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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.

  • East County
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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.

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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.

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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.

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John and Karen Henry celebrate their win of the $20,000 raffle prize with Bill and Susanne Weber at the 2019 Lawn Party.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • November 20, 2023
Longboat Key Kiwanis Club gears up for annual Lawn Party

The biggest Longboat Key Kiwanis event of the year raises money for the Children's Guardian Fund.

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Jenny Caras of Cartersville, Georgia, gives her horse Trendy Fernhill a hug after winning The Event at TerraNova Nov. 19 in Myakka City.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 19, 2023
Georgia rider claims title at The Event at TerraNova

Jenny Caras and Trendy Fernhill narrowly win the Myakka City equestrian competition.

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Sir Lilith (Erin Eisenmann) and Sir Michael (Michael Murphy) face off against one another in a sword fight on horseback.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • November 18, 2023
SunCoast Renaissance Festival provides fanciful showcase of the past

On the first day of the festival, attendees enjoyed sword fights, jousting matches and more.

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Waylon Roberts of Canada rides Fernhill Salt Lake as they change speeds while approaching a jump during the Event at TerraNova Saturday in Myakka.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 18, 2023
The Event at TerraNova in Myakka goes into final day Sunday

World-class show jumping and the Empty Bowls fundraiser highlight the final day of competition.

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Lakewood Ranch's Susan Melgaard participates in her first Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch Fall Art Show and Sale. "It's great to work with all the different artists and see all the different creativity everyone has," she says.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 18, 2023
Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch showcases local talent

From jewelry to fused glass to oil paintings, artists display quality work.

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Third-year acting students from the Asolo perform "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at Waterside Place.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • November 18, 2023
Sight and Sounds at Waterside Place takes on Shakespeare

The Asolo Rep on Tour presented “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on Nov. 18.

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Femcity host disco dance party and fashion show at the Bird Key Yacht Club.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • November 17, 2023
Women's entrepreneur group throws disco party

Longboat Key's Femcity held its second annual fashion show, dancing to disco, making new friends and supporting local nonprofits.

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Keith Pandeloglou, the owner of UTC Venture Group and President and CEO of Lakewood Ranch Community Activities, won the Best Rancher award at the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's Sandies event Friday at the Grove.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 17, 2023
'Mr. Lakewood Ranch' lands big Business Alliance award

Keith Pandeloglou was named Best Rancher at the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's annual Sandies awards.

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Caroline Pamukcu of Riegelsville, Pennsylvania, competes in the dressage class of The Event at TerraNova in Myakka on Friday. The event continues Saturday and Sunday and is free to the public.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 17, 2023
TerraNova hosts major equestrian event in Myakka

The Event at TerraNova continues both Saturday and Sunday with free admission and parking.

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