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Val Schneiderman said yoga is now as important to her daily routine as brushing her teeth. She practices every day.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 5, 2018
Longboater looks to keep flow of yoga going

Val Schneiderman owned an ashtanga yoga studio in Connecticut, and now she is hoping to bring her teaching expertise to the Longboat Key and Sarasota areas.

  • Longboat Key
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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 5, 2018
Architect Tim Seibert left imprint on Longboat Key, Sarasota

Seibert, 91, died Sunday, Dec. 2.

  • Longboat Key
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Bambi Forristall, Maribeth Phillips, Robert Eddie Dominguez and Kathy Martella helped to make the Community Shoe Box Drive and Reception a success.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 5, 2018
Meals on Wheels Plus holds Shoe Box Drive & Reception

Meals on Wheels fundraiser at the Lake Club's Grande Clubhouse will provide more than 1,500 homebound seniors with holiday cheer.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 5, 2018
Festive traditions? Share with us

Share your holiday traditions or recipes with us, and they could be featured in our Dec. 20 issue.

  • Longboat Key
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Rabbi Elaine Glickman
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 4, 2018
Sarasota's traditional lighting of the menorah

Temple Emanu-El lit up their menorah and snacked on traditional israeli foods.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 3, 2018
Candy cane hunt gets Sarasota kids in the holiday spirit

The Children's Garden hosts its annual event on Dec. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 2, 2018
Longboat Key Club kicks off social season

Club members gathered at the Harbourside Ballroom Dec. 2 to mark the beginning of season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 2, 2018
Santa stops for jolly breakfast at Old Salty Dog

Families enjoyed breakfast and carriage rides while visiting with Santa Claus on Dec. 2.

  • Longboat Key
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Malacy and the Rev. Charleston Wilson, Commodore Bob Williams, Fleet Captain Jon Turner and Susan Pinzino
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 2, 2018
Bird Key lights up fleet

The yacht club members gathered Dec. 1 for the lighting and blessing of the fleet.

  • Longboat Key
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Santa and Mrs. Claus are always the last float on the parade.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 2, 2018
Santa the star of Sarasota's holiday parade

Bands, floats and more lead the way for the Jolly Old Elf.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
About six motor boats, decorated in Christmas lights, arrived at Linger Lodge shortly after 7 p.m. They left from Jiggs Landing and made their way down the Braden River.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 1, 2018
Boat parade lights up Braden River

Fifth annual event lands at Linger Lodge.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 1, 2018
SMART's got it covered — with new arena

SMART program now can offer year-round services with covered arena.

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Sheila Follett and Lori Friedman
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 30, 2018
Casa Del Mar owners host Jamaican bash

About 90 residents attended the annual party on Nov. 30.

  • Longboat Key
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Lou McGrew and Bill McGrew
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • November 30, 2018
Seafood at the seashore on Siesta Key

The Third Annual Siesta Key Seafood and Music Festival took place over three days from Nov. 30 to Dec. 2.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 30, 2018
Christmas concert kickstarts holiday season at St. Mary

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church members gathered Nov. 30 for the annual Christmas concert.

  • Longboat Key
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