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  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 31, 2016
Selby Gardens gets spooky

Princess and superheroes ruled the day at Selby's second Spooktacular event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Abby Quigley.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 31, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Abby Quigley

The Riverview volleyball junior talks the appeal of her sport and at which teammate she laughs the most.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Isabel Traba was invited to a U.S. Swimming national select camp in Boulder, Co.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 26, 2017
Sarasota High swimmer resets for improved junior-year run

Isabel Traba's talent got her an invite to a USA Swimming select camp in Colorado.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
University Place's Shirley and Kristen Griggs say Special Olympics has been an important part of their lives for 35 years.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 17, 2018
Special Olympics gives a winning effort

The competitions create a better life for a University Place athlete.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming hands the Officer of the Year plaque to Sgt. Lee Smith.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 1, 2019
Sergeant named Longboat's Officer of the Year

Smith has been in law enforcement since 1999.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
East County student Casey Rose, 18, programs a robot during class at Manatee Technical College.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 17, 2018
MTC receives historic grant

Governor presents first Florida Job Growth Grant Fund award to East County technical college.

  • East County
  • News
Craig Merrill is the pyrotechnician behind the explosions that will fill the Fourth of July night sky over Siesta Beach. He poses with Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce member Aimee Holmes. Courtesy of Craig Merrill.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 31, 2012
Craig Merrill: Demolition Dude

Craig Merrill works for Westlake Produce Co., in Winter Haven, during most of the year. But when the Fourth of July rolls around, he trades apples for ammunition as the pyrotechnician behind the Siesta Key Beach fireworks show.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Ryan Robson
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 21, 2015
Sarasota authorities make arrest for string of burglaries

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested Ryan Robson, 37.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 1, 2017
Charter Review candidates bring experience, new perspectives

Eight residents are vying for the committee slated to evaluate portions of Longboat Key’s charter.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jeffrey Weisman owned an advertising and marketing agency in New York City. In Sarasota, he creates fine-art photography and serves on the board of directors of Art Center Sarasota.
  • By Jeffrey Weisman |
  • August 30, 2012
My View: Where will we park?

Several weeks ago, my colleague in this column, John Gudritz, wrote about the need for more parking on Siesta Key, North Village and Main Beach. He cited the problem but stopped short of offering solutions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jonathan Lewis began serving as Interim County Administrator in December.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • January 16, 2018
County approves contract with new county administrator

Jonathan Lewis is starting his official role as county administrator with a base salary of $195,000.

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  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • April 26, 2013
City Attorney Bob Fournier comments on panhandling ordinance

City Attorney Bob Fournier comments on panhandling ordinance

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Skylar Jungers
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 25, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

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  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 12, 2011
American Red Cross to host Hurricane Bash Golf Tournament

The American Red Cross will kickoff the start of hurricane season with a Hurricane Bash Golf Tournament and Celebrity Chef Showcase May 20 at the University Park Country Club.

  • East County
  • News
"We have an extraordinary talent for finding the right people," Colin Baenziger said.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 16, 2011
IDA banks on Baenziger's experience

Colin Baenziger, of Colin Baenziger & Associates, has begun the process for recruiting a new executive director for Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • May 21, 2014
Campaign Against Summer Hunger surpasses its goal

The 40-day campaign, which ended May 10, is part of All Faiths’ efforts to end hunger for Sarasota families.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Moore’s Stonecrab Restaurant co-owner Alan Moore intends to file a site plan and a special-exception permit to the Planning, Zoning and Building Department in the coming weeks.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 6, 2015
Moore’s seeks new restaurant approvals from commission

Moore’s Stonecrab Restaurant co-owner Alan Moore intends to file a site plan and a special-exception permit to the Planning, Zoning and Building Department if changes are approved by the commission tonight.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 2, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 3

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Harry and Lynn Christensen happened upon Longboat Key while visiting a friend in Sarasota. They were on their way to Naples but never made it there.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 6, 2019
Christensens reflect on 40 years of Harry's Continental Kitchens

In February 1979, Harry's Continental Kitchens started its takeout business. Forty years later, that service has expanded to including a deli, bakery and restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 2, 2014
Mar Vista and Moore's to merge

APRIL FOOLS' - The longtime restaurateurs plan to merge Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub and Moore's Stonecrab Restaurant into a single 456-seat restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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