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The Haven’s Development Director Hallie Peilet Young held a book signing for her newly published book, “My Disability Is My Superpower: Seeing The Ability In Disability” at The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime.
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  • Dariela Delgado
  • March 5, 2023
A book signing that embraces the ability in disability

The Haven's Development Director Hallie Young held her first book signing for her newly published book, "My Disability Is My Superpower: Seeing the Ability in Disability."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Vic Cipolla and Jessica Obiezinski took home the prize.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • March 5, 2023
Sarasota celebrities square off at SCD Sunset Showdown

The Sarasota Contemporary Dance fundraiser pitted local figures against one another in a dance showdown on held March. 4.

  • Black Tie
Mary Jane Tolpa, Mary Kupiec and Nancy Ross
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 5, 2023
Record-breaking year for Royal Rummage Sale

Over 800 tickets sold for the Early Bird sale held on March 3.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Randall and Maria Wagner are excited their dog, Carmella, won "cutest" in the Lucky Dog Parade in 2020.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 5, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Community Activities hosts Irish Celtic Festival

The Irish Celtic Festival will return to Greenbrook Adventure Park on March 11 for day of Irish music, food and fun.

  • East County
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President Delesa Morris and Bix Mannion
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  • Harry Sayer
  • March 4, 2023
Tidewell Foundation addresses veterans care at signature luncheon

The annual Tidewell Foundation Signature Luncheon brought Dr. Sudip Bose to the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota on March. 3.

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Yo-Yo Ma performed with the orchestra.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • March 4, 2023
Sarasota Orchestra brings Yo Yo Ma to Sarasota

The renowned musician Yo-Yo Ma played with the Sarasota Orchestra at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall during its annual gala on March 2.

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Lakewood Ranch's Beth Wood, her father John James from Ohio, and her husband Brian Wood, pick out a good spot on the street before the band begins.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • March 4, 2023
Friends of the Lakewood Ranch Library benefits from Music on Main

The monthly concert series and block party generates funds that will stock the library's bookstore.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Manatee Technical College culinary student Shamya Andrews shows Tieler Gittleman, the chair of the Lakewood Ranch Young Leaders Alliance, the finer points of using a knife.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 4, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Young Leaders Alliance cooks up new event

Members from the nonprofit experienced the art of cooking at Manatee Technical College.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mikhail Roberts, Jordan Rich, Jackson Purdy, and Brian Zane in the FSU_Asolo Conservatory production of "An Inspector Calls."
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • March 3, 2023
'An Inspector Calls' hosts dinner, with a side order of blame

The FSU/Asolo Conservatory play "An Inspector Calls" crashes an elitist Edwardian dinner party with a harsh message of personal responsibility.

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  • March 3, 2023
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1247 Westway Drive sold March 1 for $7.48 million.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 3, 2023
Waterfront Lido Shores home sells for $7.5 million

The modern home on Westway Drive was designed by an acclaimed local architect.

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The town of Longboat Key has started conversations for 2023 hurricane season preparations.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • March 3, 2023
Town starts urging residents to prepare for hurricane season

Longboat Key Fire Chief Paul Dezzi gave a presentation to residents Wednesday morning on hurricane preparedness.

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Two residents of a Project 180 home share breakfast cooking duties. The program received a donation of $360,000 through a combination of grant funding and a low-interest loan from Community Foundation of Sarasota County to purchase its second home.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 3, 2023
Parolee housing program receives donation for second group home

Community Foundation of Sarasota County has funded the purchase of a second home for Project 180, which offers housing for former inmates as they transition into society.

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    In Memoriam |
  • March 3, 2023
Mary Lou Johnson

Mary Lou Johnson of Minneapolis, MN, and Longboat Key, FL, passed away on August 27, 2022, in her home surrounded by her three children.

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Mike Ferguson and Kim Ettel, two residents who have property bordering Lena Road, check out future plans for the road at a public meeting hosted by Manatee County at Peace Presbyterian Church.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 3, 2023
Manatee County explains Lena Road extension project at public meeting

Bradenton residents who live in the corridor received answers at a county information session on how the project will affect them.

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