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  • 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
Joe Floersheimer and Hilda Siderman
  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • December 9, 2018
Temple Beth Sholom honors past presidents
Mary Lynn Cheatham sits on a specialized wood made from white oak.
  • By Amelia Hanks
  • December 8, 2018
Lido Beach's Holiday of the Arts
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • December 8, 2018
Diamond and Crystal Ball sparkles
  • By Katie Johns
  • December 8, 2018
Longboat Harbour lights up the night
Boats were prepared for the parade in the marina by the Marina Jack restaurant.
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  • December 8, 2018
Sarasota sails through the boat parade
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • December 8, 2018
Crafters cultivate spirit of giving
Peyton Gallof, Hayden Gallof and Deputy Brian Biegel
  • By Amelia Hanks
  • December 8, 2018
Sarasota Sheriff's Office welcomes visitors to open house
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  • December 8, 2018
Woodland pageant tells Christmas story
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  • December 13, 2018
'Snowcoming' dance brightens scene at Braden River Middle
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Debbie Volturo and Gabriela Solorio
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Christ Church reading buddies host jolly celebration
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Shawna Machado, Event Chair Kristina Paape, Nicholas Paape and Kerry Dennis
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Sarasota's Chapman honored for mental health advocacy
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Kathy Wingfield and Sharon Wright check out a silent auction item in which they can win a pet portrait.
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Lakewood Ranch women finish year with fundraiser
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Longboat Chamber hosts cheerful networking event

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