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  • By Harry Sayer
  • November 16, 2019
Sand sculptors compete at 2019 Crystal Classic
  • By Harry Sayer
  • November 16, 2019
Longboat Library hosts author showcase
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • November 15, 2019
Riverview football loses to Steinbrenner on late score
Angel Corning, Elizabeth Moore, Lotta Koppan, Beth Noyes and Marilyn Borysek
  • By Harry Sayer
  • November 15, 2019
Forty Carrots pulls out all the stops for Wine, Women & Shoes
Ashlyn McCarty of Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton was the Volunteer of the Year for the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliances.
  • By Jay Heater
  • November 15, 2019
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance presents the Sandies awards
  • By Harry Sayer
  • November 14, 2019
Argus Foundation celebrates community figures at annual awards dinner
  • By Harry Sayer
  • November 14, 2019
Vinters reception starts Wine, Women & Shoes celebration
Jessica Hays and Sidney Turner chat at the tent.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 14, 2019
Scramble for SPARCC raises money for local organization
  • By Harry Sayer
  • November 14, 2019
WUSF hosts Robert Siegel at first annual luncheon
John Troup and Keith O'Connor.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 14, 2019
Longboat Harbour residents gather for barbecue
  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 14, 2019
Fall Frolic serves up the return Longboat Key Club Tennis Association
  • By Harry Sayer
  • November 13, 2019
Children's Guardian Fund helps children soar with fall luncheon
  • By Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 13, 2019
Founders Garden Club blooms at annual luncheon
  • By Harry Sayer
  • November 12, 2019
National Philanthropy Day 2019 recognizes local leaders
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • November 12, 2019
Bradenton school celebrates freedom
  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 11, 2019
Veterans honored by Longboat Rotary Club on Veterans Day
Herman Martinez and Jerry Hufford stand alongside the Circle of Honor memorial that was dedicated by the Association of Veterans and Military Supporters and the Pulte Group Southwest Florida Division at Del Webb.
  • By Jay Heater
  • November 11, 2019
Del Webb unveils veterans memorial in Lakewood Ranch
  • By Harry Sayer
  • November 11, 2019
Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida stays in style with fall fashion show
Lori Lockhart and Karen Howe
  • By Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 11, 2019
Arlington Park takes center stage at Porchfest
Ralph Franklin, 99, cuts the birthday cake with a sword.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 11, 2019
Marine Corps celebrate 244th birthday with a Sarasota gathering
Katie Dick, 9, picks out her new mug.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 11, 2019
Bowls of Hope: A day for soup and appreciation
Ryan Praerke and Kendra Simpkins, co-founders of Operation Warrior Resolution.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 11, 2019
Sarasota's Veterans Day parade salutes those who served
  • By Liz Ramos
  • November 11, 2019
Fashion for a cause in East County
  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 11, 2019
LBKTW helps memorialize members
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Sand sculptors compete at 2019 Crystal Classic
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Longboat Library hosts author showcase
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Riverview football loses to Steinbrenner on late score
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Angel Corning, Elizabeth Moore, Lotta Koppan, Beth Noyes and Marilyn Borysek
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Forty Carrots pulls out all the stops for Wine, Women & Shoes
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Ashlyn McCarty of Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton was the Volunteer of the Year for the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliances.
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Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance presents the Sandies awards

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