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Lily Pulitzer Fashion Show co-chairs Danielle Gallagher and Veronica Perrelli
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  • Harry Sayer
  • May 1, 2023
Black Tie and Tales: Hermitage Artist Retreat celebrates creatives at dinner

Junior League of Sarasota models take on Lilly Pulitzer, Hermitage Artist Retreat hosts its annual Hermitage Greenfield Prize Dinner and more.

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Scott Schneider, Jason Wysong and Doug Wagner are the finalists for the next superintendent of the School District of Manatee County.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • May 1, 2023
Meet the finalists: Manatee school board selects superintendent finalists

Community members will be able to meet the three finalists and submit feedback.

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Andrea O'Brien learns about "The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You" from its author, Simone Knego.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • May 1, 2023
Bookstore1Sarasota book fair spotlights community of local authors

The two-day downtown Sarasota event brought together 28 local authors.

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Donna Koffman, Amie Austin, Jalina and Maria Beck, Ashley Kozel and Aimee Chouinard
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  • Harry Sayer
  • April 30, 2023
Sarasota Ballet honors executive director at Gala Royale

The Sarasota Ballet's annual gala paid tribute to Executive Director Joseph Volpe at the Circus Arts Conservatory on April 30.

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Bernie Phillips is in the process of offering the lecture series "Fulfilling Our Infinite Potentials: Solving the World's Problems."
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  • Ian Swaby
  • April 30, 2023
For Sarasota man, empowerment comes one mind (and heart) at a time

Bernie Philips, who holds a doctorate in sociology from Cornell University, wants to lead a revolution in the social sciences through his lecture series.

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Sarasota County's planned shuttle service between downtown and SRQ would utilize trolley-like vehicles every 20 to 30 minutes.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 29, 2023
County plans trolley service between SRQ and downtown Sarasota

The shuttle service would serve the growing number of visitors flying into Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport and staying downtown.

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Lieutenant Brandon Desch climbs a ladder as part of the first step of the search and rescue training Thursday.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • April 29, 2023
Longboat fire department gets refresher course on search and rescue

Firefighters practiced the correct way to conduct a search and rescue in a two-story home.

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Sarasota Military Academy High School teacher arrested
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 28, 2023
Sarasota Military Academy High School teacher arrested

Michelle Little, 29, is facing a felony charge of indecent, lewd or lascivious touching of a 17-year-old male student.

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Donna Pettinato, Sandy Finnegan, Margaret Lachmann
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  • Sidra Wali
  • April 28, 2023
Women's Golf Association tees off end of season

Club members gathered for a luncheon at the Harbourside Ballroom to celebrate another great season.

  • Longboat Key
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Co-chairs Heather Urribarri and Kevin St. John
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  • April 28, 2023
Big Brothers Big Sisters brings Spring Soiree to Lakewood Ranch

The annual Spring Soiree was held at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club on April 27.

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Doug Wagner was selected to be one of three candidates vying to be the next superintendent of the School District of Manatee County.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • April 28, 2023
Manatee School Board names three finalists for superintendent

The three finalists, Doug Wagner, Jason Wysong and Scott Schneider, will be interviewed in-person May 10 -11.

  • East County
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Amber Austin, owner and founder of South Florida Ballroom, leads a private dance lesson at the Paradise Center.
    By
  • Sidra Wali
  • April 28, 2023
Paradise Center emphasizes importance of brain health in May

The Paradise Center will host ballroom dance lessons and improv classes taught by professionals to help cognitive function and body health.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nikka Colorado and Courtenay Smith strike a yoga pose in their new Waterside Place studio.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • April 28, 2023
Shack Yoga + Fitness opens second location in Waterside Place

The Shack Yoga opened its second location after being on Central Avenue in the Rosemary District for the past 10 years.

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Sarasota city commissioners hope an impending ban on smoking on city beaches will result in far fewer beach butts. A separate ordinance will also ban smoking in city parks. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 28, 2023
Smoking ban in the works for Sarasota County beaches, parks

County commissioners voted 3-1 to direct staff to prepare an ordinance that is enforceable.

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Co-chairwoman Montana Taplinger, speaker Lindsy Parrott and co-chairwoman Nikki Sedacca
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  • Harry Sayer
  • April 27, 2023
Selby Gardens highlights Tiffany Glass at Lunch in the Gardens

Tiffany Glass work was highlighted at the latest Selby Lunch in the Gardens at Michael's on the Bay on April 26.

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