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Renee´ Fletcher, her son Jack Fletcher and her husband, Wyatt Fletcher, are all musicians.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 15, 2019
Young drummer finds rich rewards in Sarasota

Young drummer finds rich rewards in Sarasota

  • East County
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Even without a common language, Michael Zlabinger and Anat Cogan manage to find common ground in "Handle with Care." (Courtesy Florida Studio Theatre)
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • December 15, 2019
'Handle with Care' delivers unconventional romantic comedy

Plot line considers life's unexpected detours

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Guests could pet a variety of animals, including donkeys, goats and llamas.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 15, 2019
Lakewood Ranch church recreates 'Night in Bethlehem'

Families experience scenic night with crafts, music and food.

  • East County
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Max LaForge hugs his mom, Cara Covert, after being called to the stage.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • December 14, 2019
Pine View student surprised with Make-A-Wish visit to New Orleans Saints

Pine View School sophomore Max LaForge, who has cystic fibrosis, learned at a fake assembly that he will meet players from his favorite NFL team this weekend.

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Santa Claus and Everleigh Zetts, 6 months
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • December 14, 2019
Southside Village hosts festive night

Southside Village Business Association held its annual Southside Village Holiday Stroll on Dec. 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • December 14, 2019
Preschoolers learn meaning of Hanukkah

Temple Emanu-el held its Tot Shabbat on Dec. 14.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 14, 2019
Water Club celebrates new clubhouse

Residents gathered for the holiday season in the newly redecorated center.

  • Longboat Key
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Co-chairs Lisa Beckstein, Katherine Harris and Cindy Kaiser
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • December 13, 2019
Junior League celebrates holidays in the moonlight

The "Dancing Under The Stars" party was held Dec. 13.

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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • December 13, 2019
Holidays Around the Ranch a jolly time for all

Lakewood Ranch's Holidays Around the Ranch a jolly time for all

  • East County
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 13, 2019
Christ Church members buddy up with kids for Christmas

The Reading Buddies of Christ Church celebrated Christmas with their students.

  • Longboat Key
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Kiyarah Martin, 5, picks out one of the toys.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • December 13, 2019
Boys & Girls Clubs celebrate the holidays

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota held its north Sarasota clubs holiday party on Dec. 12.

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After retiring as fire chief from East Manatee Fire Rescue District, Henry Sheffield began working as Manatee Technical College's Fire Science Academy coordinator. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 13, 2019
Manatee County community mourns loss of firefighter, educator Henry Sheffield

Manatee County community mourns loss of firefighter, educator Henry Sheffield

  • East County
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    In Memoriam |
  • December 13, 2019
Mary Ellen Criste (née Waite)

Mary Ellen Criste (née Waite) was born on March 25, 1934 in Pittsburg, PA and died December 8, 2019 in Baltimore, MD.

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Several residents gathered in Phillippi Estate Park to protest the county's redistricting map.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • December 13, 2019
Residents protest Sarasota County commission redistricting

A lawsuit was filed in federal court stating county commissioners discriminated against black voters when they approved the redistricting map.

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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • December 13, 2019
Moran chosen as Sarasota Board of County Commissioners chair

Michael Moran, who holds the District 1 seat, was selected as the chair for 2020.

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