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Debbie Volturo and Gabriela Solorio
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  • Katie Johns
  • December 13, 2018
Christ Church reading buddies host jolly celebration

On Dec. 13, students from the 13th Avenue Dream Center gathered with their reading buddies at Christ Church for a Christmas party.

  • Longboat Key
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Shawna Machado, Event Chair Kristina Paape, Nicholas Paape and Kerry Dennis
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 13, 2018
Sarasota's Chapman honored for mental health advocacy

Mental Health Community Centers hosts their High Hopes Breakfast on Dec. 13.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 12, 2018
Longboat Chamber hosts cheerful networking event

Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Members mingled Dec. 12 at The Lazy Lobster for the monthly Business After Hours.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 12, 2018
Oak Park's Swezey named Sarasota Teacher of the Year

Education Foundation of Sarasota County announces winner from field of three finalists.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Holly Finks, Pat Bergman and Snookie Register show off the creations of the Prayer Shawl Ministry.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 12, 2018
Church group stitches yarn, kindness

Each week, the Prayer Shawl Ministry meets at Christ Church to knit shawls for those who need their comfort.

  • Longboat Key
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Courtesy photos
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 12, 2018
Round robin for relief

The money raised will go to the Air Force Enlisted Village.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 12, 2018
Read all about it

Longboat Library is looking for new volunteers and books.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 11, 2018
St. Armands Circle Association brings good tidings

About 120 people gathered Crab & Fin Restaurant Dec. 11 for a holiday party.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 11, 2018
Golf groups jingle into Frosty Frolic

The annual event brought the Longboat Key Club's Women's Golf Association and the Key Niners together for a day of golf and lunch.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 11, 2018
Philip Kotler address Longboat Key Democratic Club

The author of "Democracy in Decline" spoke at the club's meeting Dec. 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The boats at the Sarasota Yacht Club shine just as bright as the homes.
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • December 10, 2018
Sarasota celebrates the season with lights

Nothing brings joy like a beautiful light display. Here's some of Sarasota's brightest.

  • Sarasota
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Laura Hampton is one of the librarians who teaches people who come to the Creation Stations how to use the technology.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 10, 2018
Nearly $1 million donation fuels Creation Station project in libraries

Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation's $947,000 grant will help county libraries to install 3-D printers, sewing machines and more.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 9, 2018
Longboat Island Chapel hosts holiday brunch

Chapel members gathered Dec. 9 for a Sunday morning service and a festive brunch.

  • Longboat Key
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Mary Lynn Cheatham sits on a specialized wood made from white oak.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 8, 2018
Lido Beach's Holiday of the Arts

Lido Beach hosted their holiday art festival.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 8, 2018
Longboat Harbour lights up the night

On Dec. 8, residents lit their docks before gathering in the clubhouse for a holiday party.

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