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Speakers Aly Busse and Karen Osborne
  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • February 7, 2019
Ladies in science celebrate with tea party
Judy O'Donnell with Carole Reiss, who is modeling a hat she made in needlepoint.
  • By Amelia Hanks
  • February 6, 2019
Fashion in full bloom in Sarasota
  • By Katie Johns
  • February 6, 2019
Longboat Key Club games for a cure
Ben Hur de Bernaville, shown with Olissio Zoppe, will be featured at Cirque Ma'Ceo, which has been extended through March 3.
  • By Jay Heater
  • February 6, 2019
Rare draft horse on display at Cirque Ma’Ceo in Sarasota
Dan LeClair dances with his preschooler daughter, 5-year-old Lydia, at McNeal Elementary's "Sweetheart Dance."
  • By Andrew Atkins
  • February 6, 2019
Sweet moves
Event organizers Lynn Burton and Nancy Cohen with event chairwoman Sylvia Pastor
  • By Katie Johns
  • February 4, 2019
Temple Beth Israel fashion show celebrates natural looks
  • By Brynn Mechem
  • February 4, 2019
Comey talks leadership, Trump in Sarasota
  • By Katie Johns
  • February 3, 2019
Longboat Island Chapel kicks off Super Bowl Sunday
The racers got started at 6:30 a.m.
  • By Amelia Hanks
  • February 3, 2019
Sarasota races to the beat of the drum
  • By Niki Kottmann
  • February 3, 2019
Sarasota Opera Gala kicks off the 2019 Winter Opera Festival
  • By Katie Johns
  • February 2, 2019
Bird Key celebrates Lunar New Year
Betty Jane Prince, Shirley Blanton (front) and Carol Bradley
  • By Amelia Hanks
  • February 2, 2019
Sarasota's long-time residents given a Pioneer Picnic
  • By Katie Johns
  • February 2, 2019
Longboat Library showcases work of local artists, authors
Kristen Seymour, Rudi, Carol Buzilow, Laura Lev and Lenette Moshier
  • By Amelia Hanks
  • February 2, 2019
Sarasota women walk for change
Pat Orre and Tricia Taormino take a look at some clothes for sale.
  • By Amelia Hanks
  • February 2, 2019
Shop till you drop at Designing Women
  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • February 2, 2019
Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast hosts night of nature
  • By Niki Kottmann
  • February 1, 2019
Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County goes Western
  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • February 1, 2019
Circus Arts Conservatory throws showstopping soiree
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • February 1, 2019
Lakewood Ranch area school fans flames of fun
The top 18 elementary, middle and high school STEM projects in Sarasota were on display at the STEM Fair Expo.
  • By Samantha Chaney
  • February 1, 2019
Students use STEM to learn, compete, play
Chairwoman Joan Campo-Liga and Faith Goldman
  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • February 1, 2019
Guests learn about forgetfulness and aging
Estrelita Thompson, Shelley Rence and Mary McNeal
  • By Amelia Hanks
  • January 31, 2019
Sarasota has healthy starts, heathy hearts
Toni McCarty and Larry Kinsey
  • By Amelia Hanks
  • January 31, 2019
All Faiths appreciates its volunteers
Lucia and Steve Almquist
  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • January 30, 2019
Chairman Circle celebrates a shining knight
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Speakers Aly Busse and Karen Osborne
  • February 7, 2019
Ladies in science celebrate with tea party
2
Judy O'Donnell with Carole Reiss, who is modeling a hat she made in needlepoint.
  • February 6, 2019
Fashion in full bloom in Sarasota
3
  • February 6, 2019
Longboat Key Club games for a cure
4
Ben Hur de Bernaville, shown with Olissio Zoppe, will be featured at Cirque Ma'Ceo, which has been extended through March 3.
  • February 6, 2019
Rare draft horse on display at Cirque Ma’Ceo in Sarasota
5
Dan LeClair dances with his preschooler daughter, 5-year-old Lydia, at McNeal Elementary's "Sweetheart Dance."
  • February 6, 2019
Sweet moves

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