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  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 13, 2019
Christ Church members buddy up with kids for Christmas
Kiyarah Martin, 5, picks out one of the toys.
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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
  • By Harry Sayer
  • 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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Temple Sinai installs Samantha Kahn as rabbi
  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 12, 2019
Garden Club celebrates the holidays with a surprise
Bob Gary, speaker Jay Rixse and club president Ken Marsh.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 12, 2019
Longboat Key Democratic Club holds December meeting
  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 12, 2019
Chamber of Commerce jingles merrily into the holidays
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  • December 12, 2019
Ringling recognizes Solomon family at preview dinner
  • By Liz Ramos
  • December 11, 2019
Celebrating community support during the holidays in Lakewood Ranch
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  • December 11, 2019
La Musica celebrates season with guests and a recital
  • By Harry Sayer
  • December 10, 2019
Sarasota Opera hosts dinner for Co-Producers
  • By Whitney Elfstrom
  • December 10, 2019
Asolo Repertory Theatre brings 1930s vibes with Starry Night dinner
Co-chairs Matt Walsh, Lisa Walsh, Emily Walsh, Marilyn Shuman, Regional President Anne Virag, Regional Director Brian Lipton, and co-chairs Jo and Stan Rutstein
  • By Harry Sayer
  • December 9, 2019
American Jewish Committee recognizes regional president Anne Virag
  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 9, 2019
Bells and Brass rings in the holiday season
  • By Harry Sayer
  • December 8, 2019
Designing Women Boutique celebrates the past and future at 17th annual gala
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  • December 8, 2019
Blessing of the Fleet brings Bird Key Yacht Club members together
  • By Whitney Elfstrom
  • December 8, 2019
Mermaids make a splash at the Bazaar
  • By Whitney Elfstrom
  • December 8, 2019
Sarasota says 'Mele Kalikimaka' with annual holiday parade
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  • December 7, 2019
Sarasota Art Museum celebrates grand opening with glamorous gala
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • December 7, 2019
Holiday boats linger down Braden River
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Christ Church members buddy up with kids for Christmas
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Kiyarah Martin, 5, picks out one of the toys.
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Boys & Girls Clubs celebrate the holidays
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  • 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
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B.J. Creighton, Sascha Scheider, Alex Guerra, Jeff Jamison and Museum of Consciousness founder Carol Vengroff
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Museum of Consciousness hosts fundraising kickoff

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