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Volunteer of the Year 2014 Submission Form

Nominate your choice for Sarasota Magazine's 2014 Volunteer of the Year. Submissions deadline is July 6.

06/23/2014 By Sarasota Magazine

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J.B. McCourtney's "Florida Potraits 1977-2005" Opens at The Terrace Building

A look at photographer J.B. McCourtney's new exhibition.

06/18/2014 By Mike Solomon

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Milestones on the Appalachian Trail

Beau Denton hits 1,000 miles hiked on the Appalachian Trail, plus other milestones.

06/17/2014 By Beau Denton

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Vintage Sarasota: The Origins of City Island

Early in Sarasota municipal history, several city councils wanted a channel dredged from the Gulf of Mexico to Sarasota Bay.

06/16/2014 By Larry Kelleher

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SPONSORED BLOG: Celebrating Men’s Health Month With Tips for a Healthy Prostate

The Richard's Foodporium team shares tips for keeping your prostate healthy as part of Men's Health Month.

06/12/2014 By Deva O'Donnell

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A Vintage Sarasota June Wedding

A June wedding appealed to Mabel Stuart Helveston and Homer Lincoln Hebb, who were married on the 15th of that month in 1923.

06/12/2014 By Larry Kelleher

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Vintage Sarasota: Bird Key

This week's photo is a snapshot of Bird Key circa 1935.

06/11/2014 By Savannah Handerson

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Photo of the Week-Driftwood on Bradenton Beach

This week's photo of the week features a beautiful black and white shot of driftwood on Bradenton Beach.

06/05/2014 By Bobbilynn Hollifield

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Vintage Sarasota: Ringling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey Circus Winter Quarters

This week's photo is a snapshot of the Ringling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey Circus Winter Quarters circa 1950.

06/04/2014 By Savannah Handerson

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"Paradise" Eluded the Early Settlers

They arrived at the end of December, weeks later than planned, on a cramped steamboat. They disembarked via a temporary plank dock.

06/02/2014 By Larry Kelleher

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Biz Makeover: Sydney Gruters

Sydney Gruters, a wife and mother of two young children with a long career in local politics and government, has recently added another title to her résumé: Rodan + Fields Anti-aging Skincare Line independent consultant.

06/01/2014 By Chelsey Lucas

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Only in Sarasota: View of the John Ringling Bridge

John Pirman lets us in on a gorgeous waterfront view from the pool at downtown Sarasota's 888 Condominium.

05/30/2014 Illustrations by John Pirman

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Restaurant Review: St. Armands Circle’s Columbia Restaurant

John Bancroft savors classic Cuban at Columbia on St. Armands Circle and tasty Italian at Venice's Made in Italy.

05/30/2014 By John Bancroft

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Foodologist: Mark Gabrick of Bricks BBQ

A new Farmer's Market vendor offers Texas-style, slow-smoked meat.

05/30/2014 By Megan McDonald

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Good Deal: Yume Sushi

Food critic John Bancroft discovers a good deal at downtown Sarasota's Yume Sushi.

05/30/2014 By John Bancroft

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Where to Find Sarasota’s Best Lobster Roll

Our panel of judges seeks out the best lobster roll in Sarasota.

05/30/2014 By Megan McDonald