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  • By Anna Brugmann
  • 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
  • By Katie Johns
  • February 13, 2017
Christ Church hosts fun and fashionable afternoon
  • By Anna Brugmann
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Southside hosts colorful fundraiser
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Temple Sinai gives back
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  • February 12, 2017
All Angels enjoys annual brunch
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  • February 12, 2017
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
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  • February 11, 2017
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
Ellen Brennan, Lynn Shepardson and Ginny Hitchcock
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  • February 10, 2017
Humane Society hosts dog-on good time
  • By Berkley Mason
  • February 10, 2017
JFCS hosts second annual Bridging the Gap luncheon
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  • February 10, 2017
Palm Aire fashion fun helps charity
Kimberly Tocci, Deanna Joyce and Brenda Hibbeln
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  • February 9, 2017
Florida Winefest & Auction supporters play bingo for a cause
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  • February 9, 2017
St. Mary Women's Guild welcomes new members
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  • February 9, 2017
Chamber kicks off 97th year
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  • February 9, 2017
Orchid Ball sponsors get a sneak peak of Chagall exhibit
Evelyn Cooper, Liz Greenawalt, Eileen Cantarella, Chairwoman Beckie Suverkrup, Doris Amspoker, Kathy Cuviello and University Park Women’s Club President Maria Van Brunt
  • By Niki Kottmann
  • February 9, 2017
University Park Women’s Club hosts fashionable afternoon
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  • February 8, 2017
Lakewood Ranch boys basketball advances to district final
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  • February 8, 2017
Longboat Harbourettes lunch at Lazy Lobster
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  • February 7, 2017
St. Armands residents gather for annual dinner
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