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Neighbors

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  • Harry Sayer
  • May 18, 2022
Fabulous Arts Foundation music fest draws crowds at Rosemary District

The festival was held May 14.

  • Sarasota
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Victoria Kasdan established Making an Impact as a nonprofit and quickly started bringing in money from grants and donations. Linda Hoy started the guide, which has now grown to showcase nearly 300 nonprofits. (Photo by Lori Sax)
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  • Eric Snider
  • May 18, 2022
Community Connections Resource Guide has quickly become an invaluable tool

When it comes to navigating social services, these ladies wrote the book.

  • LWR Life
Art & Soul students like Sofia Basile, Juliana Fazio, Irelynn Ettinger and Raelynn Dine can choose from classes that include jazz, ballet, tap and hip hop. (Photo by Lori Sax)
    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • May 18, 2022
Founder of Art & Soul believes dance can be transformative for people of all ages

Alana Turner harnesses the power of dance to change lives.

  • LWR Life
Florida Representative Tommy Gregory presents Rebecca, Katie, Robert, and Dan Powers with a plaque, alongside Andy Orrell of the FDOT.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • May 18, 2022
SR 64 roundabout named for students who died in an accident at the site

The families of Chase Coyner and Matthew Powers receive memorials from State Rep. Tommy Gregory.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Michael Taaffe, the chair of the Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy, sees great potential in the park. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 17, 2022
Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy chair shares bright future for the park

Michael Taaffe, the chair of the Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy, shares his dreams to make Benderson Park a thriving gathering spot for the surrounding community.

  • LWR Life
JoAnn Shakon and Jim Wingert of the Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch join with Mike Hornyak of The UPS Store to show off donated books.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 17, 2022
UPS Store in Lakewood Ranch donates 1,707 books to the Rotary's Books for Kids program

The Books for Kids program distributes more than 30,000 books a year now and has given away more than 100,000 books since 2013.

  • East County
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  • Harry Sayer
  • May 16, 2022
Crowds march in Sarasota in support of Roe v. Wade

The march was held May 14.

  • Sarasota
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Bill and Judy Carman. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 16, 2022
Former St. Armands Circle business owner and staple dies at 79

Judy Carman, who owned Carman's Shoes and Handbags with husband Bill, was dedicated to her family first and foremost.

  • Longboat Key
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Stephen Moody works with the stylists at Yellow Strawberry.
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  • Jay Heater
  • May 16, 2022
Lakewood Ranch hair stylists get lessons from a legend

Stephen Moody, a noted educator of stylists, teaches his craft at Yellow Strawberry Salon.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A history of the club served as a placemat for attendees.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 16, 2022
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key celebrates 50 years

The club held a brunch at the Lazy Lobster to raise funds for their efforts.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 16, 2022
Temple Beth Israel hosts May Shabbat dinner

More than 70 members and guests attended the social dinner.

  • Longboat Key
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Lakewood Ranch resident Cynthia Friedman pets a mini Aussie, Willow.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • May 15, 2022
Barks and Brews event in Sarasota benefits Nate's Honor Animal Rescue

The event at The Green at UTC featured adoptable dogs, craft brews and live music.

  • East County
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  • Harry Sayer
  • May 14, 2022
Heroes come to life at Free Comic Book Day

Costumes range from simple to extravagant at annual event designed to connect readers with a classic art form.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • May 13, 2022
Cardinal Mooney students graduate at Van Wezel

The graduation ceremony was held May 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 13, 2022
Josh the Otter swims by Tuttle Elementary School

The Rotary Club of Longboat Key taught students about water safety with Josh's help.

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