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Dockmaster Larry Bateman, Purser Margie Clark, Scribe Graham Sampson, Dockmaster John Shea Commodore Bill Coughlin
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  • Katie Johns
  • January 15, 2019
Longboat Harbour changes watch

For the first time since 2015, the condominium complex has new leadership.

  • Longboat Key
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Rusty Chinnis is a certified fly-casting instructor.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 15, 2019
Instructor casts a deep love of fly-fishing

Longboat's Rusty Chinnis knows the mechanics, but also knows there's a lot more to teach.

  • Longboat Key
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Meg Hausberg, The Circus Arts Conservatory Founder Dolly Jacobs and Joyce Wartinbee
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  • Katie Johns
  • January 15, 2019
Christ Church serves tea and Circus Arts Conservatory lesson

About 70 Christ Church women listened to Dolly Jacobs talk about The Circus Arts Conservatory Jan. 15.

  • Longboat Key
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Karen Liebert, Monsignor Gerry Finnegan, Patty Madsen and Ginny Akhoury
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  • Katie Johns
  • January 15, 2019
St. Mary Women's Guild hosts baby shower for Community Pregnancy Clinics

Each attendee brought a gift, such as clothing, diapers or a toy to be donated.

  • Longboat Key
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Rhonda Leiberick, the program director for Habitat for Humanity of Sarasota, Barbara Beck, Habitat for Humanity of Florida President and CEO and Renee Snyder, Habitat for Humanity of Sarasota
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 15, 2019
Argus Foundation celebrates annual meeting

Florida Senator Bill Galvano was the speaker for the event.

  • Sarasota
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Key Niners President Debbie Rand, Bonnie Chisling and Shelly Lazarus
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  • Katie Johns
  • January 15, 2019
Key Niners toast to new members

The women's golf group welcomed their new members at a brunch on Jan. 15.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 13, 2019
Circus greats flip into ring of fame

The 2019 Circus Ring of Fame class was inducted Jan. 13 on St. Armands Circle.

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  • Katie Johns
  • January 13, 2019
Temple Beth Israel hosts musical evening

KlezMania on the Gulf, a southwest Florida band, performed for temple members Jan. 13.

  • Longboat Key
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The Internationals' Paul Wadsworth tries to prevent Wrigley Media's James Miller from getting off a shot at the Sarasota Polo Club Jan. 13.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 13, 2019
Polo in paradise in Lakewood Ranch

Fans pack the sidelines for polo action at the Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • Katie Johns
  • January 13, 2019
Observer Challenge Tennis Tournament bounces into competition

The tournament began Friday, Jan. 11 and finish with championship games on Sunday, Jan. 13.

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One Thing I Wish You Knew gave out goody bags for attendees.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 13, 2019
There's one thing the Jewish Federation of Manatee-Sarasota wishes you knew

The Jewish Federation of Manatee-Sarasota and Chabad of Sarasota present One Thing I Wish You Knew.

  • Sarasota
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Seth Miller, the executive director of the Innocence Project of Florida and Rabbi Michael Werbow
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 13, 2019
Temple Beth Shalom learns about the Innocence Project of Florida

Seth Miller, of the Innocence Project of Florida, talks to the members of Temple Beth Shalom.

  • Sarasota
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Have Gun, Will Travel performed from 1-4 p.m.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 13, 2019
Lakewood Ranch launches concert series

Have Gun, Will Travel headlines first event.

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Eagle Trace's Sharon Lahl joined the Elks during the open house while neighbor Diane O'Conner already is a member.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 12, 2019
Elks host open house in Lakewood Ranch

Elks host open house in Lakewood Ranch

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 10, 2019
Observer Challenge Tennis Tournament toasts to players

The annual tennis tournament kicks off Friday, Jan. 11 and ends Sunday, Jan. 13.

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