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Even centerpieces included the main attraction of pasta for the Tuscan-inspired dinner.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • September 24, 2016
Bird Key Yacht Club dines under the Tuscan sun
  • By Katie Johns
  • September 24, 2016
Scallopalooza: It's Clamtastic! celebrates scallop and clam restoration efforts
Joe Schmidt and Mary Grace Arents
  • By Amanda Morales
  • September 24, 2016
St. Michael celebrates patron saint festival
  • By Katie Johns
  • September 24, 2016
Manasota B.U.D.S book club sets sail
Some colorful peppers are for sale at the Health and Wellness Expo's farmers market.
  • By Berkley Mason
  • September 24, 2016
Lakewood Ranch Health Expo produces fresh ideas
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • September 23, 2016
Dance fever hits Freedom families
  • By Terry O’Connor
  • September 23, 2016
Longboat man remembered for military achievements
Olympic rowing gold medalist Amanda Polk, who performed in Rio with the winning United States women's eight team, signals the countdown to the World Championships with a cowbell.
  • By Jay Heater
  • September 23, 2016
Countdown begins to 2017 World Rowing Championships at Benderson Park
  • By Terry O’Connor
  • September 23, 2016
Longboat Key dredging focus shifts to north island
Whiskey expert Turner Moore demonstrates tasting techniques.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • September 23, 2016
Chabad of Sarasota sips Scotch, schmoozes
The Patterson Foundation President and CEO Debra Jacobs with Community Foundation of Sarasota County President and CEO Roxie Jerde celebrate the more than $13 million in donations and matches collected during the 2016 Giving Challenge.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • September 21, 2016
Giving Challenge collects $13.4 million for local nonprofits
  • By Berkley Mason
  • September 20, 2016
Giving Challenge features a red carpet
Charli Chi of Bul Go Gi Sarasota
  • By Amanda Morales
  • September 18, 2016
JDub's heats up barbecue competition
Guatemala keeper Diego Luna denies Joshua Sargent of the U.S . point blank in the first half. Defender Fausto Santizo was late getting to the play.
  • By Jay Heater
  • September 17, 2016
U.S. Under 17 soccer team rolls over Guatemala
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • September 17, 2016
Cal Ripken league takes swing at fall season
  • By Katie Johns
  • September 17, 2016
Tucker B. heads off to sea
  • By Niki Kottmann
  • September 17, 2016
WISH
Braden River wide receiver Daveon Wortham celebrates with running back Raymond Thomas, who scored a pair of rushing touchdowns in the Pirates 31-7 win.
  • By Jay Heater
  • September 16, 2016
Braden River prevails over gritty Lakewood Ranch football squad
  • By Katie Johns
  • September 16, 2016
Christ Church cooks up fish dinner
  • By Amanda Morales
  • September 16, 2016
CYD celebrates leaders, partnership with 11th annual Leadership Breakfast
  • By Terry O’Connor
  • September 15, 2016
Longboat Key town manager to address Florida Shore & Beach Preservation Association
  • By Katie Johns
  • September 14, 2016
Chamber networks after hours at Surf Shack
  • By Amanda Morales
  • September 14, 2016
SCOPE awards Alta Vista principal as boundary crosser
  • By Terry O’Connor
  • September 14, 2016
Longboat Key navigates undergrounding crossroads
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Even centerpieces included the main attraction of pasta for the Tuscan-inspired dinner.
  • September 24, 2016
Bird Key Yacht Club dines under the Tuscan sun
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  • September 24, 2016
Scallopalooza: It's Clamtastic! celebrates scallop and clam restoration efforts
3
Joe Schmidt and Mary Grace Arents
  • September 24, 2016
St. Michael celebrates patron saint festival
4
  • September 24, 2016
Manasota B.U.D.S book club sets sail
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Some colorful peppers are for sale at the Health and Wellness Expo's farmers market.
  • September 24, 2016
Lakewood Ranch Health Expo produces fresh ideas

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