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  • Kristine Nickel
  • November 6, 2017
Attitude of gratitude

Gratitude is a positive element for our physical and mental well-being

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 6, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 11.09.17

From baptisms to ribbon cuttings, this is what you missed on the social scene last week.

  • Black Tie
Braden River High School's Hunter Fioretto and Haley Mercer, two of the dairy evaluation and selection team members, finished 16th in the nation in dairy evaluation.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 6, 2017
A dairy good day for Braden River FFA team

Pirates' FFA diary evaluation team places 16th in the nation.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 6, 2017
Cops Corner: Police suspect 'fowl' play in peacock shooting

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

  • East County
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 6, 2017
Temple Emanu-El preschool celebrates Thanksgiving

Students serve up some holiday spirit during Temple Emanu-El preschool's Thanksgiving pageant.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • November 5, 2017
USFM hosts 24th Annual Brunch on the Bay

The university's annual fundraiser was held on Nov. 5 at USF Sarasota — Manatee.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 5, 2017
Composing the Future brunch hits the high notes

The annual event on Nov. 5 at Michael’s on the Bay at Selby Gardens benefited Sarasota Youth Orchestra.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 5, 2017
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church installs new pastor

The Rev. Kenneth Blyth was installed as the church's senior pastor on Nov. 5.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 5, 2017
College tennis stars come to Lakewood Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic presented by First Watch Cafe was a standout event.

  • East County
  • Sports
Alfredo (Andrew Surrena) and Violetta (Elizabeth Tredent) offer the famous “Brindisi” duet, a toast to the evenings guest. Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley
  • November 4, 2017
Sarasota Opera opens its fall season with timeless 'La Traviata'

Giuseppe Verdi's music returns to the Sarasota Opera House with an excellent production.

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  • Reviews
Chairs Adrienne and Keith Johnson, Jackie and Jim Rolfes, Lisa and John Giglio and Pat Martin
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 4, 2017
Children First supporters dip their toes in the sand

The nonprofit held its annual Rockin’ Lobster Beach Party on Nov. 4 at Sharky’s On The Pier.

  • Black Tie
Jack and Samantha Sargent with Mercedes
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 4, 2017
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church blesses pets

Dogs, cats and even a bunny were blessed on Nov. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Matt and Brooke Baker, Shannon Westfall, Samantha Shwmyar, Sara Kirkland, Lorna Rower and Kyla Hancock
    By
  • Daniel Perales
  • November 4, 2017
New nonprofit makes a name for itself with An Evening in India event

Tandoor Indian Cuisine hosted An Evening in India benefiting Share Care Global on Nov. 3 at BMW of Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Sarasota football roundup: 11.03.17
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 3, 2017
Sarasota football roundup: 11.03.17

Sarasota football roundup: 11.03.17

  • Sarasota
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East County football roundup: 11.03.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 3, 2017
East County football roundup: 11.03.17

East County football roundup: 11.03.17

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