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Event hosts Chuck, Sue and Tom DiNatale
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Danny's Dream supports Ewing sarcoma research

The second annual event was hosted on March 23 in the Harbourside Ballroom.

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Garden Club rocks the boat at Dinner and a Movie

The club hosted its annual Dinner and a Movie event on March 22 at Bayfront Park.

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Patrons of Dinner and a Movie in 2018 enjoyed dinner before sitting down to watch Kurt Russell's "Captain Ron.''
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Longboat Garden Club prepares for Friday's Dinner and a Movie

Fundraiser planned at Bayfront Park.

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Marie Wyatt, Kitty Bystrom, Pat Helmuth and Marge Nuzzo
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  • March 21, 2019
Seaplace takes a dip in the pool

Longboaters threw the party on March 20.

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  • March 21, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: March 21

Tina Mulligan captured this moment from Longboat Key after it rained.

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  • March 21, 2019
Longboat Town Hall showcases local talent

On March 20, Longboat Key Town Hall was buzzing with activity for the 4th Annual Artists' Reception.

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  • March 20, 2019
All Angels gets jazzed up

On March 20, nearly 90 church members gathered for a Jazz Night complete with live music from the Al Hixon Band.

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  • March 20, 2019
Temple Beth Israel celebrates Purim

On March 20, Temple Beth Israel members gathered for a reading of the Megillah, Purim play and party.

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  • March 20, 2019
Longboat Key Chamber celebrates members

On March 20, about 85 Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce members gathered at Zota Beach Resort for the annual awards luncheon.

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Michael Garey and Asima Palmer served pancakes at last year's breakfast.
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  • March 20, 2019
Save the date . . . to eat!

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key's annual Pancake and Sausage Breakfast will be held from 7:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 30.

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Michael Jordan File photo
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  • March 20, 2019
Thrilling rewards

Michael Jordan won the gold medal in the juried 2018 Florida Book Awards Popular Fiction Category for his debut thriller "The Company of Demons."

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  • March 20, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Someone else needs to drive

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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The choir will be joined by Daniel Jordan and Jonathan Spivey from the Sarasota Orchestra along with singer Robyn Rocklein.
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  • March 20, 2019
Temple Beth Israel adds new sound to traditional concert

Musicians from the Sarasota Orchestra will join the temple choir for the Florence Katz Memorial Concert on March 27.

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McCarver and Moser has been on St. Armands Circle for 40 years.
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  • March 20, 2019
McCarver & Moser to close St. Armands location in April

Jeweler will consolidate in location downtown after 40 years of business on the Circle.

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  • By Eric Garwood and Suzanne Elliott
  • March 20, 2019
City keeps an eye on Longbeach Village parking

Commission has been offered solutions

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