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  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 7, 2016
Friends of the Sarasota Ballet celebrate a new season

The organization hosted the first of its showcase luncheons at Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Black Tie
Lakewood Ranch's Rebekah Boos holds 2-year-old Foxy while Ruff the mascot gives both a hug. Christine Legge of Sarasota was Ruff's alter ego.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 7, 2016
Golfers putt forth big effort

Humane Society hosts another successful Putts Fore Mutts tourney.

  • East County
  • News
Guests enjoyed food and wine at the 9th annual Forks & Corks Grand Tasting. Photo by Heather Merriman Saba.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 7, 2016
Forks & Corks 2017 tasting tickets go on sale

There are only 1,500 tickets available, and last year four times as many people tried to buy them.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
More than 55 tons of dead fish have already been removed from island canals and shoreline during the seven weeks of the latest red tide outbreak, which has ebbed but never completely released its grip on the island.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • November 7, 2016
Red tide continues to aggravate Longboat Key residents, workers

More than 55 tons of dead fish have already been removed from island canals and shoreline during the seven weeks of the latest outbreak, which has ebbed but never completely released its grip on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The other referendum will decide whether owner Oscar Parsons, 94, can regain the simultaneous residential and business use of 4,200 square feet of penthouse office space at Harbour Square, 4134 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • November 7, 2016
Longboat Key referendum issues preoccupy 2 biz plaza owners

One owner said traffic is the biggest issue islanders are experiencing, which could affect their perception of his plans.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
MTC students are collecting unopened dog and cat food for families who cannot afford veterinary care for their animals. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 7, 2016
Manatee County students ‘ram’ up support for families with pets

MTC is hosting a pet food drive through Nov. 10.

  • East County
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 7, 2016
Siesta Chamber throws back to the 80s

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual Sandfest event Friday night at the Siesta Key Beach pavilion.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Steve Greenbaum and USF System President Judy Genshaft
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 6, 2016
USF hosts Brunch on the Bay

University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee held its annual fundraising event on Nov. 6. University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee held its annual fundraising event on Nov. 6.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • November 6, 2016
Music review: Sarasota Orchestra: Masterworks I

The Sarasota Orchestra tackled treacherous territory with clarity and balance, showcasing the excellence of these musicians.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 6, 2016
Doggone Good Time benefits Donte's Den

Fundraiser for Donte's Den delivers a "Doggone Good Time" at Cedar's Tennis Resort on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 6, 2016
Children First hosts rockin’ fundraiser

Attendees jammed into the night at the annual Rockin’ Lobster Beach Party

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 6, 2016
Donald Trump to stump in Sarasota

The Republican nominee will hold a rally at Robarts Arena Monday.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 5, 2016
Leadership Academy honors Superintendent Lori White

The Sarasota County Schools Leadership Academy recognized Superintendent Lori White during a tribute Saturday evening.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 5, 2016
Longboat Harbour welcomes residents back to paradise

Longboat Harbour hosted a "Welcome Back to Paradise" bash to welcome residents back to the key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 5, 2016
Families welcome fall at Bay Preserve

The Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast hosts residents at Bay Preserve for the 2016 Fall Family Festival.

  • Sarasota
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