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Dave Marshall and Linn Torres.
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 20, 2022
New to You art show returns on Longboat Key

Residents donated art to All Angels Episcopal Church, where it will be sold throughout February.

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Freda's lost and found tag will be returned to Mote and cleaned up before summer. (Courtesy photo)
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 19, 2022
Lost turtle tag turns up in Florida Keys

Mote researchers will receive a turtle tag that was lost in October.

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Paloma has become Hanna Hornung's best polo horse, along with being a best friend.
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  • Jay Heater
  • January 19, 2022
Fast company for Lakewood Ranch teen at the Sarasota Polo Club

Lakewood Ranch 13-year-old gallops into the spotlight against the best at the Sarasota Polo Club.

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Barb Remington. Photo by Scott Lockwood
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  • Liz Ramos
  • January 19, 2022
Main Street at Lakewood Ranch menu adds a twist

Remy's on Main opens in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Orlando-based vendor Betinha Murta had several "Alice in Wonderland"-styled designs.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • January 19, 2022
Crafters show inch-high designs at miniature festival

The Sarasota Fun in the Sun festival was held Jan. 14-16.

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Samantha Miller has her digital artwork blown up to poster size.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • January 18, 2022
Embracing Our Differences returns for 2022 exhibit

The annual showcase has new artwork on display at Bayfront Park.

  • Sarasota
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Sharon Schreiber and Roberta Wladis
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 18, 2022
Temple Beth Israel women learn value of their keepsakes

Sarasota appraiser Andrew Ford was a luncheon guest at the Longboat Key temple and shared his knowledge.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Harry Sayer
  • January 17, 2022
Chris Christie headlines RCLA lecture

The former governor of New Jersey spoke at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Jan. 17.

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David Bianchi with the Longboat Key Fire Department. Courtesy photo from Michelle Bianchi.
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 17, 2022
David Bianchi, last volunteer fire chief on Longboat Key, dies

Bianchi died on Jan. 13 at 78 years old.

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 17, 2022
Scholar in Residence talks Israel affairs, religious plurality at TBI

Israeli rabbi and lawyer Uri Regev spoke at the Temple Beth Israel weekend event.

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Longbeach Village resident Pete Rowan snapped this photo of damage to a new home build on Hibiscus Way. Crews had already made repairs by Monday afternoon.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • January 17, 2022
New home project already repaired after damage from Sunday's high winds

A Longboat home build had part of its framing collapse after storms and high winds on Sunday.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 17, 2022
Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival returns to J.D. Hamel Park

The festival had two lively days starting Jan. 14,

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Students during the "World's Greatest Short Stories" class.
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 17, 2022
Education Center at Temple Beth Israel ready for first winter season

The center's first busy season is upon them, and despite COVID-19, they're ready.

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Rabbi Tuviah Schreiber, a self-taught guitar players, will play guitar during services. Photo by Liz Ramos.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 17, 2022
New rabbi takes the pulpit at Temple Beth El of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch

Rabbi Tuviah Schreiber plans to use his education and musical background to engage those at Temple Beth El.

  • East County
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    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • January 15, 2022
High stakes on opening weekend of the Manatee County Fair

Cow show and sale highlights opening weekend of the Manatee County Fair in Palmetto.

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