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  • February 25, 2017
Bethesda House revels in Mardi Gras Madness
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  • February 25, 2017
Le Marche Bohemien drops by Five Points Park
  • By Anna Brugmann
  • February 25, 2017
Gillespie Park blooms with improvements
Education Foundation of Sarasota County President Jennifer Vigne with Board Chairman Tom Koski
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  • February 25, 2017
Sarasota County art students celebrated for their work
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • February 25, 2017
Expo highlights health options in Lakewood Ranch
  • By Niki Kottmann
  • February 25, 2017
Literacy Matters Luncheon features author Nelson Lauver
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  • February 24, 2017
Savory Palate cooks up monthly chef series
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  • February 24, 2017
Longboat Library celebrates 60 years
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • February 24, 2017
Unbridled joy: Mustangs basketball headed to Final Four
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  • February 24, 2017
Junior League kicks off tour of homes
  • By Niki Kottmann
  • February 23, 2017
Florida Winefest & Auction celebrates its 2017 artist
  • By Niki Kottmann
  • February 23, 2017
Local Make-A-Wish chapter cooks up a memorable fundraiser
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • February 23, 2017
Falling in 'baby love'
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  • February 22, 2017
Paul Dezzi and Dave Bullock visit Longboat Republicans
  • By Niki Kottmann
  • February 22, 2017
Caring Hearts Luncheon inspires attendees
  • By Katie Johns
  • February 22, 2017
Christ Church cooks up monthly dinner
  • By Anna Brugmann
  • February 22, 2017
Sarasota Chamber welcomes the Orioles
Pictures of Gurchieck’s previous homes line the main stairway.
  • By Katie Johns
  • February 22, 2017
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: Gurchieck Home
Kim Howard and Kim McQuilken designed their home to be open and livable.
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  • February 22, 2017
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: Howard Home
The Flaherty’s home is located at Queens Harbour behind Bay Isles.
  • By Katie Johns
  • February 22, 2017
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: Flaherty Home
To the left of Howard Rooks’ home front entrance is a billiards room complete with decor including this bull head.
  • By Katie Johns
  • February 22, 2017
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: Rooks Home
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • February 21, 2017
Lakewood Ranch basketball advances to regional final
Veronica Brady and Co-Chairs Tom and Sherry Koski
  • By Niki Kottmann
  • February 21, 2017
Sarasota Orchestra performs 'A Little Night Music'
  • By Katie Johns
  • February 21, 2017
St. Mary's Men's Club honors Don Prola
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