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Connie DiMaggio, Sparky Pashkow, Karen Pashkow and Greg Bodkin
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • February 12, 2024
Longboat Harbour throws Super Bowl party

The Rec Hall committee found creative ways to spice up the Super Bowl with themed dishes.

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Vice Principal Robin Hamilton and Principal John Hettler run the Sea of Strengths Academy.
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • February 11, 2024
Lakewood Ranch school emphasizes joy of learning

Sea of Strengths Academy, which serves third through 12th graders with learning disabilities, instills confidence in its students alongside its highly structured approach to academics.

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Susan Redgrave's dog Molly with a "Kiss Me" shirt
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  • Ian Swaby
  • February 11, 2024
Pups and people celebrate Valentine’s Day at Boo’s

The Boo’s Ice House & Dog Bar Valentine’s Day Celebration featured vendors, raffles, live music and drinks, and plenty of wagging tails and affection.

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Lakewood Ranch's Steve and Laura Saladino finish the Run for the Beads together. Steve says Laura, who married him 31 years ago, "is still trying to get away," but she can't run fast enough.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 10, 2024
Run for the Beads returns to Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch

The Mardi Gras-themed event produced a fun atmosphere while generating serious funds for community nonprofits.

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Linn Torres at the "New to You" art sale at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church
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  • Petra Rivera
  • February 10, 2024
All Angels' art sale raises record amount of money in first 3 days

The annual art sale at All Angels by the Sea has received more than 300 art pieces.

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Anna and Elsa walk their fans over to a better photo spot. The sisters were mobbed with hugs the minute they arrived.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • February 10, 2024
Movie in the Park at Waterside Place attracts 'Frozen' super fans

It was a special night in Lakewood Ranch to stay up late and dress like your favorite princess.

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Longboat Key resident Rusty Chinnis offers private fly casting lessons.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • February 10, 2024
The art of fly casting: Lessons from a local guide

A Longboat Observer reporter spends an afternoon learning fly casting from local fisherman and resident Rusty Chinnis.

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Ed's Tavern was founded in Lakewood Ranch in 2008.
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  • Jay Heater
  • February 9, 2024
Ed's Tavern to host block party at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

Co-owners Bob Bender and Albert Myara wanted to celebrate their 10 years of ownership.

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University Park's Bart Schubert lip-synchs to Robert Palmer's "Simply Irresistible" while Dancing Queens, a dance group from University Park, dances in the background.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 8, 2024
Dancers, models take center stage at University Park Fashion Show

Proceeds from the University Park Women's Club event benefit area charities.

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Spanish Main Yacht Club President Joan Sherry turns the valve to start the water.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • February 8, 2024
Spanish Main Yacht Club celebrates $1M potable water project

Residents, town staff and project leads gathered around the main valve on Feb. 7 to turn the water on.

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Melissa Douberly searches for weeds in the dirt.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • February 8, 2024
Junior League refreshes butterfly garden at Child Protection Center

The butterfly garden is a reminder of the CPC's mission, which encourages children to spread their wings.

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Kim Fenwick and Susie Hettmansperger are this year's Trash to Treasure co-chairs.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • February 7, 2024
Trash to Treasure sale is a deal haven for Longboaters

The annual rummage sale is Feb. 16-17 at the Gulfshore of Longboat Key mobile home park.

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Becky Calevro competes in the Florida State Western Dressage Championships with the help of Mark Hiser, the executive director of Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy. She is the first exceptional rider to represent SMART in a competition.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 7, 2024
SMART provides competitive opportunities for exceptional riders

Riders with physical, social or emotional disabilities representing Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy compete at western dressage shows, which give a confidence boost while also providing therapy.

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Lakewood Ranch's Morgan Gabrielson fills a stadium with snacks for every Kansas City Chiefs game.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 6, 2024
East Bradenton residents gear up for Super Bowl Sunday

Super Bowl festivities bring families together for good food and fun.

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Vennie Hotchkiss sews a boot.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • February 6, 2024
Take a trip to the 1800s at Myakka River Rendezvous

The pre-1840s living history event showcases Florida’s history through exhibitors dedicated to the process of reenacting the past.

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