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  • By Eric Garwood
  • January 12, 2022
Nearly 13-acre Sarasota property includes racetrack for $12 million
Janice Menker and Janice Reiser
  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 12, 2022
Republican Club of Longboat Key gets started on the new year
  • By Eric Garwood
  • January 12, 2022
Park plan, golf restoration approved for Bobby Jones
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  • By Jay Heater
  • January 11, 2022
Royal Lipizzans still showing off in Myakka City
  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 10, 2022
Newcomers win Observer Challenge on Longboat Key
  • By Harry Sayer
  • January 9, 2022
Shake, Rattle and Soul Fest pays tribute to the King
  • By Harry Sayer
  • January 8, 2022
Bazaar brings the bubbles at weekend show
  • By Harry Sayer
  • January 8, 2022
Fans of Fresh Fridays cut a rug on dance night
  • By Liz Ramos
  • January 7, 2022
Dozens dance the night away at Music on Main in Lakewood Ranch
  • By Eric Garwood
  • January 7, 2022
Home on South Washington Drive sells for more than $10 million
  • By Scott Lockwood
  • January 6, 2022
Ranch Nite Wednesdays becomes a tradition at Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch
  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 5, 2022
Observer Challenge on Longboat Key hosts opening cocktail party
Built in 1951, it has four bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 3,836 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes
  • January 5, 2022
Ringling Estates property sells for $3.38 million
  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 5, 2022
Longboat Key Democratic Club turns eyes toward 2022
  • By Eric Garwood
  • January 3, 2022
Legacy Trail's newest addition is coming soon
Francisco Llosa of Florado/Sharp Printing (center) breaks in front of the field to put a shot on goal. His team won the title match 10-8 over Hillcroft/Hawkwood.
  • By Jay Heater
  • January 2, 2022
Thrills mark new year at Sarasota Polo Club
  • By Harry Sayer
  • January 1, 2022
Sarasota crowds flock to New Year's Eve Pineapple Drop
  • By Eric Garwood
  • December 31, 2021
2021 through the lens in Sarasota
  • By Eric Garwood
  • December 29, 2021
Longboat Key's Year in Photos: 2021
  • By Adam Hughes
  • December 28, 2021
Top Longboat-area real estate sales of 2021
  • By Adam Hughes
  • December 27, 2021
Top Sarasota-area real estate sales of 2021
  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 22, 2021
Home for the holidays on Longboat Key
William Shoemaker, Hailey Biter and William Patrick
  • By Harry Sayer
  • December 20, 2021
Debutantes return for annual ball
  • By Scott Lockwood
  • December 17, 2021
Runners jingle around Lakewood Ranch
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  • January 12, 2022
Nearly 13-acre Sarasota property includes racetrack for $12 million
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Janice Menker and Janice Reiser
  • January 12, 2022
Republican Club of Longboat Key gets started on the new year
3
  • January 12, 2022
Park plan, golf restoration approved for Bobby Jones
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Rebecca McCullough and Zak, a Royal Lipizzan stallion, put their best foot forward as they try to keep the ranch alive in Myakka City.
  • January 11, 2022
Royal Lipizzans still showing off in Myakka City
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Newcomers win Observer Challenge on Longboat Key

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