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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.

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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
  • Sports
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

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 3, 2017
Riverview High football beats Sarasota High for sixth straight year

The Rams started slow offensively but got scores from their defense and special teams.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sally Rauch and Andy Sawyer
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 3, 2017
Christ Church congregants reunite

Members gathered on Nov. 3 at Cedars Tennis Resort & Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 3, 2017
Temple Beth Israel gathers for Shabbat dinner

Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming and Deputy Chief Frank Rubino spoke to temple members.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 3, 2017
Safari Sarasota gives guests a taste of the savanna

Guests of Safari Sarasota's interactive cooking dinner got a chance to cook like a pro Nov. 2 at Michaels On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • November 3, 2017
Children First hosts 10th Annual Flip Flops and Fashion Luncheon

The annual fashion show and luncheon was held on Nov. 2 at Sharky's on the Pier in Venice.

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The property features more than 3,964 square feet of living space. (Courtesy image).
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • November 3, 2017
Lido penthouse sells for $4.45 million

It's the highest priced sale at The Beach Residences in more than 10 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 3, 2017
Lakewood Ranch fills up on soup, charity

The Food Bank of Manatee hosted its annual Empty Bowls fundraiser at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 3, 2017
CPC gives patrons a taste of hope

The Child Protection Center hosted its with annual Pillar of Hope tasting and awareness event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 3, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 9

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Chairs Sue Jacobson, Jan Sirota and Alison Gardner
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 2, 2017
New College hosts annual clambake

The annual dinner was held on Nov. 2 on the lawn of College Hall on the New College Bayside Campus.

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