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The handbells and hand chimes are carefully placed along the table so musicians like Suzi Regulski can grab them when needed.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • June 12, 2024
Lakewood Ranch resident found her passion with Ring Sarasota

Sweetwater's Suzi Regulski will perform with handbell ensemble Ring Sarasota at Sights and Sounds at Waterside Place on June 14.

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Brenda Jameson, Caleb Jameson, Sam DiGiammarino and Connie Schindewolf
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  • Petra Rivera
  • June 12, 2024
Childhood turtle rescue inspires student to pursue marine biology

The Longboat Key Turtle Watch helped Caleb Jameson find his path. Now, he helps others find turtle tracks.

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Michael Karp brings out an article he found on a topic they were discussing in Thinking Out Loud.
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  • Petra Rivera
  • June 12, 2024
Retired trial lawyer moderates discussion groups on current events

Mike Karp uses his Bronx roots and legal knowledge to facilitate conversations on world news and political issues.

  • Longboat Key
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Barb Torrence and Susan Walters, Longboat Library volunteers
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  • Petra Rivera
  • June 11, 2024
Need a beach read? Longboat Library has you covered with 6 picks

From hurricane tales to a Longboat Key murder mystery, library volunteers recommend Florida-flavored books you won't be able to put down.

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Moana (Priscilla Ward) and Te Fiti (Veronica Gonzalez) meet one of their biggest fans, 9-year-old Mackenzie Carney. Carney dressed for the occassion in a Moana T-shirt and matching bell bottom pants.
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • June 11, 2024
The Mall at University Town Center kicks off summer with a luau

The mall hosted a Moana-themed luau with music, crafts and hula dancing.

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Love Gordon, Addison Riesen, Solomyn Hoinkas and Coco Claypoole show off their art made with recycled cardboard.
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  • Petra Rivera
  • June 10, 2024
Home-school students present projects on Ocean Day

Mote's Ocean Day celebration challenges local home-school students to learn about ways to take care of Florida's waters.

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Toni Muirhead has loved creating beaded art to hang on trees along the Peaceful Path.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 10, 2024
12 things to do this summer in Manatee County

Take a look at things to do and places to go this summer in eastern Manatee County.

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Eagle Trace's Susan Cueto has published a children's book to help pre-K students overcome their fears of starting school.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 10, 2024
Lakewood Ranch educator covers pre-K jitters in her first book

Susan Cueto hopes her book can help pre-K students overcome their fear of starting school.

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Jason Richards and Andre Hidalgo joke around while picking up car parts on Gulf of Mexico Drive.
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  • Petra Rivera
  • June 9, 2024
Manasota Track Club picks up trash on Gulf of Mexico Drive

After an early morning run, the track club gets together to clean up and socialize.

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Robert Winkle, Lori Goldmeier and Geoff Martz
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • June 8, 2024
SRQCon hosts all things pop culture at Selby Library

Cosplayers flocked to the event, which featured vendors, crafts and an escape room.

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Queen of the Night blooms for crowd at Selby Gardens
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • June 7, 2024
Queen of the Night blooms for crowd at Selby Gardens

The flowering cactus only shows its blossoms for one night each year.

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Celery Fields is a mecca for birders and other nature lovers.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • June 7, 2024
Sarasota Audubon Society announces incoming president

Longtime area resident Sara Reisinger started at the nonprofit as a volunteer.

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Campers Xander Francois, Brooke Turner and Nicky Korenek find sea urchins while dip netting.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • June 7, 2024
Mote launches new kids camp themes for summer

As the first week of camp starts, Mote's education department dives into a summer of fresh takes on learning.

  • Longboat Key
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Debby Debile and Amy Steinhauser
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • June 7, 2024
Meet the new team at The Paradise Center

Amy Steinhauser and Debby Debile plan to make The Paradise Center a fresh space for new and returning members.

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Dianne Fonseca is a 25-year cancer survivor with a goal to raise $1 million for the American Cancer Society.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • June 6, 2024
Palm Aire resident aims for $1 million donation to American Cancer Society

Palm Aire's Dianne Fonseca has raised over $600,000 so far.

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