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  • November 25, 2021
East County weather page photo: November 25

Gordon Silver captured this monarch butterfly gathering nectar in Del Webb of Lakewood Ranch.

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  • November 25, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: November 25

Gordon Silver captured these palms along a colorful sky on Sarasota Bay.

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  • November 25, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: November 25

Patricia Muller captured this photo of the sun rising over Sarasota Bay from Longboat Key.

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  • November 25, 2021
Give back to the community this holiday season in Sarasota, Manatee

It’s easy to help others have a festive and memorable holiday season while making a difference in your town.

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  • By Badger Bob's Services
  • November 25, 2021
Cold Turkey

Tips for Keeping Your Home Cool During Thanksgiving.

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Max, Jake, Roger and Alisa Pettingell. Photo courtesy of Coldwell Banker.
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 24, 2021
Roger Pettingell hosts 19th annual Pie Day

The Coldwell Banker realtor's pie tradition is one of his favorite parts of Thanksgiving.

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Lakewood Ranch residents Carl Backman, Penny Robinson, Alice Baumann, Clare Barone and Dave Barone used Monday night's jam session to get ready for the holiday season.
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  • Scott Lockwood
  • November 23, 2021
Lakewood Ranch area musicians tune up for holiday performances

A group of musicians gathered for their monthly jam session at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

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Panther Ridge's Jody Nolan took up stained glass art because she wanted to find a hobby that would take her outside her comfort zone.
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  • Jay Heater
  • November 23, 2021
Panther Ridge artists host art studio tour in eastern Manatee County

Artists try to build support to start a Panther Ridge Arts and Crafts Association in eastern Manatee County.

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Greg Campbell, the executive chef and director of operations at the Grove restaurant, doesn't use exact measurements when making his stuffing but rather his eyes to judge proper amount needed.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • November 23, 2021
East Bradenton residents share Thanksgiving stuffing traditions

Thanksgiving tweaks produce stuffing that will be gobbled up.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 22, 2021
J. McLaughlin Sip and Shop raises funds for Children First

The Longboat Key Turtle Watch partnered with the organization for the fundraiser.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 22, 2021
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church decks the halls

The church set up a decorating day to bring out the big trees and wreaths.

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 22, 2021
Bacchus on the Beach celebrates wine, stone crab on Longboat Key

The Longboat Key Club event featured a mountain of shellfish and several wines to choose from.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 21, 2021
Retirees repair bikes for people in need

Sarasota resident Tom Ott leads a group of friends in repairing bicycles every week.

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Royal Chaffee proudly displays the rock he found.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 21, 2021
Children hunt for painted rocks at the Children's Garden Thanksgiving event

The scavenger hunt was held Nov. 21.

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Thousands of golden cownose rays migrated to their winter home. Photo courtesy of Melissa Long.
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 19, 2021
Thousands of cownose rays migrate past Longboat Key

The phenomenon happens twice a year as the rays seek warmer waters.

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