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Bubba and Susie have are the mating pair on Islandside. Courtesy photo
    By
  • 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
  • Neighbors
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.

  • Longboat Key
  • 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
  • Neighbors
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
  • Neighbors
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
  • Neighbors
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
  • Neighbors
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.

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

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

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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
  • Neighbors
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
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 13, 2019
Laurel Park neighbors gather for Tunes in the Park

The concert is held twice a year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 12, 2019
Hounds hunt for egg-stra special prize in Arlington Park

Dogs of all sizes looked for prizes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 11, 2019
Longboat Village ladies toast to friends

On April 11, Kip O'Neill hosted her 21st annual April Girls birthday party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lisa Budslick, Jude Sharf and Jennifer Smith
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 11, 2019
Impact 100 SRQ flamingles

The group of women had a members mixer at Siesta Key Beach.

  • Sarasota
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