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  • Liz Ramos
  • November 7, 2022
Tara residents hit the runway to support Southeastern Guide Dogs

The annual Tara Fall Fashion Show brought about 200 community residents together.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • November 7, 2022
Sarasota police seek witnesses to fatal bicycle crash

A collision between a man on a bike and a dump truck took place last week at Ringling Boulevard and Pineapple Avenue.

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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • November 7, 2022
Golfers give rescue animals a last resort

Satchel's Last Resort is a no-kill shelter in Sarasota for animals with no place else to go.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 7, 2022
Planned Parenthood meets the moment with annual luncheon

The "Meet The Moment" luncheon was held Nov. 7.

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In 2021, Karen Fraclich and Dan Belcher won for their creation “Skull Duggery.” (Courtesy photo)
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  • Abby Weingarten
  • November 7, 2022
Sand sculptors amp up for the Crystal Classic

People come from around the region to marvel at the sensational sand sculptures, take sand sculpting lessons and enjoy the beach at the annual Siesta Key Crystal Classic.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The first decorated segment is lowered into position. (Eric Garwood)
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  • Eric Garwood
  • November 7, 2022
St. Armands tree assembly kicks off

Workers expect to finish the 60-foot tree by end of Monday.

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From left to right: Tom Harmer, Penny Gold, Mike Haycock, Sarah Karon, Ken Schneier, Paul Karon, BJ Bishop, Debra Williams and Jim Brown kick off construction on the stage site Monday. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
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  • November 7, 2022
Longboat staff commemorates start of construction on Town Center stage

Commissioners, donors and town staff gathered at the stage site for the official groundbreaking Monday.

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  • November 7, 2022
Dante Benevento

Congratulations to Dante Benevento, a native of Lakewood Ranch and a junior at Cardinal Mooney HS, who won 4-first place events at the October West Coast Open Martial Arts Championship in Sarasota!

  • East County
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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 7, 2022
Sarasota Medieval Fair creates fantasy fun in Myakka City

A tomato toss was just one of the fun events at the annual festival at the Woods of Mallaranny.

  • East County
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Strandhus, a modern Lido Shores estate, will be one of the homes discussed during MOD Week. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • November 7, 2022
MOD Weekend celebrates architects at work in the tropics and beyond

Architects and scholars will tour local Sarasota homes and talk about what homes in tropical climates around the world have in common.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 6, 2022
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation debuts Rock The Roof fundraiser

The much-delayed — and anticipated — event made its debut on Nov. 5.

  • Black Tie
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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 6, 2022
USF Sarasota-Manatee serves food at Brunch on the Bay

The 28th annual event was held Nov. 6.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • November 6, 2022
Happy birthday, Rev. Brock Patterson

Longboat Island Chapel's surprise party for Rev. Brock Patterson was disguised as a welcome back luncheon.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 6, 2022
New College puts on 43d annual clambake

The annual event was held Nov. 3.

  • Black Tie
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • November 6, 2022
Longboaters line up early for annual Christmas Bazaar

Shoppers arrived a half-hour early to the annual St. Mary, Star of the Sea Christmas Bazaar.

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