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Marc Murray, Diana McCourt, Noah Murray, Eryn Murray and Bjorn Welde Thomas
  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • December 16, 2018
Families celebrate Christmas with the bears
President Robin and Mark Serbin
  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • December 16, 2018
Debutantes make their debut at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium
Marshall Fernandez, Marnie Lawrence, Trudy Barry, Leslie Williams and Patti Lowe
  • By Katie Johns
  • December 15, 2018
Bird Key Yacht Club toasts to the holidays
Amani Carter poses for a picture with Santa.
  • By Amelia Hanks
  • December 15, 2018
Santa arrives just in time for breakfast at Newtown Estates Park
Bob Rogers and Maria Kava
  • By Katie Johns
  • December 15, 2018
Porsches in the Park bring car enthusiasts to St. Armands
Maggie Blanton plays bean bag toss.
  • By Amelia Hanks
  • December 15, 2018
Big Brothers Big Sisters treats kids to a party
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • December 14, 2018
Super recognition for teachers in Lakewood Ranch
Co-Chairmen Brooke Misantone, Mike Granthon and Dan Starostecki
  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • December 14, 2018
Men sip and savor for the Child Protection Center
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • December 13, 2018
'Snowcoming' dance brightens scene at Braden River Middle
Debbie Volturo and Gabriela Solorio
  • By Katie Johns
  • December 13, 2018
Christ Church reading buddies host jolly celebration
Shawna Machado, Event Chair Kristina Paape, Nicholas Paape and Kerry Dennis
  • By Amelia Hanks
  • December 13, 2018
Sarasota's Chapman honored for mental health advocacy
Kathy Wingfield and Sharon Wright check out a silent auction item in which they can win a pet portrait.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • December 12, 2018
Lakewood Ranch women finish year with fundraiser
  • By Katie Johns
  • December 12, 2018
Longboat Chamber hosts cheerful networking event
  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • December 12, 2018
First of two AJC Winter Lunch & Learn events welcomes author
  • By Amelia Hanks
  • December 12, 2018
Oak Park's Swezey named Sarasota Teacher of the Year
Sarasota's Landon Shoenberger greets Merlin after an impressive catch.
  • By Jay Heater
  • December 12, 2018
Doggone good times in Myakka City
Janet Huelster and Ruth Baker
  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • December 12, 2018
Co-Producers dine on the Sarasota Opera House stage
  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • December 12, 2018
Designing Women Boutique rings in the holidays
  • By Katie Johns
  • December 11, 2018
St. Armands Circle Association brings good tidings
  • By Katie Johns
  • December 11, 2018
Golf groups jingle into Frosty Frolic
  • By Katie Johns
  • December 11, 2018
Philip Kotler address Longboat Key Democratic Club
The boats at the Sarasota Yacht Club shine just as bright as the homes.
  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • December 10, 2018
Sarasota celebrates the season with lights
Hostess Elizabeth Moore and Michael Donald Edwards
  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • December 10, 2018
Asolo Repertory Theatre opens up "The Crucible"
  • By Katie Johns
  • December 9, 2018
Longboat Island Chapel hosts holiday brunch
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Marc Murray, Diana McCourt, Noah Murray, Eryn Murray and Bjorn Welde Thomas
  • December 16, 2018
Families celebrate Christmas with the bears
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President Robin and Mark Serbin
  • December 16, 2018
Debutantes make their debut at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium
3
Marshall Fernandez, Marnie Lawrence, Trudy Barry, Leslie Williams and Patti Lowe
  • December 15, 2018
Bird Key Yacht Club toasts to the holidays
4
Amani Carter poses for a picture with Santa.
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Santa arrives just in time for breakfast at Newtown Estates Park
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Bob Rogers and Maria Kava
  • December 15, 2018
Porsches in the Park bring car enthusiasts to St. Armands

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