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Sarasota brings the music and seafood at annual festival
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Longboat Key authors host book signings
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Danny's Dream fundraiser brings James Bond to town
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Prom prevails for Lakewood Ranch seniors
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Temple Sinai members climb Celery Fields for Shavuot
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Cardinal Mooney celebrates 2021 graduates
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Karin's Causes sell artifacts and oddities at annual estate sale
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New lemur babies born at Myakka foundation
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Eastern Manatee County firefighters crush latest exam
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Paw-pular fashion in Lakewood Ranch
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  • May 8, 2021
Area athletes find gold and silver linings on day two of track and field championships
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  • May 7, 2021
The 16th annual Dick Vitale Gala returns to Ritz Carlton, Sarasota
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  • May 5, 2021
Trade show forges alliances
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St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church hosts clam bake
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  • May 2, 2021
Garden Club hosts Arbor Day picnic
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Satchel's Last Resort and Our Y unite for first dog wellness expo
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