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Dan and Victoria Van Dine collectively lost 80 pounds at a concept similar to their X30 Fit Bootcamp studio. They believe group fitness and working with a personal trainer helps produce the best results.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 20, 2019
X marks the healthy spot

X30 Fit Bootcamp opens in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Early temple leaders at the congregation's groundbreaking in May 1983. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 20, 2019
Temple Beth Israel reflects on 40 years

The temple has become the center for Jewish living on Longboat Key with educational programming for all.

  • Longboat Key
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The living room is the first room up the stairs.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 20, 2019
Longboat Key Home Tour: 3354 Bayou Gate — Heer and Benioni Home

The Longboat Key Garden Club home tour runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 2.

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The Gorins moved into their Winding Oaks home eight years ago.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 20, 2019
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: 3408 Winding Oaks — Gorin Home

The Longboat Key Garden Club home tour runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 2.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 20, 2019
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: 3470 Gulf of Mexico Drive

The Longboat Key Garden Club home tour runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 2.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 20, 2019
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: 5005 Gulf of Mexico Drive

The Longboat Key Garden Club home tour runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 2.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 20, 2019
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: 780 Old Compass Road— Compasshaus

The Longboat Key Garden Club's home tour runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 2.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 20, 2019
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: 536 Reclinata Drive- Maass Home

The Longboat Key Garden Club's home tour runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 2.

  • Longboat Key
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Virginia Luke’s home has an outdoor pool complete with a tiki bar.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 20, 2019
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: 6890 Longboat Drive South – Luke Home

The Longboat Key Garden Club home tour runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 2.

  • Longboat Key
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Milton Harr and Harold Ronson
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 20, 2019
Thank you for your service

Michael Garey of The Lazy Lobster treated two Longboat Key veterans to lunch to honor them for their service in the Battle of Iwo Jima.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Guild Board Members Sue DiNatale, Ginny Akhoury, Paula Sharp, Coalition Executive Director Janet Khan, Guild board members JoAnn Sifuentes, Marilyn Bettencourt and Ana McClendon, volunteer coordinator. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 20, 2019
St. Mary turns the page for Early Learning Coalition

On Feb. 12, the Women's Guild donated 400 books to the Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota’s Bucket of Books program.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 20, 2019
IV therapy provides custom hydration

From immunity to energy, IV therapy provides an accessible wellness tool that can increase hydration and supply nutrients to patients.

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Dr. Nell Potter, President Jane Watt, Ora Jean Henry, Toni Schemmel and Geri Sherot
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 19, 2019
Women make an impact on Sarasota

Impact 100 SRQ works towards their membership goal of 200 women.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 19, 2019
Longboat Chamber, residents meet, greet and eat

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce opened its annual Meet, Greet and Eat expo to island residents this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dale Hooey, the Rev. Michael Durning and Sandy Wood
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 19, 2019
All Angels sings to presidents

In honor of Presidents Day, the church hosted a singalong on Feb. 18.

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