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Views of the water can be found throughout the home.
  • By Adam Hughes
  • January 19, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 2-6 for Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Nokomis, Osprey
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • January 19, 2023
Longboat church rolls up its sleeves to collect sweaters, coats
AJ Sanders participates in the Unity and Historical march with a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. flag that reads "I HAVE A DREAM"
  • By Dariela Delgado
  • January 16, 2023
Sarasota honors the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Andrew Vac and Cindy Jessup
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • January 16, 2023
Longboat Chamber's 'Off the Clock' goes off island
Dave Hughes serves to MaryAnn Miller and Deborah Richards
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • January 16, 2023
Pickleball tournaments start at Cedars
Dr. Andrea Clarkson, Doug and Hilory Seaton, Eve Kanoff,.Susan Hunter and Commodore Lisa Adams
  • By Tony Britt
  • January 16, 2023
Flappers, fedoras and fireworks
Michelle Butler and Stacey Corley
  • By Harry Sayer
  • January 15, 2023
Sunshine From Darkness brings broadway flair with Inspiring Hope Dinner
Veronica Brady, Keith Monda, Executive Director Virginia Shearer, Audrey and Walter Stewart
  • By Harry Sayer
  • January 15, 2023
Sarasota Art Museum takes donors on art tour at salon series
Parrish 3-year-old Harper Dillon and her mother Ashley Dillon enjoy a swinging Manatee County Fair.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • January 15, 2023
Manatee County Fair has the beef during annual auction
Kristen VanderVeen and Jasmijn race through the course at the TerraNova Equestrian Center during the $50,000 Grand Prix of Sarasota. Although that pair didn't make the final four, VanderVeen won the event aboard Jireh.
  • By Jay Heater
  • January 15, 2023
Grand Prix of Sarasota crowns champ at TerraNova
Lakewood Ranch's Stephanie Peabody, who is the founder of the Brian Health Initiative, and Lakewood Ranch's Heather Lyon have fun during the yoga class. Lyon says the class was excellent and rejuvenating.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • January 12, 2023
Sirius Day Spa of Lakewood Ranch rings in the year with fundraiser
Views across New Pass to the south end of Longboat Key.
  • By Adam Hughes
  • January 11, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Dec. 26-30 on Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key
The Hospital Gala made a royal return with its 2023 outing.
  • By Harry Sayer
  • January 8, 2023
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation's Hospital Gala makes in-person return
Laurie Scott and Danae Meijering
  • By Harry Sayer
  • January 8, 2023
Perlman Music Program Suncoast returns with Celebration Dinner
Rabbi Howard Simon, April Glasco and Rona Simon enjoy a bashert reunion at Shabbat service Friday night.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • January 8, 2023
Special guest surprises at TBI's Shabbat service
Lakewood Ranch's Mike Minic is in the same playful mood as his dog, Chelsea.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • January 7, 2023
Main reason to dance at monthly event in Lakewood Ranch
East County's Alyssa Miller and Juliya Hochstetler try a different food truck every time they go to Ranch Nite Wednesdays. One of their favorites is the cheese curds from Say Cheese Curd Company.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • January 4, 2023
Ranch Nite Wednesdays offers diverse menu at Waterside Place
The home at 639 Mourning Dove Drive was built in 1967, it has five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,172 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes
  • January 4, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Dec. 12-23 on Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key
Lakewood Ranch High School's Jasmine Burden, Bryce Brielmann and Amme Cook lead the Marching Mustangs in the parade. The marching band performed in the Sugar Bowl parade and half time show.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • January 3, 2023
Lakewood Ranch High marching band makes sweet memories at Sugar Bowl
Claire Dornak of North South Wealth Management/Ranch Hand tries to pass the ball down the field as Barefield/Hawkwood's Vasco Iriate challenges her in the season opener at the Sarasota Polo Club Jan. 1.
  • By Jay Heater
  • January 1, 2023
A new year and season at the Sarasota Polo Club
Ron Soto preps Sarasota's beloved pineapple for the 2023 New Year's Eve Block Party and Pineapple Drop.
  • By Dariela Delgado
  • January 1, 2023
Sarasota celebrates the arrival of 2023
Lakewood Ranch's Cassidy David paints the face of Sarasota's 7-year-old Emily Gordon.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • December 20, 2022
Hanukkah at the Green creates special event at UTC in Sarasota
Emma Weber will act as one of the clowns at Sailor Circus Holiday Special.
  • By Dariela Delgado
  • December 20, 2022
Sailor Circus prepares for a whimsical holiday spectacle
Sarasota Police Department receives thank you card from Riverview High School.
  • By Dariela Delgado
  • December 18, 2022
Riverview students thank first responders
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Views of the water can be found throughout the home.
  • January 19, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 2-6 for Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Nokomis, Osprey
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  • January 19, 2023
Longboat church rolls up its sleeves to collect sweaters, coats
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AJ Sanders participates in the Unity and Historical march with a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. flag that reads "I HAVE A DREAM"
  • January 16, 2023
Sarasota honors the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
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Andrew Vac and Cindy Jessup
  • January 16, 2023
Longboat Chamber's 'Off the Clock' goes off island
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Dave Hughes serves to MaryAnn Miller and Deborah Richards
  • January 16, 2023
Pickleball tournaments start at Cedars

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