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Dr. Giacomo "Jack" Guggino, lights up a Churchill style cigar at the location of his new cigar bar on Whitney Beach Plaza. He says even though it's a bit ironic, cigars are what paid his way through medical school. Photo by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • October 8, 2014
Business lights up on the Key

Giacomo's Cigar Bar, J.McLaughlin and Amore by Andrea are coming to the island this fall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dentists at the Remote Area Medical clinic worked quickly, usually turning over each patient in about 35 minutes.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 21, 2015
'A life-changing experience'

Just under 1,000 people receive medical treatment during a Remote Area Medical clinic on Saturday.

  • East County
  • News
Commissioner-elect Jack Duncan will make Longboat Key Town Hall his home away from home in March.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 5, 2011
7 in 11: Jack Duncan

Harbourside resident Jack Duncan is now the District 2 commissioner-elect after another resident bowed out of the race in December.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Daniel Hildreth tapes down labels at The Salvation Army.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • December 12, 2013
School Spotlight: Sarasota Christian Gives Back

Sarasota Christian School students spent Tuesday, Dec. 3, giving back to their community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Manatee County Attorney Mickey Palmer reads a prepared statement.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 3, 2017
Manatee County addresses shark-dragging incident

County attorney says board has 'no jurisdiction.'

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 10, 2014
Sidelines

Sailors set new school records; SCS completes district sweep; ODA breezes to district win; Golf tourney to benefit Booker

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • September 27, 2019
Southside goes gold for childhood cancer awareness

Southside Elementary School raised money for the Benjamin Gilkey Fund for Innovation Pediatric Research.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sandra Chororos, Elisabeth Waters, Heather Dunhill, Felice Schulaner and Marina Bourantonis
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • December 19, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

Back in the saddle; Baker Babes; Nutcracker - the next generation; Set for dinner

  • Arts + Culture
Hundreds of youth and masters team from across the country will compete in this year's regatta.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 25, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Invitational Rowing Regatta

The Sarasota County Rowing Club will host the second annual Sarasota Invitational Rowing Regatta this weekend at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
Author Latoya Desamour talks about bullying with students at Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 12, 2020
Author teaches McNeal students about bullying

Author uses personal experiences to connect with students at McNeal Elementary

  • East County
  • News
Anu Tali. Courtesy.
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 16, 2013
Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks III: Anu Tali, conductor

Anu Tali, the Estonian conductor who took over the Sarasota Orchestra for its third Masterworks program of the season, also seems to have taken over the hearts and musical minds of this city.

  • Arts + Culture
Cake jars
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 5, 2016
Have Cake, Will Travel

With its new, shippable cake jars, Heavenly Cupcakes is going mobile.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Renderings of the Villages of Lakewood Ranch South, a proposed development under Sarasota 2050.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 13, 2013
Sarasota County seeks input on Sarasota 2050

County officials will collect public comments on potential changes to the long-range planning component of the Comprehensive Plan at two open houses this month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 3, 2012
Town officials sound off on Debby response

Debby's deluge provided town officials with an opportunity to evaluate its emergency procedures.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photo. Take Stock in Children hosts Sailors & Sandals on May 28 at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 19, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 5.19.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of May 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Laura Gilkey and Jessica Anderson
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 29, 2017
Southside goes gold in honor of classmates

Southside elementary students came to school dressed in gold, the trademark color of childhood cancer awareness, in honor of Avery Rann and Benjamin Gilkey.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The small signs make it easy to miss Longboat Key's beach access points.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 9, 2019
Walk in the Park: Longboat Key beach access points

Take a tour of our town's public places

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
East County’s Holly Doney and her dog, April, met when Doney was volunteering at the Lakewood Ranch Humane Society. Doney later adopted April.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 13, 2017
Putts Fore Mutts should generate green

Golf tournament, and now tennis tourney as well, raises money for the Lakewood Ranch Humane Society.

  • East County
  • News
Sylvia Thompson and Dale Hooey provided the entertainment for the Epiphany Concert attendees at All Angels.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • January 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: All Angels Epiphany Concert and Party

The congregation at All Angels By the Sea Episcopal Church came together on Sunday, Jan 5., for a seasonal concert and party in honor of the Epiphany.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Florida Studio Theater's upcoming season includes popular regional theater favorites as well as original works for its cabaret series.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 21, 2015
Florida Studio Theatre announces 2015-2016 winter season

Popular and award-winning works like "One Man, Two Guvnors" and "Outside Mullingar" along with FST's trademark original cabaret pieces highlight the theater's upcoming winter season.

  • Arts + Culture
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