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  • By Harry Sayer
  • November 8, 2021
Sarasota embraces medieval life at Suncoast Renaissance Festival
  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 8, 2021
Tennis for Fun returns on Longboat Key
  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 8, 2021
Longboat Key resident celebrates 99th birthday
Richard Skaggs and USF president Rhea Law
  • By Harry Sayer
  • November 8, 2021
USF brings back Brunch on the Bay
Zohreh Ambrose shows those in attendance at the Waterlefe Golf and River Club that mustard is the "in" color this season.
  • By Jay Heater
  • November 7, 2021
Waterlefe Golf and River Club hosts fall fashion show
  • By Adam Hughes
  • November 7, 2021
Bird Key home is the area's top seller at $3.9 million
Keith Johnson and President and CEO Phil Tavill
  • By Harry Sayer
  • November 7, 2021
Rockin' Lobster returns to Sharky's on the Pier
  • By Harry Sayer
  • November 7, 2021
All Faiths Food Bank starts turkey distribution
Jasmine Dennison and Josie Golish, both of Sarasota, make their traditional visit to the Sarasota Medieval Fair on Saturday.
  • By Scott Lockwood
  • November 6, 2021
Sarasota Medieval Fair gets underway in Myakka City
Piyachat Dobbs, Poonsita Geden and Tuanchai Boonnoen of Lakewood Ranch greeted finishers of Saturday's Fort Hamer Bridge run with medals, some music from a tambourine and big smiles.
  • By Scott Lockwood
  • November 6, 2021
Hundreds brave the elements for the annual Fort Hamer Bridge Run
  • By Harry Sayer
  • November 6, 2021
Sarasota's debut of Fresh Friday dodges the stormy weather
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • November 6, 2021
Braden River football knocks off Sarasota
  • By Harry Sayer
  • November 5, 2021
Child Protection Center brings Night of Hope and Healing to Suncoast Air Center
Country Club East's Susan Tabicman and Len Tabicman are overwhelmed by the number of soups from which they could choose.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • November 5, 2021
Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee hosts Empty Bowls in Lakewood Ranch
Chairs Karin Gustafson, Priscilla and Jack Schlegel
  • By Harry Sayer
  • November 5, 2021
New College serves seafood to supporters
  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 5, 2021
Ultra-Yacht opens in former post office on Longboat Key
Art and Soul Dance Company will be performing in front of thousands during the Daytona 500 weekend.
  • By Jay Heater
  • November 5, 2021
Lakewood Ranch dance company super charged to perform during Daytona 500 weekend
  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 5, 2021
All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church hosts first artist reception
  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 4, 2021
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce celebrates Small Business Awards
Matt and Krystel Beall with Jessica Rogers and President and CEO Philip Tavill
  • By Harry Sayer
  • November 3, 2021
Children First returns to the beach for fashion fundraiser
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • November 3, 2021
Rams football hits reset button after Venice loss
  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 3, 2021
St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church Women's Guild gathers again
Lisa Genova speaks to the audience for an hour followed by an Q&A.
  • By Harry Sayer
  • November 1, 2021
Neuroscientist Lisa Genova resumes RCLA Town Hall Lecture Series
  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 1, 2021
Temple Beth Israel members come together for brunch
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Longboat Key resident celebrates 99th birthday
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Richard Skaggs and USF president Rhea Law
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USF brings back Brunch on the Bay
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Zohreh Ambrose shows those in attendance at the Waterlefe Golf and River Club that mustard is the "in" color this season.
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Waterlefe Golf and River Club hosts fall fashion show

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