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  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 13, 2017
JHCF supports Aviva with annual Keep the Dream Alive dinner

The annual Jewish Housing Council Foundation fundraiser supporting Avia - A Campus for Senior Life took place Nov. 13 on the Aviva campus for the first time.

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Tucker Ritchey, and his dad, retired U.S. Marine Winston Ritchey, enjoy their free day at TreeUmph!
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  • Jay Heater
  • November 13, 2017
TreeUmph! helps veterans soar to new heights

Jay Heater: Side of Ranch

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 13, 2017
Sarasota shooting reclassified as traffic dispute

Detectives say a Lakewood Ranch man was shot in self defense.

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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • November 13, 2017
Film review: 'Murder on the Orient Express'

This remarkable remake's wonderful score and impressive cinematography make it worth a watch.

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 13, 2017
Friends of the Sarasota Ballet gather for Showcase Luncheon

Guests heard from Principal Dancer Logan Learned.

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Soloist Adolfo Gutièrrez Arenas performed Mahler’s 5th Symphony. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • November 13, 2017
Masterworks 1 is an orchestral triumph

Orchestra patrons treated to Dvořák's Cello Concerto and Mahler's Fifth Symphony.

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  • Jay Heater
  • November 12, 2017
Cops Corner: Drunk man tries to get money from ATM, ends up fighting brother-in-law

A round up of this week's most interesting police reports from Manatee County.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 12, 2017
All Angels reunites over brunch

Church members gathered for a welcome back brunch on Nov. 12 at Bird Key Yacht Club.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 12, 2017
Siesta Key hosts annual Crystal Classic

The sand sculpting competition continues throughout the weekend.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 12, 2017
Sarasota salutes its veterans

More than 30 organizations marched down Main Street for Sarasota's Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11

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Margery Barancik and Steve Seidensticker
    By
  • Daniel Perales
  • November 12, 2017
JFCS hosts Legacy Awards Luncheon

The annual luncheon was held Nov. 10 at The Francis.

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Gen. Jarvis Lynch and Tom Roadley
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  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 12, 2017
Sarasota Marines celebrate corps' 242nd birthday

What started as 14 Marines meeting to celebrate their branch's anniversary has grown to over 200 people.

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    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • November 11, 2017
Hermitage Artist Retreat hosts The Artful Lobster

Hermitage Artist Retreat's annual event was held on Nov. 11 at the retreat on Manasota Key.

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  • Katie Johns
  • November 11, 2017
Bird Key toasts to commodore

Commodore Charlie Wilson was honored at the annual Commodore's Ball on Nov. 11.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 11, 2017
Wine, food take spotlight in Lakewood Ranch fundraiser

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch hosted the 16th annual Suncoast Food and Wine Festival.

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