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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 10, 2020
Love on Longboat Key: Finding the most romantic spots on the island

The island paradise offers no shortage of romantic opportunities, from traffic jams to bicycle mishaps-in-waiting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tom Volpe snaps a photo of a eagle sculpture from John Townsend.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • February 10, 2020
Sarasotans take a walk on the art side

The 32nd annual Downtown Sarasota Festival of the Arts took place on Feb. 8 and 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Billy Rice Band recently released "Just Sayin'. ''
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 10, 2020
Billy Rice Band leads off Savor the Sounds

Country-rock band will be first to play at the Town Center Green site.

  • Longboat Key
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Randy and Susan Mallitz are being honored by Temple Emanu--El for their philanthropy.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 10, 2020
Temple Emanu-El honors Lakewood Ranch couple

Temple Emanu-El honors Lakewood Ranch couple for their philanthropy.

  • East County
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Anna Mandina and William Davenport are young ill-fated lovers MImi and Rodolfo in Sarasota Opera's "La Bohème." Photo by Rod Millington.
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • February 9, 2020
Sarasota Opera's 'La Bohème' rises to the penthouse

Winter Festival opens red hot with as flawless a production as you're likely to see

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Luke Doyle plays Dovidl, a young Polish Jew separated from his family during World War II in "The Song of Names."
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • February 9, 2020
'Song of Names' mysterious, moving

Tim Roth, Clive Own play boyhood friends, each haunted in adulthood

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Built in 2016, it has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,608 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 9, 2020
Buccaneer Bay home sells for $3 million

Residential real estate sales for Jan. 27-30.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Frank Wozniak, Sue Connizzo, Jean Cipriano and Jeanette Wozniak
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 9, 2020
Catholic Charities Ball brings '20s twist to the Ritz

Tim Tebow was the guest speaker at the Feb. 9 gala held at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 8, 2020
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens puts on surrealist celebration with Orchid Ball

Orchid Ball: Expect the Unexpected was held Feb 8.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 8, 2020
A taste of Greek culture in Sarasota

36th annual festival in Sarasota showcases Greek culture, cuisine.

  • East County
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Angela Wester adopted Pepper from the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch one month ago.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 8, 2020
Valentine's in the Vines supports the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch

Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch hosts wine fundraiser at Bradenton winery, Rosa Fiorelli Winery.

  • East County
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 8, 2020
Temple Beth Israel honors community leadership

Dozens of members gathered for dinner and camaraderie.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 8, 2020
Hope Seeds at Christ Church feeds families worldwide

Christ Church of Longboat Key often partners with the non-profit to send seeds around the globe.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Opera Music Advisor Jeffrey Kahane gave a satisfying, well-constructed presentation on Beethoven's Symphony No. 3 before leading the orchestra in a spirited performance.
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • February 8, 2020
Sarasota Orchestra sets 'Beethoven's Eroica' in a worthy frame

Jefrey Kahane excels as presenter and conductor in 2-part lecture/concert event

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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 8, 2020
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast host girls' day out

The 2020 Live, Laugh, Love Extravaganza was held Feb. 8 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

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Cindy Ritchell, Ann Quackenbush, Brenda Korthauer, Beverly Sutton and Kit Torchia all lend a helping hand in packing seeds to send internationally to farmers who need them. Quackenbush is a driving force behind Hope Seeds, a charitable ministry through Christ Church of Longboat Key.
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