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Terri Kinder, Gail Loefgren and Anna Frescura presidents of the Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key and Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom
  • June 7, 2019
Tri-chamber members mingle at annual barbecue
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • June 6, 2019
All 'powered up' at Lakewood Ranch area church
  • By Samantha Chaney
  • June 5, 2019
Sarasota County’s water quality summit reflects community's desire to face forward
  • By Andrew Atkins
  • June 5, 2019
No longer kiddies in Lakewood Ranch
  • By Whitney Elfstrom
  • June 4, 2019
Kids' Summer Beach Run returns to Siesta Beach
  • By Whitney Elfstrom
  • June 2, 2019
Temple Emanu-El honors pets at Blessing of the Animals
  • By Eric Garwood
  • June 2, 2019
A Walk in the Park: Bayfront Park
Valedictorian Adelaide Mahler told the graduates, "I plead with you to never limit yourself to a single narrative."
  • By Jay Heater
  • June 1, 2019
Out-of-Door graduates honored in Lakewood Ranch
Attendees lined up on the dance floor to do the Hustle
  • By Samantha Chaney
  • June 1, 2019
Evolve Summer Social heats up with a “Saturday Night Fever”
Kevin Paschall, who shot a 66, and the low Amateur Team of Robert Herbold, Garrett Anderson and Bernie Hornalak. Photo courtesy Bryan Veith.
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • May 28, 2019
Heritage Harbour golf tournament raises awareness for Alzheimer's Association
  • By Whitney Elfstrom
  • May 27, 2019
Sarasota Memorial Day Parade takes over Main Street
  • By Brynn Mechem
  • May 25, 2019
Longboat Key Club serves up Memorial Day barbecue
  • By Brynn Mechem
  • May 25, 2019
Seafood and Music Festival hits St. Armands
Members of the Venice American Legion Post 159
  • By Whitney Elfstrom
  • May 25, 2019
Sarasota National Cemetery hosts Memorial Day Tribute
  • By Andrew Atkins
  • May 25, 2019
Going extra miles for vets
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • May 24, 2019
Lakewood Ranch softball blanked in state championship game
  • By Whitney Elfstrom
  • May 24, 2019
Temple Emanu-El honors men’s club
  • By Eric Garwood
  • May 24, 2019
A walk in the park: Quick Point Nature Preserve
  • By Whitney Elfstrom
  • May 23, 2019
Riverview High School graduates 'say one last thank you'
  • By Brynn Mechem
  • May 23, 2019
Sarasota community gathers for vigil for Roman Miller
  • By Brynn Mechem
  • May 22, 2019
Longboaters trade briefcases for putters
President Elect Alicia Chalmers, President Amy Sankes and EVP Kelly Fernandez
  • By Niki Kottmann
  • May 21, 2019
Junior League of Sarasota passes the gavel to new president
  • By Whitney Elfstrom
  • May 20, 2019
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe brings 'Soul' to Art in the Ballpark
Ninety-five-year-old Robert Kanter, who earned a purple heart with the 101st Airborne Division in World War II, was honored with a float sponsored by his son, Lakewood Ranch Dental owner Michael Kanter.
  • By Jay Heater
  • May 20, 2019
East County embraces its heroes in Lakewood Ranch
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Terri Kinder, Gail Loefgren and Anna Frescura presidents of the Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key and Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce.
  • June 7, 2019
Tri-chamber members mingle at annual barbecue
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  • June 6, 2019
All 'powered up' at Lakewood Ranch area church
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  • June 5, 2019
Sarasota County’s water quality summit reflects community's desire to face forward
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  • June 5, 2019
No longer kiddies in Lakewood Ranch
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Kids' Summer Beach Run returns to Siesta Beach

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