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Allini fizzy bath truffles: $18.95. Allini bath bombs: $6.95. Allini artisan bar soap: $9.95. Set of 3 cosmetic bags: $59.95. Yellow natural sponge: $19.95.
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Longboat Key weather page photo: November 10

Sergio Albuquerque captured this photo of a sand crab running along Longboat Key.

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  • November 9, 2022
Hurricane Nicole blows the Fall Fling inside

About 40 church members attended the Fall Fling at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church.

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The Nassoons practice for a concert at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church on Saturday. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
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  • November 9, 2022
The Nassoons: A cappella for the ages

At 90 years old, Jeremiah Ford is the longest traveling and singing of the Princeton group, which is performing Saturday at a Longboat Key church.

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Architecture Sarasota's 10th MOD Weekend will feature a yoga class at the iconic Umbrella house designed by Paul Rudolph on Sunday, Nov. 5. 
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  • November 9, 2022
Lido Shores’ homes stand as a testament of time — and fabulous architecture

This architecturally unique neighborhood helped launch the Sarasota School of modernist architecture. Its vision of the future is not a thing of the past.

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Crews assembled St. Armands Circle's new 60-foot tree this week. (Eric Garwood)
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  • November 9, 2022
St. Armands annual Holiday Night of Lights event canceled

St. Armands Circle Association cancels the 44th annual Holiday Night of Lights event, citing restrictions caused by the one-time Holiday Spectacular event in Circle park.

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A healthy bay benefits its adjacent ecosystem, whether in water or on land. (File photo)
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  • November 9, 2022
Estuary Program takes on comprehensive review of Sarasota Bay health

Projects for restoration include local and federally funded projects with the expectation of lessening future water pollution.

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Graci McGillicuddy hopes All Star Children’s Foundation will become a model for foster care across the nation. (Photo by Harry Sayer)
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  • November 9, 2022
Siesta couple creates place of love, support for foster kids and their families

Graci McGillicuddy turned her passion for children’s welfare into a welcoming haven for foster children.

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The home at 501 Reclinata Drive has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,784 square feet of living area. (Eric Garwood)
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  • November 9, 2022
Reclinata Drive home tops sales at $1.9 million

A Reclinata Drive home tops the week's sales at $1.9 million.

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  • November 9, 2022
Sarasota, Manatee county general election results 2022

The 2022 general election was held Nov. 8. The voter turnout was 62.02% in Sarasota County and 61.2% in Manatee County.

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Fran Blum believes success is sexy. (Photo by Mark Wemple)
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  • November 8, 2022
Fran Blum believes success is sexy. And who’s going to argue with her?

In Fran Blum’s book of life there are no empty pages. There are many tales of travel, far-flung adventures, romance, groundbreaking careers and many missions accomplished.

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An ordinance passed in 1982 allowed for the Key to be grandfathered in and keep their regulation powers. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
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  • November 8, 2022
Town to consider short-term rental registration program

Longboat Key is among few jurisdictions allowed to continue regulating short-term rental properties.

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Michael Garey, Woody and Sue Wolverton and Svetlana Ivashchenko from the Children's Guardian Fund.
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  • November 8, 2022
Tickets on sale for Lawn Party by the Bay

The Lawn Party by the Bay is from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 at Ken Thompson Park.

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St. Armands Circle Association Executive Director Rachel Burns says her mission is to find new and innovative ways to bring people to St. Armands Circle. (Photo by Lori Sax)
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  • November 8, 2022
Get to know the leader of the St. Armands Circle Association

Rachel Burns, the new executive director of the St. Armands Circle Association, brings passion to the position.

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John Brill is a founding member of the Rotary Club of Longboat Key. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
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  • November 8, 2022
John Brill, an honored and humble veteran and Rotarian

The Rotary Club of Longboat Key is holding its ninth annual Veterans Day event on Friday at Temple Beth Israel.

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