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Andrea O'Brien learns about "The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You" from its author, Simone Knego.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • May 1, 2023
Bookstore1Sarasota book fair spotlights community of local authors

The two-day downtown Sarasota event brought together 28 local authors.

  • Sarasota
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Bernie Phillips is in the process of offering the lecture series "Fulfilling Our Infinite Potentials: Solving the World's Problems."
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 30, 2023
For Sarasota man, empowerment comes one mind (and heart) at a time

Bernie Philips, who holds a doctorate in sociology from Cornell University, wants to lead a revolution in the social sciences through his lecture series.

  • Sarasota
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Donna Pettinato, Sandy Finnegan, Margaret Lachmann
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  • Sidra Wali
  • April 28, 2023
Women's Golf Association tees off end of season

Club members gathered for a luncheon at the Harbourside Ballroom to celebrate another great season.

  • Longboat Key
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Amber Austin, owner and founder of South Florida Ballroom, leads a private dance lesson at the Paradise Center.
    By
  • Sidra Wali
  • April 28, 2023
Paradise Center emphasizes importance of brain health in May

The Paradise Center will host ballroom dance lessons and improv classes taught by professionals to help cognitive function and body health.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jinnie Rice and Kimber Skowronski. Rice is Skowronski's mother. Skowronski needs 400 volunteer hours before moving in, but family members can help.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • April 27, 2023
Habitat for Humanity Sarasota holds its first Women Build

The nationwide events started in 1991, but this is the first for the Sarasota chapter.

  • East County
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Ty Knight
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  • Ian Swaby
  • April 26, 2023
Local Navy seaman uses military training to aid gunshot victim

Old Miakka native Ty Knight was presented with the USO Sailor of the Year award in Washington, D.C.

  • Sarasota
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Mary T. Del Pup, Marilyn Davol, Cindy Noble, Linda Olsen, Susan Gilmore-Clarke.
    By
  • Sidra Wali
  • April 26, 2023
St. Mary welcomes new officers at Mass and luncheon

The church's women's guild celebrated its members after installing five new officers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key Turtle Watch educated visitors about sea turtles and how the temperature of the sand determines the gender of the hatchlings.
    By
  • Sidra Wali
  • April 24, 2023
Longboat organizations share environmental commitment for Earth Day

The third annual Nature Talks and Walks for Earth Day event at Longboat Island Chapel drew visitors to learn about local organizations and institutions.

  • Longboat Key
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Brittany Lamont, president and CEO of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance talks to Take Stock of Sarasota's Diana Dill about the $1,000 scholarship presented to Take Stock.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 24, 2023
Lakewood Ranch area nonprofits benefit from special partnership

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliances has joined forces with the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund to present six $1,000 grants.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Fairway Bay Women's Book Club started meeting in the '90s but was officially formed in 2000.
    By
  • Sidra Wali
  • April 24, 2023
Longboat Key book clubs keep the written word alive

Four Longboat Key book clubs share their passion for reading.

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Hanna Hornung of North South Wealth Management/Avalon Farms watches her shot soar into the goal to start the scoring April 23 in a match at the Sarasota Polo Club.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 23, 2023
One Sunday match remains in Sarasota Polo Club season

The April 30 finale marks the end of a season that saw huge crowds but also the loss of the clubhouse due to a January fire.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Becki Creighton and Ian Bland look over photos from the church's past.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 23, 2023
Trinity United church members celebrate 75 years of community

Parishioners said a sense of family at the church has led to its enduring presence.

  • Sarasota
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Frank Sulzman, Friars golf group member, presents Sam Seager with the Bill Flinter Memorial Award.
    By
  • Sidra Wali
  • April 23, 2023
Sam Seager celebrates a milestone at Longboat Key Club

The Friars and Seager's children got together to mark his birthday.

  • Longboat Key
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2-year-old Zakylee Elliott, 3-year-old Zynylah Elliott, 5-year-old Nikolas Cotirla, 8-year-old Ava Colindres, and 5-year-old Nikolas Cotirla learn about composting at the Sunshine Community Compost station.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 23, 2023
Third rock is the star at Earth Day celebration at Sarasota's Bay Park

Family activities and tables on the bay were designed to encourage appreciation of the environment.

  • Sarasota
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7-year-old Jett Claymore, Kristen Shepherd, and 5-year-old Bodhi Claymore
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 23, 2023
Attendees climb aboard for Suncoast Boat Show

The event at Marina Jack returned with more boats and gear than previous years.

  • Sarasota
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