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Sonia Gauthier owns Gauthier Salon & Wellness Spa with her husband. The couple moved to Florida from Montreal.
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  • Petra Rivera
  • May 11, 2024
Gauthier Salon and Wellness Spa plans summer mingling events

The Gauthiers will host monthly parties on their private balcony as a way to spotlight local organizations and talents.

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Nicole Machenheimer and Maloney
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  • Ian Swaby
  • May 10, 2024
Sarasota teacher adopts dog her class met on field trip

Maloney was a special guest during a performance of "The Call of the Wild" at the Van Wezel.

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Femcity of Sarasota hosts a Hawaiian-themed party for its spring fashion show on May 2.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • May 7, 2024
Local women's networking group hosts Hawaiian-themed fashion show

Female entrepreneurs found networking opportunities, business advice and sisterhood from the Sarasota Branch of Femcity.

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Allan Goldfarb and Isaac Azerad in 2018
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  • Petra Rivera
  • May 7, 2024
Allan Goldfarb honored at Temple Beth Israel for board service

After 10 years of ensuring TBI's safety, Goldfarb is honored by synagogue members after stepping down from his official position.

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NASA Webb Space Telescope unveils young stars in formation.
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  • Petra Rivera
  • May 7, 2024
Recent space discoveries subject of NASA scientist's presentation

Longboat Key resident Frank Sulzman spoke to the Bird Key Yacht Club about the Webb Telescope and the possibility of finding life on other planets.

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Emmanuelle Nobert, performer from Karen's Hora Loca dressed in a costume based on "The Mask," and Deirdra Sampson
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  • Ian Swaby
  • May 6, 2024
Downtown Sarasota becomes festival scene for Cinco de Mayo

The weekend included block parties at Circo and El Melvin Cocina Mexicana.

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Front row: Cory Modersohn, Jan Mackell and Mauro Privilegi. Back row: Sherri Kaufman, Harold Kaufman, Alan and Robin Zuckerman at the Seaplace Kentucky Derby Party
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • May 6, 2024
Longboat Key condos party for Kentucky Derby

Seaplace and Longboat Key Club residents wear their best hats and outfits to watch the 150th Kentucky Derby.

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Julie Peters hosts her first pop-up event at The Green at University Town Center on April 13.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • May 6, 2024
Nurse-turned-florist finds roots with Posies Flower Truck

Julie Peters's budding business will be making the rounds at special events in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch.

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Lou Newman observing the Plymouth Harbor rookery from his apartment.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • May 6, 2024
At 93, wildlife photographer keeps his focus behind the lens

Former drive-thru farm veterinarian Lou Newman retraces the winding road that led him to Sarasota and his passion for photography.

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Zeta the Babe offers a performance.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • May 5, 2024
Pride fest spotlights arts talents in the LGBTQ+ community

Now in its 14th year, Be Fabulous Music & Arts Pride Fest brought together a lineup of local musicians to perform for the community.

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Mike Kopp and Max McCloud have a laugh together.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • May 5, 2024
Concert helps Sarasota community 'Vibe on Palm'

The night’s entertainment at Fresh Fridays on South Palm Avenue featured The Alan Grant Band.

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James Livingston, Lauren Cross, Lyn Swann and Judy Young are registered nurses working at the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • May 5, 2024
National Nurses Week shines light on local nurses

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center nurses share their passion for their careers.

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Mill Creek's Debbie Snow's loves painting bees because Debbie means "little bee" in Hebrew.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 4, 2024
Peace Presbyterian Church hosts Artists on the Path

Local artists showcase their work along the church's Peaceful Path.

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The group meets in Walter Sparkman's home.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • May 3, 2024
Succulents thrive in (somewhat) secret garden in Sarasota

In a quiet, leafy corner of the city, the Sarasota Succulent Society has been raising hardy plants since 1950.

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Grand Living at Lakewood Ranch resident Bea Gardner celebrates her second place victory with her horse Charlie.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 2, 2024
Grand Living hosts first charity event with a Kentucky Derby

Residents raised $3,195 for Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation for the neonatal intensive care unit.

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