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  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 5, 2018
Kids hit Siesta sand for summer run

The first weekly kid run of the summer took place on June 5 at Siesta Key Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 12, 2018
Tidal Tykes take bite out of animal exploration

Campers started their day learning about carnivores of the ocean and their diets.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
SMHF President Mason Ayers, Bev and Bob Bartner and SMH President and CEO David Verinder
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • December 7, 2018
Honorees awarded at the Corinthian Celebration dinner

The Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation thanked its top donors Dec. 6 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Black Tie
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 11, 2019
David Brooks takes the stage for the Library Foundation for Sarasota County

The Author Luncheon was hosted Feb. 11 at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.

  • Black Tie
Executive Director Mary Dougherty, Sen. Mike and Dee Bennett and Bill Merrill
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 22, 2019
Gulf Coast Builders Exchange celebrates top construction companies

The 67th Annual Gulf Coast Builders Xchange Installation and Awards Banquet gave out four awards Feb. 21 at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Larry Greenspon file photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 27, 2019
Donation in progress

In June, Greenspon, a Longboat Key resident, donated the initial gift for the refurbishment of the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee's 32-acre campus.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 28, 2019
St. Mary putts through annual golf tournament

About 150 golfers played the Harbourside Course Feb. 28 for the St. Mary Men's Club annual golf tournament.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 5, 2019
Lord's Warehouse models reusable fashions

The sold-out event brought 200 people to Longboat Island Chapel on March 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 1, 2019
APRIL FOOLS: Oooh, la, la, Longboat

APRIL FOOLS: Sign indicates something beach isn't.

  • April Fools
Lakewood Ranch continues to grow rapidly. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 5, 2018
Lakewood Ranch ranks No. 3 nationally in home sales for master-planned communities

Sarasota County's West Villages development came in fifth place.

  • East County
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  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 3, 2018
Longboat showcases town offerings at open house

Longboat Key departments including fire rescue and public works were on site to talk with residents and visitors.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 20, 2018
Sarasota Seafood Festival serves up fish and fun

The festival continues until 6 p.m. Jan. 20 and again from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 21.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 25, 2018
Designing Daughters grant ceremony spreads tears of joy

Designing Daughters held their annual Grant Ceremony Jan. 25 at the Community Foundation of Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 4, 2018
Longboat Island Chapel warms up for Super Bowl LII

About 50 chapel members enjoyed a pre-Super Bowl lunch following the Sunday morning service.

  • Longboat Key
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The city hopes to fix equipment issues at the pool by next week.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 10, 2017
City closes Lido Pool again

Another mechanical failure tied to a July lightning strike will leave the pool closed until at least next week, the city announced.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 1, 2017
Kiwanis Club enjoys happy hour

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key gathered on Aug. 31 for its first happy hour.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 4, 2018
Selby hosts this season's final Lunch in the Gardens event

Lunch in the Gardens was hosted April 4 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

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  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 15, 2018
Goldie Feldman Legacy Brunch honors new recipients

Hershorin Schiff Community Day School's brunch was hosted April 15 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
The project will close the rightmost northbound lane along U.S. 41 at Fruitville Road.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 16, 2018
FDOT begins work at U.S. 41 and Fruitville

The state agency is constructing a right-turn slip lane at U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road, closing one northbound lane for about two weeks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Orchestra musicians Isaac Mingas, Joy Chatzistamatis and Thomas Pizzi provide live entertainment as guests arrive.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 1, 2018
Festa Italia! Italian for a night

'Italian Night' offers food, fun and fellowship for business alliance members.

  • East County
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