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  • October 10, 2019
East County weather page photo: October 10

Gordon Silver captures this sunset in Del Webb after summertime thunderstorms.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 9, 2019
Republican Club of Longboat Key holds October meeting

The meeting included candidate for Sarasota County sheriff Kurt Hoffman, Rep. Will Robinson and several town commissioners.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 9, 2019
Pink ducks float with hope

Pink rubber ducks will float in the City Hall fountian in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Matilda Hubbard.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 9, 2019
Gene Witt Elementary Beautification Day a family affair

At least a dozen parents, students and administrators come out to clean the Gene Witt campus.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
St. Armands Cirlce is home to several restaurants and stores.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 8, 2019
Circle your vote for landmark

St. Armands Circle is a finalist in the American Planning Association's 2019 Great Places in Florida People's Choice.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Preston Turner, Shawna Trost, Angelique Turner, David Turner and Julian Turner
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 8, 2019
Fruitville Grove brings fall fun to families

Fruitville Grove celebrates its 31st annual Pumpkin Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
First place overall winner Jason Agriesti and presenter Rick Richards.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 7, 2019
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium hosts 13th Snook Shindig

The event was to catch and check on the fish Mote has been releasing into Sarasota Bay

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Reba is ready for her closeup.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 7, 2019
All Angels Episcopal Church hosts its first pet blessing

Furry friends need attention from a higher power now and then, too.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Supplies for the day are laid out.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 7, 2019
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church works with Habitat for Humanity

The Manatee County chapter of the organization is building multiple houses.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dale Anderson speaks to the crowd.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 7, 2019
Longboat Key Democratic Club meets for first time this season

The club has a new meeting location at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • October 4, 2019
Siesta Chamber of Commerce celebrates 60 years

The chamber was founded July 20, 1959.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Lauren Tominelli and Kristyn Shoop
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 4, 2019
Sarasota Chamber of Commerce celebrates its 99th meeting

The 99th annual Membership Meeting and Luncheon was held on Oct. 4.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Laurel Oak Country Club Staff
  • October 4, 2019
The Country Club Lifestyle is being Revitalized at Laurel Oak

The Country Club Lifestyle is being Revitalized at Laurel Oak

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Sarasota NAACP President Trevor Harvey and Jamie Kahns.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 4, 2019
NAACP celebrates 34th annual Freedom Awards Banquet

The Sarasota County Branch NAACP presented eight awards on Oct. 3.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 3, 2019
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key welcomes new president

Lynn Larson takes the mantle from Steve Branham at the club's meeting.

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