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John Gidding, the host of HGTV's former show, "Curb Appeal," will be speaking in Lakewood Ranch on July 15.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 10, 2023
Author wants homeowners to curb appeal for non-native plants

John Gidding, the host of HGTV series "Curb Appeal," will speak in Lakewood Ranch about his new book, "At Home With Nature."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Grace Barger, 7-year-old Allison Silveira, and Shannon Carrasco get their groove on.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • July 8, 2023
Fun in the Sun Back to School Bash merges health and fun

The event brought together community partners for a morning that included free school supplies, music and dancing.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Greyhawk Landing's Jake Zeitler watches his 7-year-old Calum Zeitler try to get a bag into the hole while playing cornhole. When Calum Zeitler does, he throws his hands up and yells in celebration.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 8, 2023
Heat doesn't keep people away from Music on Main in Lakewood Ranch

Stifling heat doesn't stop huge crowd from enjoying the monthly concert and block party series.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
East County's Margaux Buchanan is thrilled 4-month-old Safari has spots like her parents. Buchanan hopes to train Safari to become a polo horse.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 8, 2023
Sarasota Polo Club becomes home to leopard Appaloosas

East County's Margaux Buchanan hopes her new foal will follow in her mother's footsteps as a polo horse.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
DAR members Shawna Smith, Gina Wilcox, Bonnie Calliotte, Sue Asony, Barbara Wilkes Asony, and Sara De Soto regent Pat Rook.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • July 6, 2023
Daughters of the American Revolution group keeps history present in Sarasota

Community members with ancestral ties to the American Revolution support local causes helping students and veterans.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Residents and visitors of Longboat Harbour enjoy food at their Fourth of July party.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • July 6, 2023
Longboat Harbour hosts Fourth of July party

Residents spent time together on Independence Day over a dinner spread and amazing community.

  • Longboat Key
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Mel Gang, Nancy Chanos, Sandy Endres, June Hessel, Dick Antonello, Sue Antonello, and Debbie Andy enjoying their Fourth of July dinner outside the Seaplace clubhouse.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • July 6, 2023
Seaplace Condominiums celebrates Fourth of July

The tight-knit community celebrated Independence Day surrounded by longtime friends and loved ones.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Colton Lawson rides his four wheeler on his family's property.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 6, 2023
Four-wheeler rider wins championship despite past limb injury

Seven-year-old Colton Lawson never lost the need for speed after losing the lower part of both legs in 2018.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Garden Club led Longboat Key's 2023 Freedom fest parade as the Grand Marshal.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • July 5, 2023
Freedom Fest kicks off Longboat Key's Fourth of July just right

The Longboat Key Chamber started its Independence Day celebration with a butterfly release, a patriotic dog costume contest and the shortest parade in America.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rotary is still and has been a part of Sybil and Bill Porter's lives for 43 years.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 5, 2023
Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch combines good work and friendship

The club currently has 100 members and is looking to expand.

  • East County
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Goldfarb shares about how her life experiences and her connections help her run the Education Center at Temple Beth Israel.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • July 5, 2023
Susan Goldfarb builds a lifelong learning community on Longboat

The beloved program director of the Education Center shares how her life of curiosity has been filled with a passion for learning.

  • Longboat Key
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Sheila Loccisano, David Woods, Tom Ward and Scott Diesenburg
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • July 5, 2023
Stay on the court by preventing common pickleball injuries

A local doctor, instructor and recreational player share the best way to avoid injuries while playing pickleball.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Visitors were impressed with the many fireworks at the event.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 5, 2023
Sarasota community gathers for July 4 fireworks spectacle

Bayfront Park became a prime viewing location for the fireworks in Sarasota Bay on July 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Nathan Benderson hosts its annual fireworks display the night before the Fourth of July.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 4, 2023
Fireworks at Nathan Benderson Park cap another holiday event

Fireworks on the Lake on July 3 once again draws thousands to the park and the surrounding area.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sherry King, Shirley Martin and Melissa Martin showing off their Martin women medallions.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • July 4, 2023
Longboat Key family celebrates strong ties and long history in the area

Coincidences and kismet mean multiple family members have wedding anniversaries and birthdays on the same date.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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