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Tom Volpe snaps a photo of a eagle sculpture from John Townsend.
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  • February 10, 2020
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Catholic Charities Ball brings '20s twist to the Ritz
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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens puts on surrealist celebration with Orchid Ball
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A taste of Greek culture in Sarasota
Angela Wester adopted Pepper from the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch one month ago.
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Valentine's in the Vines supports the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch
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Temple Beth Israel honors community leadership
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Hope Seeds at Christ Church feeds families worldwide
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast host girls' day out
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County honors youth at Steak & Burger
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Suncoast Charities for Children kicks off Thunder by the Bay
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  • February 7, 2020
A rootin' tootin' good time at Gene Witt
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Dream Weaver Collection celebrates 30 years in Sarasota
Fawne and Phillip Adams
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Child Protection Center hosts Night of Hope and Healing in Venice
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  • February 6, 2020
Out-of-Door Academy celebrates 95 years
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Longboat Key Democratic Club discusses media
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  • February 4, 2020
McNeal's Grandparents Day a first for some but last for others
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Get ready for Girl Scout cookies in East County
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Compeer Sarasota advocates for humor's impact on health at annual luncheon
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  • February 3, 2020
The Bay breaks ground on mangrove bayou walkway
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Sarasota streets filled with music, runners
Co-Chairwomen Mickey Davis, Rosemary Eure, Honorary Chairwoman Cornelia Matson, and Co-Chairwomen Kathy Coffey and Wendy Carlton
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  • February 1, 2020
Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast champions land preservation at Palm Ball 2020
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Sarasota Opera Gala colors the town
Brenda McGowan, Keith Pandeloglou, Tracy Gorman, Kathleen Scotti, Chairwoman Sandra Shahinian, Kate O'Driscoll and Caitlyn Coyle
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  • February 1, 2020
Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation hosts seventh annual Party Under The Stars
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Gala celebrates Sarasota Police
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Tom Volpe snaps a photo of a eagle sculpture from John Townsend.
  • February 10, 2020
Sarasotans take a walk on the art side
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Frank Wozniak, Sue Connizzo, Jean Cipriano and Jeanette Wozniak
  • February 9, 2020
Catholic Charities Ball brings '20s twist to the Ritz
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  • February 8, 2020
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens puts on surrealist celebration with Orchid Ball
4
  • February 8, 2020
A taste of Greek culture in Sarasota
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Angela Wester adopted Pepper from the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch one month ago.
  • February 8, 2020
Valentine's in the Vines supports the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch

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