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  • By Liz Ramos
  • February 13, 2020
Empty bowls but full hearts in East County
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  • February 13, 2020
2020 Suncoast Classic gets underway in Lakewood Ranch
A bagpiper and a drummer lead the coffin of Trooper Joseph Bullock into Bayside Community Church.
  • By Jay Heater
  • February 13, 2020
Thousands mourn slain Florida Highway Patrol trooper in Lakewood Ranch
William Johnson, 6, passes a water bottle to a police robot.
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  • February 13, 2020
Southside blooms during STEM night
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  • February 13, 2020
Happy Valentine's Day
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  • February 12, 2020
Junior League of Sarasota Sustainers invite Marie Benedict to legacy luncheon
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  • February 11, 2020
Rick Steves talks fear, embracing other cultures
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Friends of the Sarasota Ballet celebrate Graziano, Webb
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  • February 10, 2020
Bob Woodward comes to Sarasota for author luncheon
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  • February 10, 2020
All Angels by the Sea gathers parishioners for annual meeting
Tom Volpe snaps a photo of a eagle sculpture from John Townsend.
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  • February 10, 2020
Sarasotans take a walk on the art side
Frank Wozniak, Sue Connizzo, Jean Cipriano and Jeanette Wozniak
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  • February 9, 2020
Catholic Charities Ball brings '20s twist to the Ritz
  • By Harry Sayer
  • February 8, 2020
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens puts on surrealist celebration with Orchid Ball
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • February 8, 2020
A taste of Greek culture in Sarasota
Angela Wester adopted Pepper from the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch one month ago.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • February 8, 2020
Valentine's in the Vines supports the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch
  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 8, 2020
Temple Beth Israel honors community leadership
  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 8, 2020
Hope Seeds at Christ Church feeds families worldwide
  • By Harry Sayer
  • February 8, 2020
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast host girls' day out
  • By Harry Sayer
  • February 8, 2020
Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County honors youth at Steak & Burger
  • By Harry Sayer
  • February 8, 2020
Suncoast Charities for Children kicks off Thunder by the Bay
  • By Liz Ramos
  • February 7, 2020
A rootin' tootin' good time at Gene Witt
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  • February 7, 2020
Dream Weaver Collection celebrates 30 years in Sarasota
Fawne and Phillip Adams
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  • February 7, 2020
Child Protection Center hosts Night of Hope and Healing in Venice
  • By Brynn Mechem
  • February 6, 2020
Out-of-Door Academy celebrates 95 years
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  • February 13, 2020
Empty bowls but full hearts in East County
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  • February 13, 2020
2020 Suncoast Classic gets underway in Lakewood Ranch
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A bagpiper and a drummer lead the coffin of Trooper Joseph Bullock into Bayside Community Church.
  • February 13, 2020
Thousands mourn slain Florida Highway Patrol trooper in Lakewood Ranch
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William Johnson, 6, passes a water bottle to a police robot.
  • February 13, 2020
Southside blooms during STEM night
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  • February 13, 2020
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