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  • By Harry Sayer
  • January 1, 2020
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens rings in new year
  • By Eric Garwood
  • January 1, 2020
Sarasota celebrates new year with a street party downtown
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  • December 24, 2019
'What Christmas mean to me'
The front of 5134 Bunyan St. is a neon tree wonderland.
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  • December 23, 2019
Sarasota shines through the holiday season
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  • December 21, 2019
Debutantes dazzle at 38th annual ball
La Estampida/Hillcroft's James Miller (4) tries to connect during the season opener with Scott Doyle right behind him if needed.
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  • December 20, 2019
Polo season gallops into action in Lakewood Ranch
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Manasota Flooring gives back to first responders
Hudson Conway, Caedance Day and Noah Saintcyr divvy out coins.
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Second graders branch out on holiday knowledge
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  • December 17, 2019
Sarasota holiday cheer takes to the waters
  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 16, 2019
St. Mary Star of the Sea hosts Christmas party and concert
Co-chairwoman Ronna Ruben, guest speaker Gail Simmons and co-chairwoman Rachael Feldman
  • By Harry Sayer
  • December 16, 2019
The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee hosts Gail Simmons for Women's Day luncheon
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  • December 15, 2019
Jewish Family & Children's Service of the Suncoast lets hearts shine at 2019 gala
Santa Claus and Everleigh Zetts, 6 months
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Southside Village hosts festive night
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Preschoolers learn meaning of Hanukkah
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  • December 14, 2019
Water Club celebrates new clubhouse
Co-chairs Lisa Beckstein, Katherine Harris and Cindy Kaiser
  • By Harry Sayer
  • December 13, 2019
Junior League celebrates holidays in the moonlight
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  • December 13, 2019
Holidays Around the Ranch a jolly time for all
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  • December 13, 2019
Christ Church members buddy up with kids for Christmas
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  • December 13, 2019
Boys & Girls Clubs celebrate the holidays
  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 13, 2019
Physics Club gathers for annual Christmas party
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  • December 13, 2019
Frosty Frolic is a warm event for Longboat Key golfers
B.J. Creighton, Sascha Scheider, Alex Guerra, Jeff Jamison and Museum of Consciousness founder Carol Vengroff
  • By Harry Sayer
  • December 12, 2019
Museum of Consciousness hosts fundraising kickoff
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  • December 12, 2019
Selby Gardens Circle members preview Lights in Bloom
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  • December 12, 2019
Starfish Initiative celebrates reading at book fair
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'What Christmas mean to me'
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The front of 5134 Bunyan St. is a neon tree wonderland.
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Debutantes dazzle at 38th annual ball

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