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Since he had a widowmaker heart attack in 2015, Sarasota artist Fabio Dal Boni has been seeking to recapture what he saw during that time.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • November 29, 2023
Artist's work represents his experience with a life beyond

Fabio Dal Boni says his paintings on aluminum are inspired by a visit to the afterlife in 2015.

  • Arts + Culture
Bonnie Caulson, Jessica Braemer, Ellie Casebolt, Lora Bostick and Shadeed Wright are at Grace Community Church on Nov. 17. The church made a $25,000 donation to Better Together.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • November 29, 2023
Grace Community Church focuses on outreach

The Lakewood Ranch church has a hand in many community events and supports several local nonprofits.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
All of the tennis center courts are being used for the tournament.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • November 29, 2023
20th Longboat Key tennis tournament attracts players countrywide

The Senior Men’s United States Tennis Association Tournament will be played from Nov. 27 to Dec. 3 and is dubbed one of the "Triple Crown" Florida tournaments.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Former Florida Senate President Bill Galvano, Concession owner Bruce Cassidy, PGA Tour Champions President Miller Brady, Intersport founder Charles Besser and former PGA Tour star Peter Jacobsen announced the new World Champions Cup in April.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 28, 2023
World Champions Cup to throw block party in Lakewood Ranch

The inaugural PGA Tour Champions event is going all out to thank The Concession and the region.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Rev. Juila Piermont
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • November 27, 2023
Christ Church of Longboat Key chooses first full-time pastor

The Rev. Julia Piermont shares her excitement of being the new pastor for Christ Church and her admiration of its foundation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Whitney Barazoto, Dan Barazoto, Elizabeth Barazoto, Lisa Barazoto and Magally Ramsaier
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • November 27, 2023
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosts Light Up Longboat

Local residents and organizations gathered to mark the beginning of the holiday season with the fifth annual Light Up Longboat tree-lighting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nearly 500 donated shoeboxes fill one of two vans at the Holiday Shoebox Drive at the Lakewood Ranch Elks on Dec. 4, 2021.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 27, 2023
Meals on Wheels Plus prepares for annual Shoebox Collection

Helping out Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee with shoeboxes has become a tradition for Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch members.

  • East County
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The Longboat Key 43th annual Interfaith Service
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • November 26, 2023
Religious congregations of Longboat share in fellowship with interfaith service

Christ Church of Longboat Key hosted six congregations for the 43rd annual Interfaith Thanksgiving service to remind everyone the meaning of giving thanks and sharing in community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Santa Claus arrives on the Key Life Charters float.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • November 26, 2023
Siesta Key welcomes Santa Claus in annual Holiday Parade

The parade featured numerous businesses in Sarasota and ended with the arrival of Jolly St. Nick.

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A new art installation at Resilient Retreat was donated by East Sarasota resident Alan Yaruss.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • November 25, 2023
Art installation causes a double take at Resilient Retreat

East Sarasota resident Alan Yaruss donated his artwork to the Sarasota nonprofit.

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Neighbors meet daily at the Greenbrook Adventure Dog Park.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • November 24, 2023
Greenbrook residents have a ball at dog park

A group of Lakewood Ranch residents meet every morning at the park, and it's not just for the dogs.

  • East County
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Venice's Adam Pennell celebrates like a pilgrim at the finish line of the Florida Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning at Nathan Benderson Park. Pennell, who weighs 215 pounds, says he is thankful he has lost 175 pounds.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 23, 2023
Participants give thanks for Florida Turkey Trot

The Thanksgiving morning event at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota drew a record 4,000 runners.

  • East County
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12th graders Tanner Isaacs, Tanner Daminh Tran and Hana Knowlton work on the ignition.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • November 23, 2023
Student-led rocketry club aims for 10,000-foot launch

The Team True Fire Rocketry Club, an initiative of Faulhaber Fab Lab, is building a 12-foot-tall rocket for a 2024 launch.

  • Sarasota
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Students from the Booker High School Law Academy were gifted iPads from philanthropist Deb Kabinoff while on a tour of the Sarasota Police Department.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • November 22, 2023
Booker High School Law Academy students receive surprise iPads

Philanthropist Deb Kabinoff provided the iPads while the students were on a tour of the Sarasota Police Department.

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Thanksgiving dinner at the Lazy Lobster.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • November 21, 2023
What dishes make Thanksgiving complete for Longboaters

Oyster stew, pasta and rice stuffing? These are area residents' unique spins on the typical Thanksgiving meal.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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