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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 11, 2018
Golf groups jingle into Frosty Frolic

The annual event brought the Longboat Key Club's Women's Golf Association and the Key Niners together for a day of golf and lunch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 11, 2018
Philip Kotler address Longboat Key Democratic Club

The author of "Democracy in Decline" spoke at the club's meeting Dec. 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Even now, water-sample analysis shows sporadic upticks in levels of karena brevis, the micro-organism responsible for red tide outbreaks.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • December 11, 2018
Longboat Task Force plans red tide presentation at weekend meeting

Group hopes to get ball rolling on a coordinated effort against the outbreaks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The boats at the Sarasota Yacht Club shine just as bright as the homes.
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • December 10, 2018
Sarasota celebrates the season with lights

Nothing brings joy like a beautiful light display. Here's some of Sarasota's brightest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Hostess Elizabeth Moore and Michael Donald Edwards
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • December 10, 2018
Asolo Repertory Theatre opens up "The Crucible"

Starry Night Dinner 2 was hosted Dec. 10 at the home of Elizabeth Moore.

  • Black Tie
Laura Hampton is one of the librarians who teaches people who come to the Creation Stations how to use the technology.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 10, 2018
Nearly $1 million donation fuels Creation Station project in libraries

Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation's $947,000 grant will help county libraries to install 3-D printers, sewing machines and more.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Bay Conservancy will be responsible for implementing the city's adopted vision for 53 acres of public land. Without accounting for a planned new performing arts center, the project is expected to cost up to $150 million.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 10, 2018
Bayfront group announces transitional leaders

The Sarasota Bayfront Planning Organization is transitioning to The Bay Conservancy, a group that will oversee the redevelopment of 53 acres of public land.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 9, 2018
Longboat Island Chapel hosts holiday brunch

Chapel members gathered Dec. 9 for a Sunday morning service and a festive brunch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Joe Floersheimer and Hilda Siderman
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • December 9, 2018
Temple Beth Sholom honors past presidents

Celebrate! was hosted Dec. 9 at Temple Beth Sholom.

  • Black Tie
Mary Lynn Cheatham sits on a specialized wood made from white oak.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 8, 2018
Lido Beach's Holiday of the Arts

Lido Beach hosted their holiday art festival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 8, 2018
Diamond and Crystal Ball sparkles

Diamond and Crystal Charity Ball raises funds for Just for Girls.

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 8, 2018
Longboat Harbour lights up the night

On Dec. 8, residents lit their docks before gathering in the clubhouse for a holiday party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Boats were prepared for the parade in the marina by the Marina Jack restaurant.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 8, 2018
Sarasota sails through the boat parade

The 33rd annual holiday boat parade brought a floating light-up party through the bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 8, 2018
Crafters cultivate spirit of giving

Lakewood Ranch group raises funds for Turning Points.

  • East County
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Peyton Gallof, Hayden Gallof and Deputy Brian Biegel
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 8, 2018
Sarasota Sheriff's Office welcomes visitors to open house

Food, demonstrations and lots of hands-on experiences greeted hundreds who attended.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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