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Photos courtesy of Carol Erker
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  • Katie Johns
  • May 2, 2018
Planting Awareness

Together with the Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Department, the Rotary Club of Longboat Key planted two trees in honor of Arbor Day.

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  • Neighbors
The Patterson Foundation President and CEO Debra Jacobs with Community Foundation of Sarasota County President and CEO Roxie Jerde celebrate the 2016 Giving Challenge.
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 30, 2018
Ready, set, give! 24-hour Giving Challenge 2018 launches at noon May 1

This year's Giving Challenge starts in less than 24 hours.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 30, 2018
First Presbyterian Preschool's First Roots fundraiser raises money for school

The First Roots fundraiser was held at Michael's Wine Cellar.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 29, 2018
Physician musicians compete for Doctor Idol title

The Ear Research Foundation brought together eight bands featuring local doctors to compete in a battle of the bands.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 28, 2018
Siesta Fiesta celebrates 40 years

Craft show drew thousands to Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 27, 2018
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe celebrates opening of new building

The grand opening marks the end of the first phase of a major renovation project.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 27, 2018
Longboat Key Garden Club observes Arbor Day

The club enjoyed an Arbor Day picnic and announced a special project.

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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 26, 2018
Giving Sarasota a Healthy Start Luncheon helps moms and babies

The fifth annual event welcomed Dr. Prabhu Parimi.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 26, 2018
Key Club tennis women serve up tournament

About 50 women gathered at The Resort at Longboat Key Club's Tennis Gardens Thursday morning for the member-guest tournament.

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Jasmine Bautsch, Amarice Holliman and Nicholas Pederson jam out together at their prom.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 25, 2018
Braden River students have a ball at the prom

Bountiful night for Braden River Pirates at their prom.

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Photo by Megan Mahoney Photography
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 25, 2018
Brooklynites hatch unique birth plan

Dina and Austin Scherer didn't want to give birth to their son in New York, so they thought of the next best place – Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

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Susan Mauntel models upcycled jewelry by Fran Nikolich
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 25, 2018
Plymouth Harbor celebrates Earth

Residents learned about water usage, energy and recycling at the event.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 24, 2018
Women's 18-Hole Golf Association swings into summer

Members gathered for a final round of golf and lunch on April 24.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 23, 2018
Longboat ladies celebrate 'April Girls'

Twenty years ago, Kip O'Neill threw a party for two friends with 20 people in attendance. Now, the party celebrates 13 ladies with 75 in attendance.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 22, 2018
Suncoast Boat Show brings a wave of boating enthusiasts to Marina Jack

This year's boat show brought Twiggy, the waterskiing squirrel.

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