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  • January 4, 2019
Lakewood Ranch celebrates 25 years
Bernard and Marion Levine
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Temple Beth Israel gathers for first 2019 dinner
Caroline and Townsend Mink
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  • January 4, 2019
All Angels hosts Epiphany concert
Rob Rominiecki and President and CEO Jennifer Rominiecki
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  • January 2, 2019
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens lights up the new year
The pineapple dropped on once the clock struck midnight.
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  • December 31, 2018
Happy New Year, Sarasota!
On a morning more suited to hot chocolate than Gatorade, hundreds of runners turned out for the Andrew Monroe Memorial 5K on Siesta Beach.
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  • December 28, 2018
Sarasota's year in pictures: 2018
India and Bruce Lesser hold a photo of their husky, Thor, at the Animal Rescue Coalition’s Unconditional Love Gala on Feb. 24.
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  • December 28, 2018
2018: Best of Black Tie
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  • December 27, 2018
Longboat year in review: 2018
Isabel Decluccia glues down her stuffed dog on the front of her sweater.
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  • December 20, 2018
Sweater weather in Sarasota
Kayla Pizarro, Cedric Washington, Jayden Washington, Mia Washington and Paris Phillips
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  • December 20, 2018
Light up the holiday season at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
Trinity Jackson got her face painted during the party.
  • By Amelia Hanks
  • December 19, 2018
Dick Vitale says 'Merry Christmas' to Sarasota Boys and Girl's Club
Fifth-grader Kiran Kalia plays the xylophone.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • December 18, 2018
Witt Orffestra rings in holiday season
Mike Wilson, Executive Director Jennifer Rominiecki, Linda Carson and Bob Harrigan
  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • December 18, 2018
Circle Members flip the switch with the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
  • By Amelia Hanks
  • December 18, 2018
Flooring company serves up turkeys for first responders
Hawley Holesbeke, Ethan Winsler and Payton Netting get their pictures taken by their parents before the program starts.
  • By Amelia Hanks
  • December 17, 2018
Singing good tidings at First Presbyterian Preschool
Co-Chairs Chuck and Margie Barancik and Clare and Rich Segall
  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • December 17, 2018
Jewish Family & Children's Service of the Suncoast takes guests into the wild
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.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters treats kids to a party
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  • December 14, 2018
Super recognition for teachers in Lakewood Ranch
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Men sip and savor for the Child Protection Center
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All Angels hosts Epiphany concert
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