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Dorothea Sandland, Ernie Kretzmer, Graci McGillicuddy, Peter Kretzmer and Dennis McGillicuddy
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  • January 16, 2019
All Star Children's Foundation thanks its first donors
Dockmaster Larry Bateman, Purser Margie Clark, Scribe Graham Sampson, Dockmaster John Shea Commodore Bill Coughlin
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  • January 15, 2019
Longboat Harbour changes watch
Meg Hausberg, The Circus Arts Conservatory Founder Dolly Jacobs and Joyce Wartinbee
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  • January 15, 2019
Christ Church serves tea and Circus Arts Conservatory lesson
Karen Liebert, Monsignor Gerry Finnegan, Patty Madsen and Ginny Akhoury
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  • January 15, 2019
St. Mary Women's Guild hosts baby shower for Community Pregnancy Clinics
Rhonda Leiberick, the program director for Habitat for Humanity of Sarasota, Barbara Beck, Habitat for Humanity of Florida President and CEO and Renee Snyder, Habitat for Humanity of Sarasota
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  • January 15, 2019
Argus Foundation celebrates annual meeting
Key Niners President Debbie Rand, Bonnie Chisling and Shelly Lazarus
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Key Niners toast to new members
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AJC West Coast Florida wraps up winter lecture series
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Circus greats flip into ring of fame
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Temple Beth Israel hosts musical evening
The Internationals' Paul Wadsworth tries to prevent Wrigley Media's James Miller from getting off a shot at the Sarasota Polo Club Jan. 13.
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Polo in paradise in Lakewood Ranch
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  • January 13, 2019
Observer Challenge Tennis Tournament bounces into competition
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PEL hosts rock and roll concert for Sarasota YMCA
One Thing I Wish You Knew gave out goody bags for attendees.
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  • January 13, 2019
There's one thing the Jewish Federation of Manatee-Sarasota wishes you knew
Seth Miller, the executive director of the Innocence Project of Florida and Rabbi Michael Werbow
  • By Amelia Hanks
  • January 13, 2019
Temple Beth Shalom learns about the Innocence Project of Florida
Have Gun, Will Travel performed from 1-4 p.m.
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  • January 13, 2019
Lakewood Ranch launches concert series
  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • January 12, 2019
Hearts beat for Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation
Eagle Trace's Sharon Lahl joined the Elks during the open house while neighbor Diane O'Conner already is a member.
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  • January 12, 2019
Elks host open house in Lakewood Ranch
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  • January 10, 2019
Ringling College Library Association hosts an evening for appreciation
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  • January 10, 2019
Observer Challenge Tennis Tournament toasts to players
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  • January 10, 2019
Ladies lunch with the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee
Swell Things cuts the ribbon.
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Siesta Key Chamber unveils new businesses
The violin kit, which is $1,200 is the most expensive item auctioned off at the Crystal Ball.
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  • January 10, 2019
Friends of the Selby Public Library host annual fundraiser
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  • January 9, 2019
Designing Daughters awards 30 local nonprofits
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Legacy Trail fans rejoice at unveiling of Laurel Road overpass
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Dorothea Sandland, Ernie Kretzmer, Graci McGillicuddy, Peter Kretzmer and Dennis McGillicuddy
  • January 16, 2019
All Star Children's Foundation thanks its first donors
2
Dockmaster Larry Bateman, Purser Margie Clark, Scribe Graham Sampson, Dockmaster John Shea Commodore Bill Coughlin
  • January 15, 2019
Longboat Harbour changes watch
3
Meg Hausberg, The Circus Arts Conservatory Founder Dolly Jacobs and Joyce Wartinbee
  • January 15, 2019
Christ Church serves tea and Circus Arts Conservatory lesson
4
Karen Liebert, Monsignor Gerry Finnegan, Patty Madsen and Ginny Akhoury
  • January 15, 2019
St. Mary Women's Guild hosts baby shower for Community Pregnancy Clinics
5
Rhonda Leiberick, the program director for Habitat for Humanity of Sarasota, Barbara Beck, Habitat for Humanity of Florida President and CEO and Renee Snyder, Habitat for Humanity of Sarasota
  • January 15, 2019
Argus Foundation celebrates annual meeting

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