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Chef Jeremy Thayer and Chef Steve Phelps
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  • James Peter
  • May 22, 2023
Local chefs gather at St. Armands Daiquiri Deck for book-signing

The recently released cookbook "Cooking with Friends" brings together recipes from standout chefs from the city, region and across the country.

  • Longboat Key
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Frances Powers stands next to her digital paintings at All Angels By the Sea Episcopal Church.
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  • Sidra Wali
  • May 22, 2023
Frances Powers displays digital art at All Angels By the Sea

The local artist combines digital art with a traditional form to create vibrant works.

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Amani Washington and Trinity Adams
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  • Ian Swaby
  • May 21, 2023
Graduation 2023: Booker High School

Multiple students offered words of advice as students headed into the future.

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Gabriel Chiha and Julianna Chin
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  • Ian Swaby
  • May 21, 2023
Graduation 2023: Riverview High School

Students celebrated the future as they received their diplomas.

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Siblings Alexandria Smith and Rex Smith
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  • Ian Swaby
  • May 21, 2023
Graduation 2023: Sarasota High School

Students received words of advice while friends parted ways on Saturday.

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Longboat Island Chapel donated baby items to teen parents enrolled in the Cyesis Program.
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  • Sidra Wali
  • May 21, 2023
Longboat Island Chapel hosts charity event benefiting young parents

The chapel donated baby items for teen parents in the Riverview High School Cyesis program.

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Lakewood Ranch's Joan Novak, Sarasota's Tina Backhus, Lakewood Ranch's Judy Balmer and Salwa Youssef, the manager of the Walmart off State Road 70 near Interstate 75, are excited to support Stillpoint Mission's Backpack Program.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • May 21, 2023
Lakewood Ranch woman seeks donations for backpack program

Judy Balmer hopes to donate 800 backpacks through Stillpoint Mission to distribute to low-income families.

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Country Club residents Maria and Marty Fullam are members of Strings Con Brio. They joined the orchestra a few months after moving to Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • May 19, 2023
Strings Con Brio featured in Waterside Place's Sights and Sounds series

The all-volunteer string orchestra includes Lakewood Ranch residents.

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The all-white kitchen is enlivened with a colorful painting to add a cheerful note. A desk adds a secondary workspace.
  • By Robert Plunket
  • May 19, 2023
Country Club East home provides a perfect live/work balance

At Jeff and Katie Goldstein’s home in Country Club East, working from home has never looked — or felt — this good.

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Longboat Key firefighters jump into the water at Manatee County Marine Rescue headquarters.
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  • Lauren Tronstad
  • May 18, 2023
Longboat firefighters take the plunge for clean water

Longboat Key Fire Rescue personnel joined other area departments in Bradenton Beach in support of Islanders 4 Clean Water.

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Since starting her position as executive director a year ago, Adrienne Bookhamer has added new fundraising events.
    By
  • Eric Snider
  • May 18, 2023
Homebuilders give back through nonprofit program

The Lakewood Ranch Community Fund’s Builders Give Back program raises valuable funds and awareness.

  • East County
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    By
  • Eric Snider
  • May 18, 2023
Get up close with elephants in one ranch’s conservation mission

Sanctuaries like Myakka Elephant Ranch provide a humane way to mingle with the world’s largest land animals. The experiences are filled with messaging about the plight of the smart, sensitive creatures.

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First-grader Skye Moore is assisted by Autumn McConnell, while first-grader Colton Boley works on an assignment, at Summer Success Institute.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • May 18, 2023
Sarasota summer learning programs keep students on track

The Summer Success Institute and Summer Learning Academies ensure students continue learning during the summer.

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Lisa Gilbert and Aubrie Stilwell admire the artwork.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • May 18, 2023
Art Center Sarasota turns its focus to students

North County K-12 Spring Art Show showcases the work of hundreds of students.

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Ronto Announces Plans to Develop The Owen Golden Gate Point in Downtown Sarasota
  • By Ronto
  • May 18, 2023
Ronto Announces Plans to Develop The Owen Golden Gate Point in Downtown Sarasota

Ronto has made reservations for residences at Owen Golden Gate Point available now. Six of the 29 residences have been reserved to date.

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