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Lou McGrew and Bill McGrew
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  • 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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  • 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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  • Katie Johns
  • November 30, 2018
Longboat Key Tennis Center hosts annual senior clay courts tournament

The super category II tournament kicked off on Nov. 27 and runs until Dec. 2.

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Veda Krolik and Rhea Krolik take a picture with Santa.
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • November 29, 2018
Sarasota Christmas tree lights up

Five Points Park in downtown Sarasota had Santa come into town to light the Christmas tree.

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Phil Pagano poses next to his two new generators. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • November 28, 2018
Your Town

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Joanne Tachtenberg, Patty Schreiber and Sylvia Bloom.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • November 28, 2018
Women of Temple Sinai learn about SRQ

The women's group were taught about the ins and outs of airport operations.

  • Sarasota
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Janielle Silliman. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 28, 2018
University Parkway dentists freshen smiles

Lakewood Ranch kids learn about giving.

  • East County
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Maia Robinson is a flower in the play, and her big petals weigh her down a little bit.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • November 28, 2018
Students show their acting chops in Lakewood Ranch

Pre-Kindergarten class performs the classic 'Three Little Pigs.'

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 28, 2018
Sleigh bells jingling, ring-ting tingling

Glenn Ocock is using a special set of sleigh bells when he volunteers for the Salvation Army this holiday season.

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Roger Pettingell and his team Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 28, 2018
Pie parade

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Agent Roger Pettingell gave out more than 130 pies to customers during Thanksgiving Week.

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Along with his siblings, Tommy Klauber began working at The Colony when he was 15. Photo by Kayleigh Omang
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 28, 2018
Klauber’s ex-employees carry on his legacy of service

The Colony developer impacted many local restaurateurs, tennis pros as their manager.

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Andy Maass read "“The Roosevelt Family of Sagamore Hill" in eighth grade and has collected Roosevelt items ever since.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 28, 2018
A collection fit for a president: Andy Maass' Theodore Roosevelt collection spans decades

Maass' fascination with the 26th president began after he wrote a book report on “The Roosevelt Family of Sagamore Hill.”

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Many Laurel Park residents came out to see the new playground.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • November 26, 2018
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • November 24, 2018
Lakewood Ranch hosts first seafood festival

Lakewood Ranch Seafood and Music Festival comes to Lakewood Ranch Main Street, first annual festival, seafood, music, 2018

  • East County
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  • Shane Donglasan
  • November 23, 2018
SPARCC shelter's pet kennel gets some help from volunteers

Lowe's stores help freshen up facility.

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