College students' shorts

The one thing Jeffrey Boos and Andrew Halley have in common is that they produced each other's short films, and both will appear in the Sarasota Film Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • May 22, 2014
Developers pitch Rosemary project

Rosemary Square, a mixed-use 'catalyst project,' would feature residential, commercial and theater space.

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  • By Josh Siegel |
  • September 18, 2013
Octavio Ortiz: Mega Manager

Octavio Ortiz, the new general manager of the Mall at University Town Center, must build relationships and oversee construction before his workplace opens for business next year - and his job completely changes.

  • East County
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  • 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
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 31, 2023
FDOT keeps Longboat Key in mind with new five-year work plan

The Florida Department of Transportation's tentative plan includes three major infrastructure projects for Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Snider |
  • May 16, 2024
Already making a mark in her community, this teen is ready for liftoff

Self-motivated Lakewood Ranch high school senior Amy Kwakye-Amoah wraps up the high school phase of her life with a big award. She has no plans to coast into college.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • November 26, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Brenda Bresciani

The 6-foot senior forward has posted some staggering numbers for Sarasota Christian girls basketball.

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  • By Dana Kampa |
  • August 6, 2025
First Longboat Key evening turtle nest excavation in years takes place

At the mid-point of the turtle hatching season, Longboat Key has seen record-breaking nest numbers.

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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 27, 2017
Live Theater: Critic’s Picks for 2017-2018

From the trials and tribulations of a Macy’s elf to a plot that’s a mystery to both the actor and crowd, there’s a wide range of entertaining options for live theater this season.

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  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 10, 2011
Experience at the heart of commission race

The two candidates seeking election for the District 2 City Commission seat both cite their experience: Dick Clapp's previous commission experience and Paul Caragiulo's business experience.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 20, 2009
A Package Deal

Eric Baird has constantly pushed himself to do better at what is now his $26 million packaging and shipping company. The next push: $100 million in annual revenues by 2012.

  • East County
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  • By Jack Short |
  • March 30, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 3.31.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 16, 2015
Fiorelli family friend buys East County winery

Dave Chaloupka plans to revitalize Rosa Fiorelli's Winery & Vineyard, with new name, wine and services.

  • East County
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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 24, 2025
Windy weather a prime suspect in fallen flag

An officer wasn't ready to make the association between a fallen flag and criminal activity. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 6, 2023
Affidavit shows communications between Christian Ziegler and accuser

Sarasota police secured search warrants for state GOP chair Christian Ziegler’s cellphone and Google accounts in an ongoing criminal investigation.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 24, 2024
Historical frame worth $1.4 million going to auction in Sarasota

The world’s most expensive period frame, designed by architect Stanford White, will be auctioned by Sarasota's Helmuth Stone Gallery.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 27, 2018
Cops Corner: End of the line for this driver

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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  • By David Conway |
  • March 9, 2017
East Sarasota residents grapple with growth

A property owner hopes to develop a residential project near Beneva and Fruitville Roads, which has residents worried about what the final product will look like.

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