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  • By One Park Sarasota
  • March 29, 2023
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The entrance of the Harbourside ballroom celebrates the Friars.
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 29, 2023
Longboat Key Club Friars celebrate 30 years of friendship

The anniversary party was held on March 28 at the Longboat Key Club.

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The Shantel Norman Group backed up their eponymous leader.
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 29, 2023
Last chance to Savor the Sounds

Shantel Norman and the Shantel Norman Band are performing April 1 at the Town Center Green.

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Commissioners Deborah Murphy, Debra Williams, BJ Bishop, Penny Gold and past commissioner Sherry Dominick
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 25, 2023
Taste of the Keys Fashion Show stars Longboat Key officials

Town commissioners and Fire Chief Paul Dezzi strutted in support of the Garden Club's Town Center Green beautification project.

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  • Neighbors
Sean Allison, Shannon Johnson, Chris Pfahler, Andrew Vac and Delesa Morris
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 24, 2023
Tidewell Foundation hosts Off the Clock

Interim President Delesa Morris says Tidewell is growing.

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  • Neighbors
Jeanne Guertin-Potoff has her first solo exhibit at Art Center Sarasota.
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 24, 2023
Longboat Key resident shows at Art Center Sarasota

Jeanne Guertin-Potoff's "Adjust Your Focus" exhibition is on display through April 29.

  • Longboat Key
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The second annual doubles pickleball tournament is held at Longboat Harbour.
  • By Ken Comeforo
  • March 22, 2023
Pickleball is a big dill at Longboat Harbour

The condominium's second annual pickleball tournament was held on March 14 and 15.

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Kurt Turner
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 22, 2023
Six authors and a food truck take over Longboat Library

The Longboat Library held an author's showcase on March 19 and invited the Maine Line lobster truck.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Residents enjoy dinner and a movie on March 11 at Bayfront Park.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 20, 2023
Date night with the Longboat Key Garden Club

The Garden Club held its annual dinner and a movie on March 11 at Bayfront Park.

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Allen Speer, Mia Braddock, Laurie Swink, Jerry Fox and Stacey Efaw
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 18, 2023
Sex trafficking survivor speaks out at Christ Church

Christ Church began supporting Selah Freedom in December after making a $50,000 donation to the anti-trafficking nonprofit in Sarasota.

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Kiwanis members gather to present the proceeds of the Lawn Party held on Dec. 5, 2022 to the Children's Guardian Fund.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 17, 2023
Lawn Party proceeds given to Children's Guardian Fund

Over $100,000 was raised at the annual Kiwanis Club fundraiser.

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  • By Jewish Family & Children’s Service of the Suncoast
  • March 16, 2023
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For 36 years, JFCS has been empowering individuals and families of all faiths and backgrounds.

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Party planners Kathleen Riley, Lynne Heuston, Donna Heffner, Vivian Fagan, Pat Clifford, Rudell Hickey, Pam Tselios and Judy Behny
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 16, 2023
Spanish Main Yacht Club celebrates St. Patrick's Day

The club's weekly happy hour was turned into a St. Patrick's Day party on March 15.

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Jenni Kopelman models a sundress and bag.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 14, 2023
St. Mary's holds Sara Campbell fashion show

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church held a fashion show at the Sarasota Yacht Club on Monday.

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Leon Pitts II sings to an audience member.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 13, 2023
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe wows with Motown hits

The Sarasota theater troupe performed its annual concert Sunday evening at the Education Center on Longboat Key.

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