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Katie Dick, 9, picks out her new mug.
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  • 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
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Fashion for a cause in East County
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  • November 11, 2019
LBKTW helps memorialize members
Shelley Bartlett, Melissa Herring and Whitney Rivera.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 10, 2019
Longboat Key Firefighters Association raises over $20,000
Judy Ebrahim and Gail Hetler catch up.
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  • November 10, 2019
Christ Church waves hello to members once again
Volunteer runway model Nicole Bradley wears clothes from Twist Boutique in Venice while taking a rescue dog for a walk during Divas and Dogs.
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  • November 10, 2019
Dog walk makes fashion statement in Sarasota
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  • November 10, 2019
Longboat Key Fire Department thanks community, staff
  • By Liz Ramos
  • November 10, 2019
Waterlefe Art Show raises money for local schools in East County
  • By Harry Sayer
  • November 10, 2019
InStride Therapy hosts charity hoedown
  • By Liz Ramos
  • November 10, 2019
Suncoast Food and Wine Fest ages well in Lakewood Ranch
  • By Harry Sayer
  • November 10, 2019
Hermitage Artist Retreat backs creatives with Artful Lobster
  • By Liz Ramos
  • November 9, 2019
Tara Elementary honors its veterans in Bradenton
The Pirates take the field through a cloud of smoke.
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • November 8, 2019
Pirates football falls in first round of playoffs
  • By Brendan Lavell
  • November 8, 2019
Riverview defense outscores offense in drubbing of Lake Nona
The twinkling tent for the party.
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  • November 8, 2019
Bacchus on the Beach celebrates ninth year
Nancy Curtis snaps a photo of an owl while Jonathan Handee keeps an eye on the bird.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 8, 2019
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosts appreciative event
Carol Fischbein, Jane Vorel, Andy Youngs and Clara McGonigle.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 8, 2019
St. Mary's kicks off the Christmas spirit
  • By Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 8, 2019
Thanksgiving comes early to Temple Emanu-el
  • By Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 8, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra hosts its first Masterworks Dinner of the season
  • By Harry Sayer
  • November 7, 2019
New College serves up New England dishes at clambake
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  • November 6, 2019
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital mixes cinema and cuisine
  • By Harry Sayer
  • November 6, 2019
Pines of Sarasota Foundation celebrates 10 years of Wit and Wisdom
Bob Gary, speaker Wendell Porter and club president Ken Marsh.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 5, 2019
Longboat Key Democratic Club gathers for November meeting
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Katie Dick, 9, picks out her new mug.
  • November 11, 2019
Bowls of Hope: A day for soup and appreciation
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Ryan Praerke and Kendra Simpkins, co-founders of Operation Warrior Resolution.
  • November 11, 2019
Sarasota's Veterans Day parade salutes those who served
3
  • November 11, 2019
Fashion for a cause in East County
4
  • November 11, 2019
LBKTW helps memorialize members
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Shelley Bartlett, Melissa Herring and Whitney Rivera.
  • November 10, 2019
Longboat Key Firefighters Association raises over $20,000

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