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  • By Berkley Mason
  • February 16, 2017
Lakewood Ranch gals' generosity comes full circle
  • By Katie Johns
  • February 15, 2017
Seaplace enjoys night of Motown music
  • By Anna Brugmann
  • February 15, 2017
Beth Sholom Sisterhood hosts annual fashion show
  • By Niki Kottmann
  • February 14, 2017
Friends of the Sarasota Ballet hosts first luncheon of the year
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  • February 14, 2017
Garden Club spends Valentine's Day loving Longboat
  • By Anna Brugmann
  • February 14, 2017
Hundreds of couples renew vows on Siesta Key
Andy Youngs, Nancy White, Jane Vorel and Ginny Akhoury
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  • February 14, 2017
St. Mary Women's Guild enjoys Valentine's Day desserts
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Cornelle Maxfield speaks to Longboat Democrats
  • By David Conway
  • February 14, 2017
Musicians celebrate Valentine’s Day with pop-up concert
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  • February 14, 2017
First Presbyterian Preschool hosts annual tea
Geena Davis spoke at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall as part of Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series.
  • By Anna Brugmann
  • February 13, 2017
Geena Davis speaks at the Van Wezel
Mary Ann Bopp and Peggy Nelson
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  • February 13, 2017
Christ Church hosts fun and fashionable afternoon
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  • February 12, 2017
Southside hosts colorful fundraiser
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Temple Sinai gives back
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All Angels enjoys annual brunch
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Longboat Island Chapel jazzes up Sunday service
Marshall and Jose Fernandez
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  • February 12, 2017
Bird Key celebrates Valentine's Day
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  • February 12, 2017
Orchid Ball transforms Selby into “The Color of Dreams”
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  • February 11, 2017
Glendi has another great run in Sarasota
Co-Chairwomen Wendy Merriman and Brenda Maraman
  • By Niki Kottmann
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Van Wezel Foundation hosts entertaining gala
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Ann Curry speaks at Tidewell Hospice Signature Luncheon
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A dogged effort for charity
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  • By Anna Brugmann
  • February 10, 2017
Humane Society hosts dog-on good time
  • By Berkley Mason
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JFCS hosts second annual Bridging the Gap luncheon
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