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Longbeach Condominiums marks 50th anniversary with party
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River Strand residents hit the runway for the first time
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  • March 22, 2024
Sarasota chamber welcomes bestselling author at annual breakfast
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Cows get into costume at Sarasota County Fair
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Jazz in the Park brings 'people's music' into open air
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Dancers and bagpipe music 'transport' St. Mary congregation to Ireland
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Longboat Chamber of Commerce meets and eats with residents
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Sarasota County Fair thrills audiences with circus acts
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St. Patrick’s Day block party fills downtown streets with green
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Ringling College goes Hollywood for Avant-Garde
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  • March 17, 2024
Doo-wop group performs at Seaplace Condominiums
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  • March 17, 2024
Mote Marine makes a splash with its fintastic Party on the Pass
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • March 17, 2024
University Park Country Club hosts Art in the Park
  • By Observer Staff
  • March 17, 2024
Second Giving Breakfast focuses on helping children
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • March 16, 2024
Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch hosts Divas and Dogs
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  • March 11, 2024
Aviva Senior Living honors eight over 80
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  • March 11, 2024
Planned Parenthood celebrates the BRAVE at annual gala
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  • March 10, 2024
Feline fine at the 20th Anniversary Gala for Cat Depot
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • March 9, 2024
Irish Celtic Festival draws hundreds to Lakewood Ranch
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  • March 8, 2024
Fashion show raises money for Longboat Island Chapel
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