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  • March 14, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: March 14

John Caviglia took this photo from a kayak on a canal along Longboat Key.

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  • March 14, 2019
East County weather page photo: March 14

Lynette Davis captured this foggy morning spider web art — suspended between two trees in Del Webb.

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  • March 14, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: March 14

David Eskin captured this double rainbow at sunset at Sarasota Yacht Club.

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  • Katie Johns
  • March 13, 2019
Beachplace toasts to 40th anniversary

Nearly 100 residents gathered at Bird Key Yacht Club March 13 for an anniversary celebration.

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Marsha Penkert and Ellen Roberts
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 13, 2019
Sarasota throws a Party in the Park

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce hosted a gathering in Phillippi Park.

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Michael Saunders will be honored on March 20. File photo.
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 13, 2019
Saunders to receive Hero of History award

Real estate company founder will be fifth recipient of Historical Society's award on March 20.

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The ROMEOs have established a set of rules, including no complaining and no drinking until everyone has their beverage.
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  • Katie Johns
  • March 13, 2019
Longboat ROMEOs create camaraderie, tradition

When these guys head out for lunch, there’s no complaining, no chain restaurants and no notice on where they’ll end up.

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George and Tina Skestos with their Akita, Gigi Courtesy photo
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  • Katie Johns
  • March 13, 2019
Longboaters lend helping paw to dogs in need

In October, George and Tina Skestos opened Gigi's Shelter for Dogs in Ohio.

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Donna Birmbaum, who organizes the art studio, works on the beginning stages of a stone sculpture.
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  • Katie Johns
  • March 13, 2019
Longboat Harbour houses creative spaces for residents

From a wood shop to a stone sculpting studio, Longboat Harbour gives its residents places to come together and create art.

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Josh Moss, Jason Berzowski, Dawn Dunkum and Chris Krajic
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  • Katie Johns
  • March 13, 2019
Filling the boot

Longboat Key firefighters asked for donations outside of Publix this week to support the “Giving Muscular Dystrophy the Boot” campaign.

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  • Katie Johns
  • March 12, 2019
Longboat Key Republicans get in St. Patrick's Day spirit

The Republican Club of Longboat Key hosted its monthly meeting March 12 in the Harbourside Ballroom.

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  • Katie Johns
  • March 12, 2019
Longboat Democrats install new leadership award

Former club president Murray Blueglass is the namesake and first recipient of the leadership award, which was given out on March 12.

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  • Katie Johns
  • March 11, 2019
St. Mary dreams up spring fashion show

On March 11, more than 200 people gathered in the Harbourside Ballroom for the "Daffodils & Dreams" fashion show.

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Sasha Rosin with David, Priya and Kohav Weiman
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 11, 2019
Temple Emanu-El gets into the spirit of Purim

The temple celebrated the holiday with services and a carnival.

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Bonnie and Daphne Silvestri
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 11, 2019
Temple Sinai celebrates Purim

The holiday was celebrated with a carnival on March 10.

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