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Joan Marie Condon and Robin Fulk
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 18, 2019
Grown-ups find their fun at egg hunt

Fundraiser for Children's Garden and Art Center puts a different spin on a holiday staple.

  • Sarasota
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Longboat Key Garden Club officers JoAnn Schwencke, Pat Cooper, Zelia Trueb, Susan Phillips, Barbara Gurchiek and Susan Tone
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  • Katie Johns
  • April 17, 2019
Longboat Garden Club blossoms at annual meeting

The club hosted its annual meeting and picnic April 17 at Joan M. Durante Park where they awarded grants and scholarships.

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Courtesy photo
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  • Katie Johns
  • April 17, 2019
Tennis triumph

The Longboat Key Tennis Center's Men's 50s and 60s team won their Suncoast Tennis League division for the first time this year.

  • Longboat Key
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Bubba and Susie have are the mating pair on Islandside. Courtesy photo
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  • Katie Johns
  • April 17, 2019
Longboat Key swans expecting cygnets

Should any of the eggs survive the 35-day incubation period, it will be the first time in two years Longboat has new cygnets.

  • Longboat Key
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Judy Achre, John Brill, Susan McGuire and Sidney Turner Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 17, 2019
Rotary recognition

The Rotary Club of Longboat Key recognized some of its most dedicated members with awards.

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  • Neighbors
A group patrols the beach in 2000, which is what the volunteers continue doing today.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 17, 2019
Longboat Key Turtle Watch hatches into 50th year

In 1969, volunteers monitored Longboat Key's beaches for the first time and counted nine nests. Now, the group works under Mote's permit and focuses on educating the public.

  • Longboat Key
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Operation Kindness Florida Founder Joanne Forch and Marcia and David Gutridge
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 17, 2019
Operation Kindness salutes veterans

On April 16, the charity hosted its 12th annual Operation Kindness Florida Tennis Round Robin and Golf Tournaments at the Resort at Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
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Rev. Chris Wood carries the cross. File photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 16, 2019
Good Friday walk set to take over Main Street

Sarasota Ministerial Association hopes for 1,000 participants.

  • Sarasota
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Lakewood Ranch’s Andrew Hertzfeld, who hit a hole-in-one, amazed his golf buddies Michael Krasnoff, Merrill Hoyt and Lowell Lakritz. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 16, 2019
Temple takes swing for charity

Lakewood Ranch resident hits hole-in-one.

  • East County
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Violinist Sandy Cameron played for the fundraiser towards the end of the night. Photo by Niki Kottmann.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 15, 2019
Southside School Foundation for the Arts hits the right note

Sandy Cameron, a renowned violinist, played at an SSFA fundraiser on April 13.

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All of the bulldogs at the fashion show are up for adoption.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 14, 2019
The Bazaar on Apricot and Lime hosts a fun fashion show

The Bikinis, Bulldogs and Bloody Mary fashion show benefited Every Child.

  • Sarasota
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  • Katie Johns
  • April 14, 2019
Bird Key visits the wild west

More than 80 members gathered for 'Boots 'n' Bling' on April 13.

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Hannah Storbeak of Summerfield managed to gather quite a few eggs.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • April 13, 2019
An Eggstravagant time in Lakewood Ranch

Thousands of plastic eggs at the Adventure Park in Lakewood Ranch for Eggstravaganza.

  • East County
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Sisterhood for Good member Wanda Martinetto models a dress from Worth New York.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 13, 2019
Bold fashion in Lakewood Ranch during Spring Sensations

Lakewood Ranch nonprofit Sisterhood for Good raises funds for the community during fashion show at the Grove.

  • East County
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 13, 2019
Laurel Park neighbors gather for Tunes in the Park

The concert is held twice a year.

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Together, John and Shannon Barton make the "Roaring '20s" at the Great Gatsby-themed annual dinner for members of the Friars Club. Attendees shared their favorite memories from the season and gave out awards at the March 24 celebration at the Harbourside Ballroom.
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