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Lori Lockhart and Karen Howe
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 11, 2019
Arlington Park takes center stage at Porchfest

The fourth annual event took place in Nov. 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ralph Franklin, 99, cuts the birthday cake with a sword.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 11, 2019
Marine Corps celebrate 244th birthday with a Sarasota gathering

Veterans of the U.S. Marine Corps gathered Nov. 10 at Marina Jack to celebrate birthday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Katie Dick, 9, picks out her new mug.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 11, 2019
Bowls of Hope: A day for soup and appreciation

The 17th annual event was held on Nov. 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Taika Waititi and Roman Griffin Davis
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • November 11, 2019
'Jojo Rabbit' is a permissible dark comedy

Taika Waititi nails it as director, producer and featured actor

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 11, 2019
Michael's On East delivers 425 lobsters to New College Foundation clambake

Lobster armies and therapy horses headline a busy week.

  • Black Tie
Paul Michael Thomson, Eric Leonard, Clare Lopez and Genevieve Simon
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 11, 2019
'The Thanksgiving Play' spoofs the good intentions of the present in the face of the horrors of history

Urbanite Theatre's meta holiday play skillfully mocks the failed attempts at politically correct theater

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Ryan Praerke and Kendra Simpkins, co-founders of Operation Warrior Resolution.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 11, 2019
Sarasota's Veterans Day parade salutes those who served

Young and old take part in the annual celebration of veterans.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 11, 2019
Fashion for a cause in East County

Tara Golf and Country Club social committee hosts fashion show for charity

  • East County
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 11, 2019
LBKTW helps memorialize members

Longtime member Lucinda Hathaway passed away this summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Guest conductor Gerard Schwarz. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • November 11, 2019
'Classical Romance' shines with warm, romantic sounds of Western European classics

Sarasota Orchestra begins its Masterworks series with guest conductor Gerard Schwarz

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Shelley Bartlett, Melissa Herring and Whitney Rivera.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 10, 2019
Longboat Key Firefighters Association raises over $20,000

The annual golf fundraiser brought in money for the benevolent fund.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Judy Ebrahim and Gail Hetler catch up.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 10, 2019
Christ Church waves hello to members once again

Food, friends and faith combine again on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Volunteer runway model Nicole Bradley wears clothes from Twist Boutique in Venice while taking a rescue dog for a walk during Divas and Dogs.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 10, 2019
Dog walk makes fashion statement in Sarasota

Divas and Dogs fundraiser at the Founders Club raises money for the Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 10, 2019
Longboat Key Fire Department thanks community, staff

Department's first Medal Day honors those who serve and those who help.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 10, 2019
Waterlefe Art Show raises money for local schools in East County

Waterlefe Art Show benefits Haile Middle and Freedom Elementary school students.

  • East County
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