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Honorees Sharon Spelman, John M. Wilson, Steve Hogan, Barbara Redmond, Vic Meyrich, Stephanie Moss, Marian Wallace, Howard Millman, Bob Naismith and Eberle Thomas
  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • November 27, 2018
Asolo Repertory Theatre celebrates 60 years
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  • November 24, 2018
Lakewood Ranch hosts first seafood festival
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  • November 23, 2018
Riverview football reaches first final four since 2004
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  • November 23, 2018
SPARCC shelter's pet kennel gets some help from volunteers
Marshall Knapp, a senior, is one of the drum majors that lead the Braden River marching band to victory.
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  • November 21, 2018
Braden River is still the best
Co-Chairwoman Heather Hawley, President Ashley Guttridge and Co-Chairwoman Dani Sobolewski
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  • November 21, 2018
Designing Daughters bartend for charity
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  • November 20, 2018
Interfaith Service brings community together
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Humanizing homelessness
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Equality Florida brings breakfast to dinner time
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Triathletes track Longboat Key
Robyn and President and CEO Bill Sadlo
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Boys & Girls Club honors a legacy
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  • November 17, 2018
St. Mary rings in holiday cheer
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Longboat Key Firefighters Association swings into second golf classic
Chairman Pat Ball and Judy Ball
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  • November 16, 2018
Party at the Point guests get Florida Fancy
Co-Chairwoman Tomeika Hunter-Koski and Debra Flynt-Garrett
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  • November 16, 2018
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe goes groovy
Laura Lynch of Edward Jones earned the Rising Star award.
  • By Jay Heater
  • November 16, 2018
Lakewood Ranch business leaders give back
  • By Shane Donglasan
  • November 16, 2018
Pines of Sarasota celebrates 70th anniversary
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  • November 16, 2018
Argus Foundation honors community leaders
Co-Chairs Elizabeth Moore and Marko Radisic with President and CEO Elizabeth Melendez Fisher
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  • November 15, 2018
Selah Freedom stirs the waters against sex trafficking
Co-Chairs Lisa and Matt Walsh, Monica Verinder, Honoree David Verinder and Co-Chairs Lizzie and Dr. Dean Hautamaki
  • By Kayleigh Omang
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American Jewish Committee honors David Verinder
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Cardinal Mooney volleyball falls in state championship match
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Children's Guardian Fund aims high for children
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  • November 14, 2018
International Women's Forum celebrates 20 years on Suncoast
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Longboat Library welcomes back volunteers
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Honorees Sharon Spelman, John M. Wilson, Steve Hogan, Barbara Redmond, Vic Meyrich, Stephanie Moss, Marian Wallace, Howard Millman, Bob Naismith and Eberle Thomas
  • November 27, 2018
Asolo Repertory Theatre celebrates 60 years
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  • November 24, 2018
Lakewood Ranch hosts first seafood festival
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  • November 23, 2018
Riverview football reaches first final four since 2004
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  • November 23, 2018
SPARCC shelter's pet kennel gets some help from volunteers
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Marshall Knapp, a senior, is one of the drum majors that lead the Braden River marching band to victory.
  • November 21, 2018
Braden River is still the best

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