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Jane Ross-Herrin has experience working in Bradenton, Anna Maria Island and Sarasota County.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 20, 2018
Longboat Key Fire Rescue appoints new fire marshal

Jane Ross-Herrin previously worked as the Sarasota County Fire Marshal for 11 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood President Laura Zalkin, left, presented the Savory Kugel trophy to Kala and Kendal Sheckler.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple enjoys traditional treats

More than 125 members and guests of Temple Emanu-El gathered for the second annual Kugel and Knish Cook-Off Sunday, Nov. 6. Attendees socialized and mingled while sampling 35 of the homemade, quintessential Jewish treats and voted for their favorites. Also on hand was official 'judge' Jeremy Adams, of Word of Mouth, who evaluated each entry before naming the 'Best in Show.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
St. John jacket
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 22, 2011
New Goodwill Boutique offers Armani, Burberry and Coach

The Goodwill Boutique opened its doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, Dec. 9, at 5831 Derek Ave.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 22, 2010
Kiwanians honor Key citizens, public servants

The Kiwanis Club honored key citizens and public servants Monday, Feb. 22, at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ken Molnar dances with his pup Sara
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 17, 2016
Neighbors take in Tunes in the Park

Laurel Park Neighbors Association hosts Tunes in the Park Saturday, April 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 11, 2017
St. Mary celebrates St. Patrick's Day

With Irish music and corned beef and cabbage, the celebration hit a pot of gold.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Galina Koshkareva and her partner, Inna Bazilevych, opened World of Women Boutique in Siesta Center Oct. 8.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 16, 2014
Siesta Center houses two new businesses

After more than a year of empty spaces in the building, Siesta Key Sweet Shop and World of Women Boutique recently opened.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • November 14, 2018
Sarasota County schools announces Teacher of the Year nominees

Teachers from Sarasota High School, Wilkinson Elementary School and Oak Park School were honored as nominees for Sarasota County's 2019 Teacher of the Year award.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A change in trolley service on Longboat Key is not expected until March or April.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 7, 2011
Trolley schedule remains same

Trolley riders can still hop on the trolley every half-hour until March or April.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Alyssa Connelly was born Christmas night.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 13, 2016
East County celebrates births

Three families welcomed their newest additions.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sand needed just south of The Islander Club groins will not be arriving this summer as anticipated.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 5, 2013
Town nixes summer sand beach project, hopes for cheaper price

Town Manager Dave Bullock announced at the end of the Longboat Key Town Commission's Monday night meeting he will reject the only bid for the summer beach project the town received. That bid was 40% more than town staff expected and had a price tag of $13,290,525.50.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Seven-year-old Ally Frank said she wanted to enter the pageant so she could make new friends.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 24, 2013
Pre-teen qualifies for national pageant

Ally Frank, 7, placed as second runner-up in the 2013 National American Miss' Miss Florida Junior Pre-Teen Pageant.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By June LeBell |
  • December 9, 2009
Music reivew: Sarasota Orchestra: Masterworks 'Seeing Music in Fantasy'

The title of Sunday's Masterworks concert with the Sarasota Orchestra was 'Seeing Music in Fantasy.' And, although the title obviously referred to the fantastical, romantic music of Rachmaninoff (Piano Concerto No. 3) and Berlioz ('Symphonie fantastique'), the actual performance was more like 'Seeing Music in Perfection.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 17, 2018
Bayfront home on Longboat sells for $7 million

A bayfront home on Longboat Key sold this week for $7 million, the highest price for a home on the island's eastern shoreline.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The Lakewood Ranch Marauders 8U travel baseball team
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 11, 2013
Sidelines

Mustangs wrestling trio goes 8-0; IMG Academy to add JV football; Lady Thunder, Lady Blazers tie; Cougars blank the Tornadoes; Baseball camp to be held at ODA

  • East County
  • Sports
Roxanne Fay stars in the one-woman show “Apples in Winter” at Urbanite Theater. Photo courtesy Dylan Jon Wade Cox
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 21, 2019
'Apples in Winter' takes an unflinching look at the collateral damage of crime

Urbanite Theatre tells a story not many theater companies have the courage to tell in "Apples in Winter."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 24, 2017
What about the Christians?

It seems a bit like reverse discrimination, and Christian stereotypes should be part of the discussion.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Siesta Key Crystal Classic brings 30,000 to 50,000 visitors to Siesta Key each year.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • August 6, 2013
Outdoor displays, Crystal Classic top SKVA agenda

The Siesta Key Village Association met Tuesday to discuss issues affecting Siesta Key businesses and residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Monica Welde, Heather "Lucy" McFall and Tonie Waters dance on grapes.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 15, 2015
Rosa Fiorelli Winery & Vineyard hosts grape grapple

Stomp out Cancer event at Rosa Fiorelli Winery & Vineyard offers attendees food, crafts and the chance to crush grapes barefoot and for a cause.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
"I've always found it hard to define my work," Brian Haverlock says. "Is it a drawing, a painting or a collage? We could have a philosophical discourse about it, but really, drawing is the meat and bones of it all."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 18, 2011
The draftsman

Brian Haverlock loves curious collages and small graphite drawings. Meet the artist ruled by a wild imagination and meticulous detail.

  • Arts + Culture
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