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Cause 4 Fashion models
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  • Harry Sayer
  • December 5, 2021
Neuro Challenge Foundation returns to the runway during Cause4Fashion

The annual Neuro Challenge event was held Dec. 3.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • December 5, 2021
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe enjoys a Night at the Savoy

The annual gala was held Dec. 4.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 5, 2021
Home on Siesta Drive sells for $6.275 million

Bay Island Shores property is the top seller for Nov. 22-26 in the Sarasota, Siesta Key and Palmer Ranch areas.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Built in 1967, the home at 7 Winslow Drive has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,075 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 5, 2021
Longboat Shores home sells for $1.76 million

Property on Winslow Place is highest seller on Longboat Key for the week of Nov. 22-26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 5, 2021
Kiwanis Lawn Party returns on Longboat Key

The fundraising event, which was canceled in 2020, returned to the new Town Center Green in 2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 5, 2021
St. Armands Circle Holiday Night of Lights fills the Circle with good cheer

People flooded the Circle for caroling, Christmas lights, dancing and pictures with Santa.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 5, 2021
Temple Beth Israel celebrates sixth night of Hanukkah

The congregation came together for home-cooked food and the lighting of several menorahs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • December 4, 2021
25th annual Holiday Parade draws thousands to downtown Sarasota

The annual parade made its roaring return on Dec. 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • December 4, 2021
Meals on Wheels' Holiday Shoebox Drive at Lakewood Ranch Elks Lodge scores for seniors

The 16th annual Community Holiday Shoebox Drive and Reception collects shoeboxes loaded with gifts for homebound seniors in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch senior wrestler Ranson Coons said he's been working on his cardio every night for an hour in preparation for this season.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 4, 2021
Lakewood Ranch High's star senior wrestler is motivated to finish his career strong

Lakewood Ranch High's Ranson Coons works late into the night for a state championship run

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • December 4, 2021
Hanukkah on The Green at UTC a huge hit in Sarasota

Entertainment wows the crowd at Hanukkah on The Green at UTC of Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Nikki Milbrod of Orlando and her dad Steve Milbrod of Lakewood Ranch enjoy a snow storm during Music on Main. "I couldn't wait to come back (to Music on Main," Nikki says. "The people are amazing here."
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 4, 2021
Music on Main's return to Lakewood Ranch attracts thousands

Off since March 2020 due to the pandemic, Lakewood Ranch's Music on Main makes triumphant return

  • East County
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • December 4, 2021
Fresh Fridays returns with holiday cheer

The returning monthly event brought holiday cheer on Dec. 3

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • December 4, 2021
Crowds return for Sarasota Christmas Tree Lighting

The downtown tree lighting event returned Dec. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Byron Dorgan and Steve Gunderson
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 3, 2021
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church launches speaker series

The first speaker was former U.S. Sen. Byron Dorgan, who spoke about bridging the gap between parties.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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