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Lisa and Dr. Charles Loewe with Judith and Chairman Steve Altier
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 23, 2019
Local American Cancer Society supporters shine bright at gala

Starry Night Soiree was held Feb. 23 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • February 23, 2019
Sarasota Rowing launches 10th annual Sarasota Invitational Regatta

Rowers of all ages turned out for the event in Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 23, 2019
Bird Key celebrates change of watch

About 140 club members gathered Feb. 23 for the change of watch.

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Jean Rivoli and Eleanor Villardi
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 23, 2019
St. Michael the Archangel decides to go green

The church celebrated an Irish Night to celebrate St. Patrick's Day early.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 23, 2019
Longboat KeyGarden Club spruces up Public Works landscape

Thirty volunteers gathered on the morning of Feb. 23 to scatter almost 400 plants on the Public Works property.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 23, 2019
Historic Spanish Point flies with Fairy House Festival

From face painting to arts and crafts, the 6th annual Fairy House Festival had activities for all ages over the weekend.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 23, 2019
Batter up in Lakewood Ranch

Little League, Miss Manatee Softball host their opening days.

  • East County
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 23, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra Gala celebrates 70 years and legacy of Anu Tali

Sarasota Orchestra 70th Anniversary Gala and Tribute to Music Director Anu Tali celebrates 70 years and legacy of Anu Tali.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • February 22, 2019
Man arrested after striking two police vehicles

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested the man who was wanted on six outstanding warrants.

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Executive Director Mary Dougherty, Sen. Mike and Dee Bennett and Bill Merrill
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 22, 2019
Gulf Coast Builders Exchange celebrates top construction companies

The 67th Annual Gulf Coast Builders Xchange Installation and Awards Banquet gave out four awards Feb. 21 at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Literacy Council of Sarasota Board President Vincente Medine with LCS Executive Director Tom Melville
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 22, 2019
The new word on the street in Sarasota

The 12th Literacy Matters Luncheon took place on Feb. 22.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 22, 2019
Allegiant launches first of nine new destinations from Sarasota today

Flights to Baltimore and Asheville, N.C., precede seven more new flights in April.

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Phillippe Diederich, also known professionally as Danny Lopez, set his latest novel "The Last Breath" on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 22, 2019
Author sets a mystery book on Siesta Key

"The Last Breath" author will be available to meet on Feb. 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Michael and Terri Klauber.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 22, 2019
Michael's on East receives its 29th four-diamond rating

The restaurant was rated for service, food and decor by AAA.

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Joaquin Phoenix in "Her." Photo source: Netflix.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 22, 2019
Binge Blog: Matters of the heart

"Her," starring Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson and Amy Adams, and "Leave No Trace," starring Thomasin McKenzie and Ben Foster, are this week's recommendations.

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