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Easton Nock with Bradenton police officers Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 6, 2019
Best birthday surprise ever

Easton Nock was visited by some of his heroes during his fourth birthday party.

  • Longboat Key
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Tina Dyott and Suzette Bingham are a mother-daughter duo who volunteer. Dyott lives out of state but makes time to volunteer for the two months she's in town.
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  • Katie Johns
  • March 6, 2019
St. Armands group quilts for good cause

Every Monday, a group of volunteers sews quilts for Lutheran World Relief. In 2018, they made 220.

  • Longboat Key
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The Rev. David, Elijah, Ethan and Christi Marshall. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 6, 2019
All Angels welcomes new priest

The Rev. David Marshall began his post on March 5. His first service will be on Sunday, March 10.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 6, 2019
Master of the arts

Longboater Andy Maass served as the juror during the 49th Gasparilla Festival of the Arts in Tampa.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 5, 2019
Lido residents party for Mardi Gras

A buffet dinner was hosted on March 5 to benefit Lido Beach nourishment.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 5, 2019
Longboat tennis pros ace friendly competition

Four Longboat Key tennis pros battled it out March 5 during a fundraiser at the Longboat Key Tennis Center.

  • Longboat Key
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Ann Johnson and Diane Kaslow
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 5, 2019
St. Armands Residents Association celebrates Mardi Gras

The March members meeting included election of officers and board members.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 5, 2019
Lord's Warehouse models reusable fashions

The sold-out event brought 200 people to Longboat Island Chapel on March 5.

  • Longboat Key
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Clara Spitler helps sort canned foods at All Faiths Food Bank.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 5, 2019
All Faith's Food Bank has a new kickoff to its summer campaign

The new Walk to End Summer Hunger will be the kickoff to the campaign.

  • Sarasota
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One of the gardens has plants that bloom at different times throughout the year.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 5, 2019
Visit Sarasota's gardens in paradise

The Sarasota Garden Club's home tours will take place on March 16.

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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • March 4, 2019
Caroline Kennedy talks history and challenges of the future

The former U.S. Ambassador to Japan shared her views on history and where the country is headed at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

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San Saba's Hope Arellano was the MVP in leading her team to the tournament title.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 3, 2019
Women's polo scores big in Lakewood Ranch

San Saba wins the first Sarasota Women's Challenge Polo Tournament at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
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Ben Shereff prepared the dough by kneading it thoroughly.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 3, 2019
Temple Emanu-El teens learn the art of challah

The teens learned the ancient ritual as part of their confirmation.

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Carol Cohen and Barb Standich
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 3, 2019
Sarasota Farmers Market boogies down Lemon Avenue

The "Taste of the Market — Sunday Night Fever" raised money for the market.

  • Sarasota
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The 10th anniversary Take Stock in Children 5K set a record with more than 2,000 participants at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 3, 2019
Take Stock 5K continues to rise in Lakewood Ranch

More than 2,000 participates in the Take Stock 5K pack the Lakewood Ranch course to benefit Manatee County students.

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