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  • October 8, 2016
‘Old Florida’ makes its debut at art center
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  • October 7, 2016
Chamber salutes businesses, prepares for new leadership
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  • October 7, 2016
Passing Hurricane Matthew helps break up red tide stranglehold on Longboat Key
Outgoing Sarasota Chamber President and CEO Steve Queior is recognized by Rep. Vern Buchanan for his 13 years of service.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • October 7, 2016
Chamber salutes businesses, prepares for new leadership
  • By Niki Kottmann
  • October 7, 2016
(Beauty) Bar Crawl pampers guests
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  • October 5, 2016
Republican Club reunites for season
Emma Littlefield, a second-grader at Braden River Elementary, leads the pack as she safely uses the crosswalk.
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  • October 5, 2016
Braden River takes charge on the crosswalk
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  • October 4, 2016
A Savory Palate cooks up monthly chef series
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  • October 3, 2016
Joe Biden slams Donald Trump in Sarasota stop
Sofia Rodriguez performs with the Bay Haven School of Basics Plus Broadway Club during a school assemble to celebrate the 90th anniversary. Friday, Sept. 30.
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  • October 3, 2016
Bay Haven hosts spirited 90th anniversary
  • By Katie Johns
  • October 2, 2016
Church of Redeemer blesses furry friends
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  • October 1, 2016
Hershorin Schiff Community Day School honors Rachel Saltzberg
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • October 1, 2016
Tara Golf and Country Club members celebrate German culture
Elks' Tonya and Jerry Ditty enjoy the tournament they organized. Tonya made the pulled pork and baked beans for the dinner.
  • By Jay Heater
  • October 1, 2016
Lakewood Ranch Elks put together big score for charity
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  • October 1, 2016
Tea & Tutus takes guests to Wonderland
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  • October 1, 2016
St. Boniface blesses pets
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • September 30, 2016
Premier Sports Campus launches film series
Boys & Girls Club of America President and CEO Jim Clark, center, helps cut the ribbon for the Tom and Debbie Shapiro Career Resource Center Thursday, Sept. 29.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • September 29, 2016
Career Resource Center opens its doors
  • By Niki Kottmann
  • September 29, 2016
Designing Women Boutique Salon Series returns after summer hiatus
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  • September 27, 2016
UPDATE: Red tide affects Sarasota barrier island beaches
Sandrina Bellino, a Zumba instructor in Lakewood Ranch, leads a Latin-inspired dance during the Viva Latino festival.
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  • September 25, 2016
Viva Latino festival spices up Lakewood Main Street
  • By Niki Kottmann
  • September 25, 2016
Totally Tailgate scores big for Girls Inc.
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  • September 24, 2016
Superheroes on Parade Superhero Celebration
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  • September 24, 2016
Riverview students go for gold at homecoming dance
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Outgoing Sarasota Chamber President and CEO Steve Queior is recognized by Rep. Vern Buchanan for his 13 years of service.
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