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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 28, 2017
Business professionals hit the green for Ranch Scramble

Lakewood Ranch golf outing proves a hit.

  • East County
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Goodwill Manasota Vice President of Foundation Veronica Brandon Miller and Goodwill Manasota President and CEO Bob Rosinsky
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 28, 2017
Goodwill Manasota recognizes its top volunteers

The annual Goodwill Ambassador Recognition Luncheon took place on April 28 at Michael’s On East.

  • Black Tie
Charter Review Committee members Pat Zunz, Phill Younger, Alan Pryor and Bill Cook
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 28, 2017
Longboat Key has begun the charter review process

The Charter Review Committee met for the first time on Tuesday.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • April 28, 2017
Healthy Start hosts annual luncheon

Patrons and partners of Healthy Start Coalition of Sarasota County gathered at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall for the Giving Sarasota a Healthy Start luncheon.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 28, 2017
Longboat Key Garden Club plants Arbor Day celebration

The garden club donated a tree to be planted in Joan Durante Park on April 28.

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Sarasota sports roundup: 04.28.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 28, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 04.28.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 04.28.17

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East County sports roundup: 04.28.17
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 28, 2017
East County sports roundup: 04.28.17

East County sports roundup: 04.28.17

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 28, 2017
Water remains safe to drink despite unusual taste

Musky smell, odor result of algae bloom.

  • East County
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Family Promise of Sarasota Board President George Lavigne and Network Director Becky Taylor
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • April 28, 2017
Family Promise hosts breakfast with Ben Vereen

The actor, dancer and singer spoke at the Family Promise fundraiser, Breakfast with Ben Vereen, on April 25.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 28, 2017
SMHF gets patrons excited for upcoming golf tournament

The pre-reception for the 16th annual Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation Golf Tournament was held on April 27 at Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Black Tie
Sally Trout and Chairwoman Kimberley Carreiro
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 27, 2017
Tea for the Sea guests raise a pinky to Mote

Supporters of Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium gathered April 27 at Sarasota Yacht Club for a high tea-themed benefit.

  • Black Tie
Houses sit on the lake in the GreyHawk Landing community.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • April 27, 2017
In a pickle over courts?

CDD explores alternatives for new pickleball courts.

  • East County
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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 27, 2017
Carolyn Michel speaks at April installment of Salon Series lecture

The actor and philanthropist spoke and performed at the monthly Designing Women Boutique lecture on April 27.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 27, 2017
Longboat Key Chamber mingles after hours

The chamber held its annual Business After Hours on April 27 at The Terrace at Surf Shack.

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"Inherit the Wind" features a fictionalized account of the 1925 Scopes “Monkey” Trial, of a teacher who was put on trial after he defied Tennessee’s laws against teaching evolution in its public schools.Â
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 27, 2017
The Darwin Award goes to …

'Inherit the Wind' pits bad law against good science at Venice Theatre.

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