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John Troup and Keith O'Connor.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 14, 2019
Longboat Harbour residents gather for barbecue

Despite wind, many made it to the social event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 14, 2019
Fall Frolic serves up the return Longboat Key Club Tennis Association

Members mingled and caught up while also getting to know newcomers.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 13, 2019
Founders Garden Club blooms at annual luncheon

The annual Flower Talk was held on Nov. 13 at Art Ovation.

  • Sarasota
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Regina Morris and John Annis celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary while in Hawaii. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 13, 2019
Lakewood Ranch residents celebrate milestones

Lakewood Ranch residents celebrate milestone anniversaries.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 11, 2019
Veterans honored by Longboat Rotary Club on Veterans Day

The club orchestrated a series of moving moments to recognize the sacrifice of American veterans.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lori Lockhart and Karen Howe
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 11, 2019
Arlington Park takes center stage at Porchfest

The fourth annual event took place in Nov. 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ralph Franklin, 99, cuts the birthday cake with a sword.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 11, 2019
Marine Corps celebrate 244th birthday with a Sarasota gathering

Veterans of the U.S. Marine Corps gathered Nov. 10 at Marina Jack to celebrate birthday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Katie Dick, 9, picks out her new mug.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 11, 2019
Bowls of Hope: A day for soup and appreciation

The 17th annual event was held on Nov. 10.

  • Sarasota
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Ryan Praerke and Kendra Simpkins, co-founders of Operation Warrior Resolution.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 11, 2019
Sarasota's Veterans Day parade salutes those who served

Young and old take part in the annual celebration of veterans.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 11, 2019
LBKTW helps memorialize members

Longtime member Lucinda Hathaway passed away this summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Shelley Bartlett, Melissa Herring and Whitney Rivera.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 10, 2019
Longboat Key Firefighters Association raises over $20,000

The annual golf fundraiser brought in money for the benevolent fund.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Judy Ebrahim and Gail Hetler catch up.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 10, 2019
Christ Church waves hello to members once again

Food, friends and faith combine again on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Volunteer runway model Nicole Bradley wears clothes from Twist Boutique in Venice while taking a rescue dog for a walk during Divas and Dogs.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 10, 2019
Dog walk makes fashion statement in Sarasota

Divas and Dogs fundraiser at the Founders Club raises money for the Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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The twinkling tent for the party.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 8, 2019
Bacchus on the Beach celebrates ninth year

Attendees seemed reluctant to leave as the event wound down.

  • Longboat Key
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Nancy Curtis snaps a photo of an owl while Jonathan Handee keeps an eye on the bird.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 8, 2019
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosts appreciative event

The annual Chairman's Reception recognized everyone from past leaders to the newest members.

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