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Waleed Ibrahim of Smile Design Dentistry and Lynnae Cepielik of ZimVie Dental
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  • Ian Swaby
  • November 13, 2024
Sarasota dentist offers free dental implants to veterans

In advance of Veterans Day, Smile Design Dentistry offered free dental implants, including full mouth reconstructions, to 15 veterans.

  • Sarasota
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Juan Leon and Tony Fudoli
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • November 12, 2024
Siesta bar hosts Marine Corps birthday after overcoming hurricane damage

Gilligan's Island Bar & Grill hosted the celebration for the 11th year.

  • Siesta Key
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Gino Calleja and Cristel Ramires serve soup with Kolucan Mexican Bar and Grill.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • November 12, 2024
Bowls of Hope helps fill the bowls of those in need

All Faiths Food Bank's largest fundraiser of the year, Bowls of Hope welcomed the community for a sampling of artisan bowls and soups in support of the food bank.

  • Sarasota
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Remembering the Longboat friends we lost
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 12, 2024
Remembering the Longboat friends we lost

This offseason, Longboat Key said goodbye to several friends, family and community members.

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Conductor Lynn Cleary leads the Manatee Community Concert Band at Waterside Place on Aug. 27.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • November 12, 2024
Manatee Community Concert Band kicks off a new season

The Manatee Community Concert Band is open to all ages and skill levels, but members must read sheet music.

  • East County
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The uniform of the day for the Marine veterans — red polo shirts with the Marine Corps emblem. From left, David Matthews, Doug Rigg, Art Dehardt, Bob Fields, Debbie Fields, Joe Felice and David Doak.
    By
  • Michael Harris
  • November 11, 2024
Marine vets gather to celebrate Corps birthday

For the 22nd year, Marina Jack hosted area veterans in commemorating the U.S. Marine Corps 249th anniversary.

  • Sarasota
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Ethan Parker, 12, rides with the Historic Aircraft Society.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • November 11, 2024
Veterans Day parade honors the sacrifices of the community's veterans

The parade brought together local schools, organizations, clubs and city departments in honor of veterans.

  • Sarasota
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Locals Annabeth Howton and Jenna Barnett at the St. Armands Circle Art Festival.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • November 11, 2024
St. Armands Art Festival welcomes back customers to the Circle

Sarasota and Longboat residents supported St. Armand businesses as they recover after the hurricanes.

  • Longboat Key
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Maggie Oberst, Catherine Costello and Bonnie Schneider at the St. Mary Christmas Bazaar.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • November 11, 2024
St. Mary's Women’s Guild hosts handmade Christmas market

St. Mary Star of the Sea Women’s Guild hosted its annual Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 9.

  • Longboat Key
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Sean Rabus, who is 5, defies the odds every day, making his mother, Maureen Flood Rabus, beam with pride.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 11, 2024
Lakewood Ranch family to support epilepsy research with Seany's Shuffle

Sean Rabus is defying the odds as he continues to thrive living with Menkes disease, a rare type of epilepsy.

  • East County
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Gilbert McNeal first grader Alec Adams made a sign for the parade that was close to his heart.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 10, 2024
McNeal Elementary students honor veterans with parade

Lakewood Ranch High's band and color guard help McNeal students pay tribute to veterans.

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Parrish's Diane Fogo-Harter shows off the Valentino Loco Rose purse she won. "It's a beautiful bag," she says.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 10, 2024
Designer Bag Bingo bigger, better than ever in Sarasota

Sisterhood for Good's annual Bingo night draws 230 women to the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • East County
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What would the Santa's Grand Arrival Parade be without Santa and Mrs. Claus arriving at the Mall at University Town Center?
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 10, 2024
Santa's Grand Arrival Parade a gift to thousands in Sarasota

The annual parade provides helicopter stunts by Erendira Wallenda, bright lights, music and fun for the masses at the Mall at UTC.

  • East County
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Rita Lewis, owner of the Linger Lodge, and Gretchen Nasman serve gumbo.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • November 9, 2024
Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee fills bowls at Lakewood Main Street

Local restaurants served soup to raise funds for Meals on Wheels' Food Bank of Manatee.

  • East County
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Rev. David Marshall of All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church, Rev. Julia Piermont of Christ Church of Longboat Key, Rabbi Stephen Sniderman of Temple Beth Israel, Rev. Jeffrey Nunes and Rev. Brock Patterson of Longboat Island Chapel and Rev. Kenneth Blyth of St. Armands Key Lutheran Church.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • November 9, 2024
Congregations on Longboat Key plan to unite at annual interfaith service

When the community needs a beacon of light, religious congregations started an interfaith ministry to encourage bonding and help between Longboat congregants and residents.

  • Longboat Key
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Shane Catts, who started Happy Paddler Kayak Tours & Ecoventures with his wife, Holly Rolls, said the Longboat Key-based business has been proud to be part of so many families' favorite times vacationing and living on the island in the nearly 10 years it has been open on the north end.
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