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Light appetizers were served during social hour.
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • December 3, 2018
Florida Studio Theatre celebrates the Muriel O'Neil Costume Studio and Theatre Office

The dedication ceremony was held Dec. 3 at the Keating Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • December 3, 2018
The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee welcomes Nancy Spielberg

The Women's Day Luncheon was hosted Dec. 3 at the Art Ovation Hotel.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 3, 2018
Friends of the Sarasota Ballet close out the year with a Showcase Luncheon

Principal dancer and assistant ballet mistress Kate Honea spoke at the luncheon Dec. 3 at Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Black Tie
Jim Brown has been mayor and vice mayor, in addition to a member of the town's Planning & Zoning Board.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • December 3, 2018
Brown steps aside from Longboat election

With a three-sentence note to the Town Clerk, Jim Brown takes himself out of contention.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 3, 2018
Candy cane hunt gets Sarasota kids in the holiday spirit

The Children's Garden hosts its annual event on Dec. 1.

  • Sarasota
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Christina and Michelle Naughton are identical twin sisters who performed in “Perfect Pairs” Nov. 30-Dec. 2. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • December 3, 2018
Sarasota Orchestra's 'Perfect Pairs' offers twice the talent

The Masterworks 2 Sarasota Orchestra concert at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in Sarasota was led by guest conductor Ward Stare.

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Misdee Miller, the new owner of the Sarasota Polo Club with her husband, James, presents the colors during the National Anthem Dec. 2 on opening day.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 2, 2018
Sarasota Polo Club trots out changes

New owners James and Misdee Miller have added live music to the Sarasota Polo Club arsenal.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 2, 2018
Longboat Key Club kicks off social season

Club members gathered at the Harbourside Ballroom Dec. 2 to mark the beginning of season.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 2, 2018
Santa stops for jolly breakfast at Old Salty Dog

Families enjoyed breakfast and carriage rides while visiting with Santa Claus on Dec. 2.

  • Longboat Key
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Concerns about hurricane evacuation routes are near the top of Longboat Key's priorities for the Sarasota-Manatee legislative delegation to bring to Tallahassee for the 2019 session.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • December 2, 2018
Evacuation and water quality top Longboat's legislative priorities

Longboat also supports state funding for beach nourishment

  • Longboat Key
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Malacy and the Rev. Charleston Wilson, Commodore Bob Williams, Fleet Captain Jon Turner and Susan Pinzino
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 2, 2018
Bird Key lights up fleet

The yacht club members gathered Dec. 1 for the lighting and blessing of the fleet.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Santa and Mrs. Claus are always the last float on the parade.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 2, 2018
Santa the star of Sarasota's holiday parade

Bands, floats and more lead the way for the Jolly Old Elf.

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About six motor boats, decorated in Christmas lights, arrived at Linger Lodge shortly after 7 p.m. They left from Jiggs Landing and made their way down the Braden River.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 1, 2018
Boat parade lights up Braden River

Fifth annual event lands at Linger Lodge.

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Town manager Tom Harmer made the rounds to different groups in his first 100 days on the job, meeting people and promoting two ballot initiatives.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • December 1, 2018
Harmer's first year as Longboat Key manager was solid

Longboat commissioners pleased with Harmer's performance

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 1, 2018
SMART's got it covered — with new arena

SMART program now can offer year-round services with covered arena.

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