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  • By Scott Lockwood
  • December 4, 2021
Meals on Wheels' Holiday Shoebox Drive at Lakewood Ranch Elks Lodge scores for seniors
  • By Scott Lockwood
  • December 4, 2021
Hanukkah on The Green at UTC a huge hit in Sarasota
Nikki Milbrod of Orlando and her dad Steve Milbrod of Lakewood Ranch enjoy a snow storm during Music on Main. "I couldn't wait to come back (to Music on Main," Nikki says. "The people are amazing here."
  • By Jay Heater
  • December 4, 2021
Music on Main's return to Lakewood Ranch attracts thousands
  • By Harry Sayer
  • December 4, 2021
Fresh Fridays returns with holiday cheer
  • By Harry Sayer
  • December 4, 2021
Crowds return for Sarasota Christmas Tree Lighting
  • By Eric Garwood
  • December 3, 2021
Iconic 1950s ZigZag House for sale in Lido Shores
  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 2, 2021
Lido Key, Longboat members of Temple Emanu-El try Hanukkah on the beach
Palm Aire Country Club Board Member Vicki DeHaai, Board President Bernie Duggan and Vice President Marilyn Keyes cut the ribbon to open the course.
  • By Jay Heater
  • December 1, 2021
Palm Aire's Champions Course in Sarasota reopens after $2 million renovation
  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 1, 2021
Longboat Island Chapel delights with Christmas in the Garden
  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 29, 2021
Longboat Key faith communities host 2021 Thanksgiving service
  • By Harry Sayer
  • November 29, 2021
Temple Sinai begins eight days of Hands On Hanukkah event
  • By Harry Sayer
  • November 29, 2021
Chabad of Sarasota brings A Taste of Chanukah festival to Sarasota
  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 28, 2021
Longboat Key celebrates third annual Light Up Longboat event
  • By Harry Sayer
  • November 28, 2021
Donors of Distinction debuts Whiskey for Wishes event
  • By Harry Sayer
  • November 28, 2021
Santa Claus returns to Siesta Key Holiday Parade
  • By David Conway
  • November 26, 2021
Developers submit offers for St. Armands parking lot
Philadelphia's Alex Rendon flaps his wings to finish the Florida Turkey Trot 5K at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota on Thanksgiving morning. "I'm crazy," he says.
  • By Jay Heater
  • November 25, 2021
Florida Turkey Trot in Sarasota draws almost 3,000 participants on Thanksgiving.
Lakewood Ranch residents Carl Backman, Penny Robinson, Alice Baumann, Clare Barone and Dave Barone used Monday night's jam session to get ready for the holiday season.
  • By Scott Lockwood
  • November 23, 2021
Lakewood Ranch area musicians tune up for holiday performances
Ava Filewich and Alana Gillis, who are members of the Lakewood Ranch High band, march in the band's semifinals performance.
  • By Liz Ramos
  • November 22, 2021
Lakewood Ranch, Braden River, Parrish high school marching bands finish season on bittersweet note
  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 22, 2021
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church decks the halls
  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 22, 2021
Bacchus on the Beach celebrates wine, stone crab on Longboat Key
  • By Harry Sayer
  • November 21, 2021
Retirees repair bikes for people in need
Royal Chaffee proudly displays the rock he found.
  • By Harry Sayer
  • November 21, 2021
Children hunt for painted rocks at the Children's Garden Thanksgiving event
  • By Harry Sayer
  • November 20, 2021
Townsends honored at Champions for Children 2021
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Nikki Milbrod of Orlando and her dad Steve Milbrod of Lakewood Ranch enjoy a snow storm during Music on Main. "I couldn't wait to come back (to Music on Main," Nikki says. "The people are amazing here."
  • December 4, 2021
Music on Main's return to Lakewood Ranch attracts thousands
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Fresh Fridays returns with holiday cheer
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