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  • February 24, 2019
Lakewood Ranch campout calls for s'more fun

About 150 people participated in the inaugural event.

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  • February 23, 2019
Gala sheds light on Sarasota police

The second-annual gala was held at Art Ovation Hotel

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  • February 23, 2019
Local rotary clubs fight red tide

Rotary club members and guests gathered at Mote Marine Laboratory Feb. 23 to support red tide research.

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  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 23, 2019
The Crowley Museum and Nature Center takes a trip back through time

The 10th annual Southwest Florida Heritage Festival took place on Feb. 23.

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  • 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.

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  • February 23, 2019
Sarasota Rowing launches 10th annual Sarasota Invitational Regatta

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

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  • 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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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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

Little League, Miss Manatee Softball host their opening days.

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  • 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.

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  • 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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  • 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.

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

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

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