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  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 5, 2017
Indian Beach-Sapphire Shores neighborhood hosts annual craft show

Neighbors gathered for an afternoon of art and music.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 5, 2017
SKA hosts annual breakfast

Siesta Key Association members gathered at St. Boniface Episcopal Church on Siesta Key for their sold out event.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 5, 2017
Record run in Lakewood Ranch

Annual fundraising run in Lakewood Ranch has record participation.

  • East County
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 4, 2017
Sarasota residents show support for President Trump

Sarasota hosted a Spirit of America Rally, part of a national initiative to show support of President Trump.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 4, 2017
Longboat Key Center for the Arts highlights community talent

The Annual Community Juried Exhibition officially opened on March 4.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • March 4, 2017
Mad for March gets sports fans excited for the NCAA basketball tournament

The March 3 event at Mercedes-Benz of Sarasota featured several celebrities such as Dick Vitale and Ryan-Hunter Reay.

  • Black Tie
Brook Bello received the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest civilian award for community service, in December from the White House. Photo by Niki Kottmann
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 4, 2017
People with Purpose: Brook Bello

Founder of More Too Life Brook Bello channels her experience as a victim of trafficking into advocating for an end to this modern form of slavery.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 4, 2017
Garden Club puts Longboat Key homes on parade

Four homes provided unique looks into Longboat living.

  • Longboat Key
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EJ McBroom, Sherry Kittle, Belinda Russell, Kathy and Jerry Lindeman and Richard McBroom
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 3, 2017
Bird Key celebrates the Eagles

The Alter Eagles performed for the club on March 3.

  • Longboat Key
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Cynthia Craig, Betsy Winder, Jeff Hotchkiss and Ken Schneider
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 3, 2017
Longboat Key Club members enjoy night under stars

The club hosted its first Jazz Under the Stars event on March 3.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 3, 2017
Mustangs tripped up in state semifinal

A key injury made things tough for Lakewood Ranch in its 54-49 loss to Sickles.

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 3, 2017
St. Mary Royal Rummage Sale leads customers on treasure hunt

The annual sale had items ranging from clothing to small appliances.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 3, 2017
Police Department releases report on accidents involving bicycles

So far, there have been three accidents involving bicycles on the Key in 2017.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 3, 2017
Bankers Life insurance aims to recognize Sarasota volunteers

Do you know a volunteer worthy of recognition? Nominate them for the Bankers Life Golden Beacon program.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 3, 2017
Sarasota Urban Sketchers host first fundraiser

An chance friendship provides the perfect venue for the Sarasota Urban Sketchers first event.

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