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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 20, 2020
Small town charm

Two Longboat residents will lead an initiative to recognize civic volunteers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lee Vickman and Carol Camiener, who came down from Michigan to join celebrations here.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 30, 2019
Rosh Hashanah luncheon brings friends together to celebrate holidays

One of the Jewish High Holidays continued through Monday, Sept. 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The NBP Dragons 200m premier/senior mixed 20 team (2) battles for position in a crowded field.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 26, 2019
Dragon boat festival rocks Nathan Benderson Park

The event gave those new to the sport a chance to shine.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 9, 2019
Anglers reel in fun

Children learn to fish in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dr. Nell Potter, President Jane Watt, Ora Jean Henry, Toni Schemmel and Geri Sherot
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 19, 2019
Women make an impact on Sarasota

Impact 100 SRQ works towards their membership goal of 200 women.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The twice-daily flights aboard EMB-175 aircraft  to Washington are scheduled to begin Oct. 27. (courtesy photo)
  • By David Conway |
  • April 10, 2019
Sarasota airport lands flight to Washington, D.C.

United Airlines announced today it will offer twice-daily service to Dulles International Airport beginning in October.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pickleball players on both sides of a Bayfront Park tennis court enjoy their game on Thursday, March 1.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 7, 2018
New lines, nets expand pickleball options at Bayfront Park

Tennis court space can be used for both sports now.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Harper Morgan gets a birds-eye view of Irish dancers from the shoulders of her dad, Eric. They are visiting her grandparents, Lakewood Ranch's Don and Suzann Avolio, from Ohio.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 10, 2018
Irish Celtic festival livens Lakewood Ranch

Annual festival celebrates all things green.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 18, 2017
Temple Emanu-El celebrates new year of religious school

Although Hurricane Irma delayed the service by one week, congregants gathered on Sept. 17 at Temple Emanu-El to celebrate the beginning of the religious school year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Co-owner Jeff Smith of R.E. Crawford Construction stands in his new building, which earned an Aurora Award.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 10, 2017
New Lakewood Ranch building earns construction award

R.E. Crawford Construction's headquarters in Lakewood Ranch earns a Grand Aurora Award.

  • East County
  • News
Property tax rates have remained the same since 2008.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 16, 2016
Manatee County approves budget

The sheriff's office will receive additional funding.

  • East County
  • News
Olympic rowing gold medalist Amanda Polk, who performed in Rio with the winning United States women's eight team, signals the countdown to the World Championships with a cowbell.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 23, 2016
Countdown begins to 2017 World Rowing Championships at Benderson Park

Sculpture 'Vortex' unveiled to handle the countdown.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 27, 2017
Selah Freedom brings light to the darkness with annual fashion show

The fourth annual A New Beginning fashion event was held at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center.

  • Black Tie
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 2, 2017
Circle level members enjoy a special preview of new Ringling exhibit

Guests enjoyed a cocktail reception and dinner in the Ulla R. and Arthur F. Searing Wing.

  • Black Tie
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 26, 2016
Asolo Rep gets donors excited for a new season

The Asolo Welcome Back Party was held on Thursday, Oct. 26.

  • Black Tie
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 3, 2016
Circle members get a sneak peek at new Ringling exhibit

Circle Exhibition Preview Dinner acts as Grand Opening of the Keith D. and Linda L. Monda Gallery of Contemporary Art.

  • Black Tie
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 17, 2016
Sarasota County draws record tourism numbers

Bed tax collections during the 2016 fiscal year nearly reached $20 million, which is a 4.7% increase over the previous year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 17, 2016
Longboat Library welcomes back volunteers

The volunteers enjoyed a buffet-style lunch and ice-breaker game.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Angella Cisco-Ferreira will serve as Bird Key Yacht Club’s food and beverage director.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • September 14, 2015
Bird Key Yacht Club welcomes new food and beverage director

Angella Cisco-Ferreira will serve as Bird Key Yacht Club’s food and beverage director.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 17, 2016
Golden Gate redevelopment moves forward

The firm planning a new condo building in Golden Gate Point has filed renderings with the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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