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Petra Rivera
July 28, 2024

Sarasota Sailing Squadron teaches adults to sail in weeklong camp

General Manager Eduardo Sylvestre started the camps to make sailing more accessible to those getting a late start.

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Petra Rivera
July 27, 2024

The Paradise Center’s volunteer program thrives after relaunch

The nonprofit's volunteers assist with reception, gardening, marketing and events.

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Petra Rivera
July 26, 2024

Longboat doctor hosts seminar on heart disease prevention

Dr. Coerlida Ashby said that 80% of heart disease is preventable and that the first step is knowing your numbers and risk.

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Petra Rivera
July 25, 2024

Plymouth Harbor employees and their children receive $30K in scholarships

The Doyle Scholarships continue the legacy of late Plymouth Harbor residents Bernard and Mildred Doyle.

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Petra Rivera, Kat Wingert
July 24, 2024

Longboat's Harold Ronson inspired others through giving, storytelling

The well-known Longboat Key resident and philanthropist died on July 15 at age 98.

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Petra Rivera
July 24, 2024

Longboat women embrace weightlifting for health and longevity

Women from Longboat Key Fitness lift to improve mobility and muscle development.

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Miri Hardy
July 22, 2024

With rising water levels, manatees return to Myakka

Water quality and abundant food are key draws for these massive park regulars.

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Petra Rivera
July 19, 2024

Author honors late husband's fights for justice and safer air travel

Plymouth Harbor resident Ruth Kreindler's new book details attorney Lee Kreindler's legal advocacy for victims and their families in major aviation disasters.

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Petra Rivera
July 18, 2024

Longboat Island Chapel hosts Stillpoint Mission’s new president

The chapel collected toilet paper to donate to the nonprofit.

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Carter Weinhofer
July 16, 2024

Great blue heron rescued from fishing line

Terri Driver helped a great blue heron while on patrol for Longboat Key Turtle Watch.

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Petra Rivera
July 16, 2024

84-year-old lives his dream as a stand-up comedian

On-stage as "Gerry Atric," Longboat's Cliff Hornsby injects a dose of levity into the aging process.

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Petra Rivera
July 15, 2024

Longboat Key Garden Club sends 16 students to Mote camp

The club funded its most Mote summer camp scholarships ever for children who live on Longboat or whose parents work on Longboat.

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Petra Rivera
July 15, 2024

Longboat Harbour residents host goodbye party for longtime friend

Larry Bateman has been a dedicated member of Longboat Harbour for 25 years who helped cultivated strong bonds between the residents.

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Petra Rivera
July 10, 2024

Mahjong at The Paradise Center improves cognitive skills, builds community

Carol Peschel mastered the art of mahjong and now breaks down the challenging game for Longboaters.

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Petra Rivera
July 7, 2024

Christ Church of Longboat Key honors America through worship music

The Rev. Julia Piermont curated a music program of American hymns for the Sunday service after July 4.

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