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2050 Benjamin Franklin Drive, Unit A702
  • By Adam Hughes
  • February 22, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 6-10 in Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key
Anastasiia Kornieieva, co-founder Pedro Reis and Maryna Tkachenko
  • By Harry Sayer
  • February 21, 2023
Circus Arts Conservatory connects supporters and stars at dinner
Driftwood Beach Home & Garden hosts a class in the garden.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • February 21, 2023
Garden classes bloom at Driftwood Beach
Cat Depot Humane Educator Ellie Levine brings Winney to kids to be petted.
  • By Dariela Delgado
  • February 21, 2023
Cat University teaches kids lessons on all things cat
Lynne Short and Izzy wear matching pirate costumes.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • February 20, 2023
Bird Key dogs fundraise for Nate's Honor Animal Rescue
Honorees Rabbi Michael and Nancy Eisenstat
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • February 20, 2023
Temple Beth Israel celebrates 44 years on Longboat
Boca Raton's Sammy Zaparegos sends the flames roaring.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • February 19, 2023
Patrons love tweaks in St. Barbara Greek Festival
Volunteer Melissa Newton accompanies Lakewood Ranch's 15-year-old Sophie Barry, as does volunteer Sarah Cripe.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • February 19, 2023
Special Olympics equestrian competition puts riders’ skills on display
Pam Hawkinberry, Jerrie Morrison and Diane Lindsay
  • By Harry Sayer
  • February 18, 2023
Thunder By The Bay kicks off festival with party
Chuck Slater, Robyn Faucy and Jennie Slater
  • By Harry Sayer
  • February 18, 2023
Neuro Challenge Foundations brings hope at annual dinner
DJ Jose Ramirez, Chuck Sidlow and Event Chair Annemarie Neubecker entertain the crowd during the after-party.
  • By Jay Heater
  • February 18, 2023
Mardi Gras run raises funds for nonprofits in Lakewood Ranch
Dana Corn and Allen Brown
  • By Harry Sayer
  • February 18, 2023
Embracing Our Differences puts on 2023 luncheon
Lakewood Ranch's Christy Carey, Angie Graham, Judy Heuerman and Valerie Esposito go all out for the Gatsby theme. "You have to do the fringe," Carey says.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • February 18, 2023
Gatsby Speakeasy Soirée raises more than $70,000 for nonprofits
Dani Cameron, Paulo Giusti and Marina Elaine
  • By Harry Sayer
  • February 17, 2023
Unconventional Evening 2023
Lucille Fiore and Jackie Michaelides serve up biscotti and baklava.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • February 17, 2023
Seaplace residents get cooking
Members of the Longboat Key Club gather on Feb. 15 to play cards and raise money for Breast Health Sarasota, Inc.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • February 15, 2023
Games day raises $10,000 for breast cancer
408 Jackson Drive
  • By Adam Hughes
  • February 15, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 30 to Feb. 3 for Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key.
The annual Say 'I Do' Again vow renewal ceremony returns to Siesta Key on Valentine's Day.
  • By Dariela Delgado
  • February 14, 2023
Married couples profess their love all over again on Siesta Key
Dynasty Stars Samantha Allspach and Georges Assif
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • February 14, 2023
Dancing with the Dynasty Stars at St. Mary's
Isha Pramudyasworo picks up her book from the Sarasota Ballet booth.
  • By Dariela Delgado
  • February 13, 2023
Storybook Street brings literacy to life
Suzy Brenner, Amy Steinhauser, Irina LaRose, Carol Peschel, Sandi Love and Janet Milliken
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • February 13, 2023
The Paradise Center dances through the decades
Guests admired the recently-opened Tiffany exhibit.
  • By Harry Sayer
  • February 12, 2023
Selby Gardens brings stained glass shades with Orchid Ball 2023
CEO Joy Mahler, Katie Emmons, chairwoman Kristina Eastmond, Jennifer Simms and Scooter Maloney
  • By Harry Sayer
  • February 12, 2023
Live, Laugh, Love Luncheon returns to The Ritz
Margaret Dugan, Lindy Jacobi and Judy Behny prepare for the soup and chili cook-off.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • February 11, 2023
Spanish Main Yacht Club is in full swing
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1
2050 Benjamin Franklin Drive, Unit A702
  • February 22, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 6-10 in Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key
2
Anastasiia Kornieieva, co-founder Pedro Reis and Maryna Tkachenko
  • February 21, 2023
Circus Arts Conservatory connects supporters and stars at dinner
3
Driftwood Beach Home & Garden hosts a class in the garden.
  • February 21, 2023
Garden classes bloom at Driftwood Beach
4
Cat Depot Humane Educator Ellie Levine brings Winney to kids to be petted.
  • February 21, 2023
Cat University teaches kids lessons on all things cat
5
Lynne Short and Izzy wear matching pirate costumes.
  • February 20, 2023
Bird Key dogs fundraise for Nate's Honor Animal Rescue

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