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Major Ethan Frizzell, Honoree Gerri Aaron, Chairwoman Kim Cornetet, Betty Schoenbaum and Major Sue Frizzell
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  • March 16, 2017
Glitz at the Ritz supports The Salvation Army
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Israel Tennis Centers players show off skills on Longboat
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Seaplace takes a trip to Margaritaville
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Whitney Beach Conservancy hosts annual picnic
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St. Michael springs into season's trends at fashion fundraiser
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Tom Trento speaks to Longboat Republicans
Patrick Gannon welcomes supporters to his watch party at Clasico Cafe Bar in downtown Sarasota.
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City Commission candidates react to election results
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Key Niners golf and groove with guests
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Longboat Key Democrats hear from mayor and town manager
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Pines of Sarasota thanks its top donors
Event chairmen and women Terry and Linda Fiscus and Buddy and Nancy Bronska
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  • March 13, 2017
Beachplace tees up for annual golf tournament
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Friends of the Sarasota Ballet hosts March luncheon
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  • March 13, 2017
Locals celebrate 'Women of Maidan' filmmaker Olha Onyshko
Maria El Shahawy, Dr. Mahfouz El Shahawy and Co-Chairwoman Renee Hamad
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  • March 12, 2017
Friendship Center Gala takes guests around the world in one evening
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Fruitville Grove celebrates 30th anniversary with Berry Festival
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Sarasota HOGs ride for the dogs
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St. Barbara travels back in time with fashion show fundraiser
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St. Boniface rises against hunger
Chairs Larry and Jennifer Fox
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The Out-Of-Door Academy hosts roaring gala
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  • March 11, 2017
St. Mary celebrates St. Patrick's Day
Cat Depot Executive Director Shelley Thayer and Chairwoman Alexis Meininghaus
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Cat Depot throws a Motown and Soul-themed bash
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Longboat Harbour hosts comedy night
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Prohibition Party benefits A Life Story Foundation
Lakewood Ranch' s Rachel Hibbert and Lori Ziegler share corned beef and cabbage during the Irish Celtic Festival.
  • By Jay Heater
  • March 11, 2017
Lakewood Ranch hosts pint-sized good time
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