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Joanne Hummert, Stacy Ridenour and Franz Hummert
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  • March 15, 2023
Sarasota Opera hosts Opera Aficionado Dinner
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Dreamers Academy hosts first gala
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Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe wows with Motown hits
Jubilee Arts Baltimore Program Director Ashley "Ms. Black" Yates.
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  • March 13, 2023
Orioles athletes join music artists for a good cause
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  • March 11, 2023
Kenny Loggins headlines 2023 Van Wezel Gala
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  • March 11, 2023
University Park's Art in the Park highlights diversity of artistic talent
Peggy Lammers and Jan Holman
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  • March 10, 2023
Longboat Island Chapel struts into spring
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  • March 10, 2023
Sarasota Chamber hosts its 2023 annual breakfast
Joan Seidel, Katy Dunn, Martha Gayle and Elaine Dabney
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • March 10, 2023
Longboat Key Club takes another swing at Go for the Cure
Executive Director Heather Todd with Teen Court students
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  • March 10, 2023
Students awarded at Teen Court awards dinner
Bonnie Versele steps down the aisle in a vibrant outfit.
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  • March 10, 2023
Women's Club of Cascades hosts fundraiser for Mothers Helping Mothers
Sixth graders Jaliyh Tartt, Sara Downs and Lily Bertrand love getting colors all over them.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • March 9, 2023
Nolan Middle School raises funds for its students with Color Run
The home on 8569 Midnight Pass Road was built in 2012. It has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 6,033 square feet of living area.
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  • March 9, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 20-24 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis
Jane Nagle and Barabara Bellamente
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  • March 8, 2023
Longboat Harbourettes flaunt their 2023 fashion show
3496 Mistletoe Lane
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  • March 8, 2023
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Josette Carter and Diane Kaslow.
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  • March 7, 2023
St. Armands residents gather for annual dinner
Sheldon Rhoden with “Marvin Gaye: Prince of Soul".
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  • March 7, 2023
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe announces 2023-24 season
Joyce Roslund puts mustard on her hotdog.
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  • March 7, 2023
Christ Church holds community cookout
Jan Marshall, Renita Linkner, Sandy Rosin and Carolyn Greenberg
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  • March 6, 2023
Beachplace games benefit All Faiths Food Bank
Rebecca McCullough performs a Spanish discipline.
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  • March 6, 2023
Herrmann's Royal Lipizzans fundraiser supports schoolhouse
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Asolo Repertory Theatre bids farewell to longtime directors at Broadway bash
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Joanne Hummert, Stacy Ridenour and Franz Hummert
  • March 15, 2023
Sarasota Opera hosts Opera Aficionado Dinner
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5005 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Unit 2
  • March 15, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 2 to -March 3 in Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key
3
Shirley Goodman tap dances at her 100th birthday party at the Senior Friendship Center dance floor.
  • March 14, 2023
The Dancing Nana celebrates her 100th birthday
4
Jenni Kopelman models a sundress and bag.
  • March 14, 2023
St. Mary's holds Sara Campbell fashion show
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Head of Dreamers Academy Cathy Rodriguez addresses the crowd
  • March 13, 2023
Dreamers Academy hosts first gala

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