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The choir will be joined by Daniel Jordan and Jonathan Spivey from the Sarasota Orchestra along with singer Robyn Rocklein.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 20, 2019
Temple Beth Israel adds new sound to traditional concert

Musicians from the Sarasota Orchestra will join the temple choir for the Florence Katz Memorial Concert on March 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 19, 2019
Longboat Island Chapels sings for spring

On March 19, The Village Voices from Village on the Greens performed at the chapel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Founding Minister Bruce Porter, Co-chair Sandi Stewart, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Rick Howell and Co-chair Melissa Gurchiek
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 19, 2019
Samaritan Counseling Services of the Gulf Coast celebrates 20 years

The organization hosted a luncheon and silent auction on March 19

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 19, 2019
Suncoast Surfrider Foundation to host beach cleanup

Along with Suncoast Rise Above Plastics Coalition, Surfrider invites the public to help clean up the north end of Longboat Key beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
More than 20 women gathered to celebrate Ruth Greenbaum.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 19, 2019
You Observed: Seaplace honors Ruth Greenbaum

On Thursday, March 7, Seaplace women toasted to Ruth Greenbaum for her kindness.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 18, 2019
Temple Beth Israel deals out game day

The annual event brought 80 women to the temple March 18.

  • Longboat Key
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Stella Price and Tristan Takx
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 18, 2019
Fruitville Grove Berry Fest is berry fun

The festival wrapped up it's three weekend run on March 17.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 17, 2019
Twin Shores, Gulfshore revel in St. Patrick's day parade

The two communities gathered together for their annual St. Patrick's Day parade March 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 17, 2019
Lynches toasts to St. Patrick's Day

Crowds gathered at the St. Armands establishment for green beer, Guinness and corned beef and cabbage.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 17, 2019
Spring Fling Carnival in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch High students enjoy their annual Spring Fling Carnival.

  • East County
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Ryder Trautman
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 17, 2019
Van Wezel Foundation celebrates the Lion King

'The Lion King' runs through March 31 at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Robert, Dylan and Jaxon Rosenow
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 17, 2019
Sarasota County Fair takes you on a ride

The fair will run until March 24

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dodie Mash paints on the community art at the lunch.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 17, 2019
Sarasota Garden Club lunches in Paradise

The Gardens in Paradise luncheon took place on March 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Leslie and Bob Williams
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 16, 2019
Bird Key parties for St. Patrick's Day

Club member enjoyed an Irish dance performance and buffet dinner March 16.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 16, 2019
St. Mary Catholic goes green

The church celebrated St. Patrick's Day March 16 with a festive party.

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