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  • Cliff Roles
  • November 19, 2017
Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County celebrates Champions For Children

Under The Tuscan Sun honored Drs. Robert and Patricia Gussin on Nov. 18 at the Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 19, 2017
Cops Corner: Driver denied entry to apartment complex crashes car through gate

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

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 19, 2017
Equality Florida celebrates 20 years

The 2017 Suncoast Celebration honored the progress of Equality Florida at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 19, 2017
Glasser Schoenbaum Human Services Center celebrates its miracles

The collaborative nonprofit center gathered for the Miracles on 17th Street event.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 18, 2017
Hot Dogs and Cool Cats Gala raises a paw to 25 years

The 25th annual "Hot Dogs and Cool Cats Gala" raised funds for the Humane Society of Sarasota County.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 18, 2017
Longboat Key firefighters tee off first golf classic

About 85 golfers participated in the event on Nov. 18.

  • Longboat Key
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Event chairwomen Clara McGonigle, Andy Youngs and Carol Fischbein
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 18, 2017
St. Mary's brings holiday cheer to Longboat

The women's guild's annual Christmas Bazaar took place on Nov. 18.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 18, 2017
Sarasota Bay Guardians clean up Quick Point Preserve

Volunteers joined the group on Nov. 18 to look for invasive plants.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • November 18, 2017
Historic Spanish Point supporters 'dance through the decades' at Party at the Point

The annual fundraiser was held on Nov. 17 at Historic Spanish Point.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 17, 2017
Braden River football's season ends against Venice

The Pirates have dropped four-straight games in the rivalry, two in the postseason.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota Municipal Auditorium
    By
  • Daniel Perales
  • November 17, 2017
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe -“Motown Mania"

The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe celebrated its 18th anniversary.

  • Black Tie
The Rams forced four turnovers in their 35-28 win.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 17, 2017
Riverview football stays alive, beats Vero Beach 35-28

The Rams forced four turnovers in the win.

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Chairwoman Jean Weidner-Goldstein, Award Winner Jennifer Rominiecki, Chairwoman Gerri Aaron and Teri Hansen
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 17, 2017
AJC’s 2017 Civic Achievement Award Dinner honors Jennifer Rominiecki

The annual award dinner recognized the president and CEO of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens on Nov. 16 at Michael’s On East.

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Photo by Matthew Holler
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 17, 2017
'Once' sings the praises of music at Florida Studio Theatre

FST's first mainstage production of the season features talented musicians and an honest story.

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A documentary about golfer Chi Chi Rodriguez will film in Sarasota County in December.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • November 17, 2017
County rebate program brings Chi-Chi Rodriguez documentary to Sarasota

The county will reimburse filmmakers for up to $80,000 of funds spent in Sarasota County.

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