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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.

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

The sand sculpting competition continues throughout the weekend.

  • Sarasota
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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

  • Sarasota
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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.

  • Black Tie
Gen. Jarvis Lynch and Tom Roadley
    By
  • 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.

  • Sarasota
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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.

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

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

  • Longboat Key
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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.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Parade Grand Marshal Aaron Cushman, who served in the Army Air Corps during World War II and the Korean War.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 11, 2017
Longboat Key salutes veterans

The Rotary Club of Longboat Key hosted the fourth annual Veterans Day Parade and Honor Program on Nov. 11.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 10, 2017
Braden River rolls South Fort Myers 41-13

The win means the Pirates have a rematch with Venice High next week.

  • East County
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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 10, 2017
Wine, Women & Shoes guests put their best foot forward

The annual luncheon and fashion show on Nov. 10 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota benefited Forty Carrots Family Center.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 10, 2017
Bacchus on the Beach perfects food and wine pairing

The annual event benefited Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • November 10, 2017
Riverview blows by Gateway

The Rams advance to the 8A Region 2 semifinals following a 60-15 win.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The 2017 Crystal Classic kicks off Nov. 10.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • November 10, 2017
Siesta Key Crystal Classic returns, this time with lights

The event is in its eighth year, and is changing things up by including a colored lights display around

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Bob Ritchie, the president and CEO of American Integrity Insurance, accepts a Chargers jersey with his company logo on it from Premier Sports Director Antonio Saviano.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 10, 2017
Lakewood Ranch's Premier lands stadium naming rights

American Integrity Insurance Group forges three year deal.

  • East County
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