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Rowdy Gaines speaks with Michael Phelps.
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  • February 7, 2023
Ringling College Library Association brings Michael Phelps to Sarasota
Olivia Schaedler-Luera, Tornado and Karen Barbosa celebrate Bookerfest at Booker Middle.
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  • February 6, 2023
Booker nation brings a tornado celebration
Compeer Founder Bunny Skirboll and Compeer CEO Chris Munson
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  • February 6, 2023
Compeer hosts annual fundraising brunch
Guests filled the Lee Wetherington Club event space.
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Boys & Girls Clubs celebrates Youth of the Year at Steak & Burger
Rev. Frank J. Dewane arrives.
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Catholic Charities Ball 2023 brings hope at Ritz Carlton
The event marked 20 years of Legacy Luncheons.
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Junior League Legacy Luncheon celebrates 20 years
Fifth graders Kaitlyn Do, R.J. Griffis, Kinley Chupp and Micah French celebrate their first place win. They'll move on to compete against winners from seven other elementary schools in the School District of Manatee County.
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  • February 4, 2023
Tara Elementary students harvest ideas at Fruits and Veggies Day
SMR's Laura Cole, Pulte's Josh Graeve, Ivette, Lyanna, Lucious, and retired Army Sgt. Lucio Gaytan, Pulte's Wes Copeland and Building Homes for Heroes' Cody Brannon break ground for the Gaytan's new home at Sapphire Point Feb. 3 in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • February 3, 2023
Pulte heads partnership to provide Lakewood Ranch home to veteran
Palm Aire's Katherine Pike showcases a classy outfit, and a smile.
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  • February 3, 2023
Models sparkle during Palm Aire's fashion show in Sarasota
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  • February 2, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Jan.16-20 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch
Carol Swed hits a "hole in one."
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  • January 31, 2023
New members ace their debut
The Braden River High School Chorus performs at Christ Church.
  • By Marc Fors
  • January 31, 2023
Braden River High choir performs at Christ Church
Steve Koenig revealed his superman shirt under his button-down as he asks Southside Elementary students what their favorite superhero is.
  • By Dariela Delgado
  • January 30, 2023
Southside Elementary invites Holocaust survivors to speak
The clubhouse at Gulfshore filled up quickly on Saturday morning for the community's annual Trash to Treasure sale.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • January 30, 2023
Trash to Treasure sale is a Longboat Key tradition
Amy Watson serves seafood at the 7th Annual Sarasota Seafood and Music Festival.
  • By Dariela Delgado
  • January 30, 2023
Seafood and Music Festival brings flavor to Sarasota
Past and present Seaplace residents pose for a picture to add to the time capsule.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • January 30, 2023
Residents celebrate 50 years at Seaplace
Patty Schreiber, Stan Liner, Steve Swedlow, Pearl Perlinski and Patty Glah celebrate the 15th annual Sarasota Jewish Food Festival.
  • By Dariela Delgado
  • January 29, 2023
Sarasota Jewish Food Fest returns after pandemic hiatus
Chef David Stone shows Karen Pashkow how to butter the phyllo dough for the spanakopita.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • January 29, 2023
Longboat Chapel chef reveals 5 quick-bite secrets
Committee members Andrea Capek, Areaka Jewell, Sean Murphy and Libby Soderberg
  • By Harry Sayer
  • January 29, 2023
Sarasota Police Foundation hosts Blue and White gala
Girl Scouts learn how to handle a zombie attack at Bradenton camp
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  • January 29, 2023
Girl Scouts learn how to handle a zombie attack at Bradenton camp
Elijah Clemons, Kepler Henry and Camile Dahlborg
  • By Harry Sayer
  • January 27, 2023
Circus Arts Conservatory celebrates history with 25th anniversary gala
Larry Smith was one of the figures honored at the luncheon.
  • By Harry Sayer
  • January 27, 2023
2023 Path to Unity Luncheon honors legal legends
Bay Haven Elementary School for Basics Plus fourth grade teacher Jennette Schwaed invited Mayor Kyle Battie into the classroom to read for story time.
  • By Dariela Delgado
  • January 25, 2023
Bay Haven school shares story time with the mayor
About 50 people attend FIt Fest at The Paradise Center on Tuesday.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • January 25, 2023
Longboat's Paradise Center lets people sample new ways to sweat
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Rowdy Gaines speaks with Michael Phelps.
  • February 7, 2023
Ringling College Library Association brings Michael Phelps to Sarasota
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Olivia Schaedler-Luera, Tornado and Karen Barbosa celebrate Bookerfest at Booker Middle.
  • February 6, 2023
Booker nation brings a tornado celebration
3
Compeer Founder Bunny Skirboll and Compeer CEO Chris Munson
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Compeer hosts annual fundraising brunch
4
Guests filled the Lee Wetherington Club event space.
  • February 5, 2023
Boys & Girls Clubs celebrates Youth of the Year at Steak & Burger
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Rev. Frank J. Dewane arrives.
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Catholic Charities Ball 2023 brings hope at Ritz Carlton

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