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  • By Dana Kampa
  • August 19, 2025
Longboat community connects at networking doubleheader
  • By Ian Swaby
  • August 18, 2025
Attendees live their best life in the Siesta Key Drum Circle
  • By Madison Bierl
  • August 17, 2025
Special Olympics athletes stand up to the challenge at Sarasota paddling event
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • August 15, 2025
Waterside Place sways to the Suncoast Swing Band
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  • August 12, 2025
Sarasota's CreArte Latino celebrates its birthday with fundraiser
  • By Madison Bierl
  • August 11, 2025
Lake Manatee K-8 opens to students for the first time in Lakewood Ranch
  • By Ian Swaby
  • August 11, 2025
Church of the Redeemer prepares Alta Vista students with Back-to-School Bash
  • By Dana Kampa
  • August 11, 2025
Recess is over as school begins in Sarasota
  • By Ian Swaby
  • August 10, 2025
Fire department open house showcases Bayflite medical helicopter
  • By Madison Bierl
  • August 8, 2025
Lakewood Ranch YMCA wraps up its summer camp program
  • By Ian Swaby
  • August 6, 2025
Southside Elementary teachers prepare for the start of school
  • By Dana Kampa
  • August 5, 2025
Texas flood survivors gain support from Longboat Key church
  • By Madison Bierl
  • August 3, 2025
Back to School Bash at The Mall at UTC in Sarasota builds excitement
  • By Ian Swaby
  • August 3, 2025
Bike Rodeo event highlights bike safety as school year approaches
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • August 2, 2025
Music on Main is a place to connect in Lakewood Ranch
  • By Ian Swaby
  • July 29, 2025
Kids learn how to build home decor at Nailed It DIY Studio summer camp
  • By Dana Kampa
  • July 29, 2025
Volunteers come from all over to help protect local shores
  • By Carlin Gillen
  • July 28, 2025
Resident's legacy is remembered at the NAMI YANA Sarasota
  • By Dana Kampa
  • July 28, 2025
St. Regis hosts chamber cocktail hour connection
  • By Carlin Gillen
  • July 28, 2025
Longboat Turtle Walk hosts final walk of the summer
  • By Ian Swaby
  • July 27, 2025
The Bazaar celebrates Christmas in July and Jimmy Buffett's birthday
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • July 26, 2025
Summer Skills Camp in Lakewood Ranch gives kids with special needs a lift
  • By Madison Bierl
  • July 25, 2025
Good, clean fun at the Creative Child Learning Center in Lakewood Ranch
  • By Dana Kampa
  • July 22, 2025
Circle the Date kicks off summer shopping on St. Armands
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  • August 19, 2025
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Special Olympics athletes stand up to the challenge at Sarasota paddling event
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Waterside Place sways to the Suncoast Swing Band
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  • August 12, 2025
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