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Morgan Cunningham. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 30, 2019
Lakewood Ranch youth has 'elfish' ambition

Student wins 'Elf on the Shelf' contest.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Buffett picked the Patriots.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 30, 2019
Mote Marine manatees make Super Bowl selections

More successful of the two marine mammals goes with Patriots . . . again.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Marilyn and Irv Naiditch file photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 30, 2019
Irv Naiditch left legacy of hard work, giving back

Naiditch, 91, died Jan. 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bob Williams, Zachary Gray, John Roble Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 30, 2019
Bird Key offers a helping hand

Bird Key Yacht Club members donated a $6,000 Publix gift card to be distributed amongst the Sun Coast Chief Petty Officer Association.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Paul Jaffe will perform live music throughout the event.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 30, 2019
Longboat Library to host Art and Authors Festival

The event will run from noon to 4 p.m. on Feb. 2 at the Longboat Library.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mary is one of the many Pines residents that Cook and Cydnie visit each week.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 30, 2019
Cocker spaniel and owner make a volunteering team

Janice Cook and Cydnie make their weekly visits to the Pines count with a healthy helping of kindness and attention.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 29, 2019
Lido Key Residents Association hosts Save the Beach Soiree

The event drew around 125 people to The Ritz-Carlton Beach Club Jan. 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
All the baked goods were homemade at the festival.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 27, 2019
Jewish Food Festival brings cultural foods to Sarasota

The festival, hosted by Temple Sinai, celebrates jewish foods.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Anthony Limoncelli is a featured soloist during the Key Chorale's performance.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 27, 2019
Key Chorale's festival honors heroes

The Sarasota Chorale Festival focused on local first responders.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Carol Ohlendorf and Stoneybrook's Sue Morrison supported Corks for Canines and Cats along with Kenzie, Morrison's Yorkie.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 26, 2019
Wine to the rescue at Fiorelli Winery in Bradenton

Fundraiser at Fiorelli Winery benefits Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 26, 2019
Opera in Sarasota is a pet project

OASIS hosts annual fundraiser at Palm Aire Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
April Davis and Luisa Velasquez
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 26, 2019
St. Armands Circle gets artsy

Artists from around the country displayed their work on St. Armands Circle Jan. 26 for the first day of the Winter Art Festival.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Elizabeth Kalben and Jane Shea
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 25, 2019
Sarasota Garden Club gambles down the runway

The annual fashion show had a Monte Carlo theme.

  • Sarasota
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Lee Byron, Kathryn Shea, Kristen Theisen and Ellie Decker.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 25, 2019
Junior League gains advice from elected officials

Margaret Good, Tom Knight, Charles Hines and Jane Goodwin spoke to League members Jan. 25.

  • Sarasota
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Steve Reid signs the board that will be built into a home for Habitat for Humanity.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 25, 2019
Habitat for Humanity thanks volunteers

Together We Build served as a way to celebrate volunteers, donors and community partners.

  • Sarasota
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