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Katie Porter, Francesca Ferrari, Jasmine Lawrence and Laura Frye
  • By Janet Combs
  • March 6, 2026
FST Shindig 'Dares to Imagine' to benefit McGillicuddy Arts Plaza
Lynne Anast, Joshua Perez, event co-Chairs Dr. Gaby Lodeiro and Missi Miller
  • By Lori Sax
  • March 2, 2026
Senior Friendship Centers takes City of Lights Gala under the Spanish sky
Javaughn Wallace and executive chef Michael from Drift at Lido Beach Resort dish up a poached pear and prosciutto bite at the 15th annual Taste of the Keys on Feb. 26 at the Longboat Key Club Harbourside Ballroom.
  • By Dana Kampa
  • March 2, 2026
Taste of the Keys bigger than ever in 15th year
Hosting Avant-Garde for the 27th year are Larry Thompson and his wife, Pat. This year's theme is Dancing Through the Decades and the attire did not disappoint.
  • By Janet Combs
  • March 1, 2026
Ringling College's Avant-Garde dances through the decades
Event co-Chair Melonie Favorite and Conrad Kenley
  • By Lori Sax
  • March 1, 2026
Asolo Repertory Theatre goes Aquarius for annual gala
Magnolia Riner, 10, displays a design she created.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • March 1, 2026
Church of the Redeemer volunteers work together to build beds for kids in need
Suncoast Stars Community's Jenny Audet, Julie Audet and Laurel Audet are grateful for the program that provides a wide array of activities including dance, music, fitness and nutrition, knitting, Bible study, crafts, and more.
  • By Madison Bierl
  • March 1, 2026
Suncoast Stars Community shines bright during fundraising event
Gideon Demetrious, 6, Hani Demetrious and Jude Demetrious, 10, look through a series of prints.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • February 28, 2026
Sarasota Festival of the Arts serves up variety for attendees to browse
University Park's Marilyn Kern reacts after making the winning bid during the live auction for a Hawaiian vacation at Sisterhood for Good's Tropical Escape Feb. 27 at the Sarasota Polo Club.
  • By Madison Bierl
  • February 28, 2026
Sisterhood for Good of Lakewood Ranch hosts Tropical Escape fundraiser
Junior League President Corey Talbot and keynote speaker India White
  • By Lori Sax
  • February 28, 2026
Junior League welcomes hometown hero back for Legacy Luncheon
Pat O'Connell, Brenda Baril, Beth Scheible and Kim Lawrence said winning the championship Swing for the Cure annual golf day on Feb. 24 was especially meaningful to them, considering Lawrence is a cancer survivor.
  • By Dana Kampa
  • February 25, 2026
Swing for the Cure unites golfers in fight against breast cancer
Amy and Matt Brame
  • By Lori Sax
  • February 23, 2026
The Haven goes to Studio 54 for All Abilities on the Floor
Rabbi Howard Simon, master of ceremonies at Temple Beth Israel's 47th annual gala, welcomes attendees to the event on Feb. 22 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.
  • By Dana Kampa
  • February 23, 2026
47th Temple Beth Israel gala centers on community
Artist Kathleen Murphy Willer, based in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, said she has fun incorporating elements evocative of childhood in her acrylic paintings. She was one of the artists to brave the sun and rain at last weekend's fine art festival on Longboat Key.
  • By Dana Kampa
  • February 23, 2026
Specialized artists turn out for fifth Longboat Fine Art Fest
Event co-chair Kim Becker, Lynn Racus and Rose Huro
  • By None
  • February 22, 2026
Guests of Florida Cancer Specialists enjoy a night of art and music
The winners of an essay contest had the chance to read out their essays during the event, and they included fourth grader Lorelei Martin, second grader Olivia Batista, kindergartener Logan Hernandez, third grader Petronius Boles, first grader Jade Rivers and fifth grader Amara Berry, pictured here with Assistant Principal Jennifer Kahler.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • February 22, 2026
Bay Haven School of Basics Plus celebrates centennial anniversary
Executive directors Brian Walton, Jessica Ryherd and Amy Steinhauser respectively from Save Our Seabirds, Feeding Empty Little Tummies, Inc. and The Paradise Center, pitched their future development ideas to attendees at the inaugural Longboat Key 100 fundraiser Feb. 17 at The Resort at Longboat Key Club.
  • By Dana Kampa
  • February 22, 2026
Inaugural fundraiser awards $100K to combat childhood hunger
Ryley Hoaglin, 10, looks at birds from the gazebo.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • February 22, 2026
Sarasota Audubon welcomes the public to its nature center with Fly Wild
Nicholas Quintero, Conner King, Greyson Alexander and Lucas Matallana are campout ready with snacks, a lantern and even a headlamp.
  • By Madison Bierl
  • February 22, 2026
Lakewood Ranch Community Campout lights a fire for families and friends
Carl Mario Nudi, Sarafina Murphy-Gibson, Ivy Sunflower, Marina Elaine and Sarah Jefferies on the promenade deck.
  • By Janet Combs
  • February 20, 2026
Unconventional Evening hosts 10 eras of the high school prom experience
Melissa Douberly, Tyson Babb, Lisa Jayne Warren-Wallace and Gina and David Warren dig the vibe of the "Get Your Groove On" theme and the cocktail hour.
  • By Janet Combs
  • February 20, 2026
Cooking for Wishes serves up funk, flavor and dreams that do come true
St. Barbara's Hellenic Folk Dance Group member Harrison Barakos gives a wave, while being cheered on by fellow dancers Maria Stylianoudakis and Gianni Cappelluti, as his name is called at the St. Barbara 42nd annual Greek Festival.
  • By Madison Bierl
  • February 20, 2026
St. Barbara hosts 42nd annual Greek Festival all weekend
Golfers competing in "Pittsburgh vs. The World" may be rivals out on the green, but at the celebration afterward, they have nothing but smiles for one another. Jan Van Iten and Carol Westwood are the original captains in the friendly tournament, which marked 25 years on Feb. 16.
  • By Dana Kampa
  • February 20, 2026
Longboat golfers celebrate 25 years of friendly competition
Terry Creighton lines up a shot at a Feb. 15 tennis session at The Sanctuary.
  • By Dana Kampa
  • February 20, 2026
The Sanctuary kicks off season's activity with tennis pro
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1
Katie Porter, Francesca Ferrari, Jasmine Lawrence and Laura Frye
  • March 6, 2026
FST Shindig 'Dares to Imagine' to benefit McGillicuddy Arts Plaza
2
Lynne Anast, Joshua Perez, event co-Chairs Dr. Gaby Lodeiro and Missi Miller
  • March 2, 2026
Senior Friendship Centers takes City of Lights Gala under the Spanish sky
3
Javaughn Wallace and executive chef Michael from Drift at Lido Beach Resort dish up a poached pear and prosciutto bite at the 15th annual Taste of the Keys on Feb. 26 at the Longboat Key Club Harbourside Ballroom.
  • March 2, 2026
Taste of the Keys bigger than ever in 15th year
4
Hosting Avant-Garde for the 27th year are Larry Thompson and his wife, Pat. This year's theme is Dancing Through the Decades and the attire did not disappoint.
  • March 1, 2026
Ringling College's Avant-Garde dances through the decades
5
Event co-Chair Melonie Favorite and Conrad Kenley
  • March 1, 2026
Asolo Repertory Theatre goes Aquarius for annual gala

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