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Stories by Whitney Elfstrom

Ralph Franklin, 99, cuts the birthday cake with a sword.

Marine Corps celebrate 244th birthday with a Sarasota gathering

Veterans of the U.S. Marine Corps gathered Nov. 10 at Marina Jack to celebrate birthday.

by: Whitney Elfstrom

Neighbors Nov 11, 2019

Katie Dick, 9, picks out her new mug.

Bowls of Hope: A day for soup and appreciation

The 17th annual event was held on Nov. 10.

by: Whitney Elfstrom

Neighbors Nov 11, 2019

Ryan Praerke and Kendra Simpkins, co-founders of Operation Warrior Resolution.

Sarasota's Veterans Day parade salutes those who served

Young and old take part in the annual celebration of veterans.

by: Whitney Elfstrom

Neighbors Nov 11, 2019

Eoin Young, Mason Goldberg and Genevieve George play around on stage.

Thanksgiving comes early to Temple Emanu-el

Temple Emanu-el preschool held its annual Thanksgiving Feast on Nov. 8.

by: Whitney Elfstrom

Neighbors Nov 8, 2019

Guest Conductor Gerard Schwarz with Georgia Court and Robin Radin.

Sarasota Orchestra hosts its first Masterworks Dinner of the season

Masterworks Dinner 1 was held on Nov. 7.

by: Whitney Elfstrom

Black Tie Nov 8, 2019

Dennis Yoder, owner and founder of Siesta Key Creamery, started in the ice cream business in 1982.

What's the scoop: Siesta Key gets new creamery

Veteran ice cream shop owner opens store in Siesta Key South Village.

by: Whitney Elfstrom

Neighbors Nov 7, 2019

Heather Hooper, Mote's senior aquarium biologist and dive safety officer, cleans the Selby Library fish tank.

What's in the tank?

Selby Public Library gets a visit from Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.

by: Whitney Elfstrom

Your Town Nov 7, 2019

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