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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 17, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 18

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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MSC realtor Julie McClung (left) stands alongside Red Cross Major Gifts Officer Kristin Burke (second from left), MSC realtor Bobbie Bannan (second from right) and Jewish Family & Children’s Services CEO Heidi Brown.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • July 25, 2017
Michael Saunders Foundation grants aid 50 local causes

The $56,000 awarded will go to help local nonprofits.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota City Commission is working toward developing a master plan for Bobby Jones Golf Club and intends to enlist the help of a citizen advisory committee.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 7, 2014
Commissioners hash out details of Bobby Jones committee

At a meeting Monday, the Sarasota City Commission continued its discussion regarding the future growth and management of the municipal golf course.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dr. Robert Carey helped pioneer the field of robotic surgery at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Photo courtesy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 14, 2021
Physician Spotlight: Dr. Robert Carey

Dr. Robot Carey has conducted more than 2,300 robotic surgeries at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

  • Health
Photo courtesy of Mote
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 14, 2019
Mote welcomes chief innovation officer

Alex Beavers will serve as the chief innovation officer and will be dedicated to transitioning Mote research into commercial applications.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 10, 2017
Wind speeds drive Sarasota officers back to base

Wind hits sustained 45 mph in the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • January 2, 2020
High-profile Sarasota projects hope to make major strides in 2020

How do the groups overseeing these planning efforts intend to get it done?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • July 25, 2018
Longboat to prepare sea level rise action plan

Longboat Key has hired consultants to assess the town's infrastructure and determine what it can do over the next few decades to mitigate the impacts of sea level rise.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Annie Leibovitz will round out the RCLA Town Hall series on Nov. 23 where she will give a talk on her career in journalism and the arts.Â
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • March 25, 2020
Final RCLA lectures moved to November

The final two Ringling College Library Association, which feature Lisa Genova and Annie Leibovitz, have been moved to Nov. 9 and 23.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River JROTC members about to compete in the male armed platoon event kneel to pray prior to taking the field.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • April 10, 2019
You know the drill — 'Believe'

Braden River High JROTC drill team heads for state championships.

  • East County
  • Schools
Debra Fortosis, Annette Gueli, Kathy Judkins and Nancy Feo
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 11, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Chamber members gather at Blu Smoke

Members and guests of the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce gathered Aug. 5, at Blu Smoke Island Grill on Avenida Messina for a networking luncheon. The representatives of local companies enjoyed food, beverages and the opportunity to get acquainted in the main dining area with its distinctive low, blue lighting. The turnout was better than expected, given that August is typically a slow time of year on the Key, with many people out of town, Tess Herschman, manager of visitor services for the chamber, told the Pelican Press.

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FBI special agent David Nelson defines cybercrime as any criminal activity committed via the computer, a network, a phone or device.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 25, 2015
FBI agents address cybercrime

Federal agents say ‘social engineering’ is the new buzz word in cybercrime.

  • East County
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  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • January 9, 2014
A.'s - Antoine’s Restaurant: A Rewarding Culinary Adventure

A.'s - Antoine’s Restaurant: A Rewarding Culinary Adventure

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
A saltwater lagoon is central to the property.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 23, 2021
Unicorp proposes further changes to St. Regis

The new proposal would allow two of the 69 units in the condominium towers to be tourism units.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cheryl Bulfin, a third grade teacher, guides her students through a lesson. All teachers receive a $5,201 supplement from the millage. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 7, 2021
School District of Manatee County officials — 1 mill made huge difference

School District of Manatee County says 2018 1-mill property tax referendum was crucial.

  • East County
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Mark Walsh, vice president of Ocean Properties, right, and Andy Berger, vice president of operations for Ocean Properties, have been making weekly trips to Longboat Key from Delray Beach to present a rough sketch of a future Key Club project.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 10, 2015
$100 million Key Club project takes shape

A new Longboat Key Club project consists of a 259-unit hotel and 93 condominiums and villa units, all located to the south of a reshaped Longboat Club Road.

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  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 20, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

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  • Neighbors
Members of the patient care team at 5 Waldemere Tower celebrated when NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell invited them to the Super Bowl  at Raymond James Stadium. Image courtesy Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 22, 2021
Sarasota Memorial Hospital workers headed to the Super Bowl

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell surprised a group of Sarasota healthcare professionals with an invitation to attend the big game in Tampa.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Scientists found the longfin mako shark went as far north as New Jersey. It traveled 5,5000 miles in five months, averaging 36.5 miles per day.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • August 21, 2015
Rare shark tagged in Cuba discovered near Virginia

Mote scientists tagged a longfin mako shark Feb. 14 and tracked its movements until July 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 1, 2009
Officers receive awards for life-saving work

Longboat Key police officers rescued a 23-year-old Bradenton woman from Sarasota Bay in June after she was swept off a sailboat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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