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Mary Anne Poulton. Courtesy photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 22, 2018
Lake Club residents meet Cubs manager

Lakewood Ranch girl gets birthday treat

  • East County
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Ferruh Muktar and Susan Robinson own Key Concierge and Key Culinary Tours.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 22, 2018
Local business owner in search of bone marrow donor

Ferruh Muktar was diagnosed with myelofibrosis, and the cure is bone marrow transplant.

  • Longboat Key
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Individually wrapped candy pieces welcome guests to town hall.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 22, 2018
Town hall treats

Small treats welcome guests to Longboat Key's town hall and promote its Twitter account.

  • Longboat Key
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Brenda Jameson and Cyndi Seamon Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 22, 2018
Turtle Thanks

The Longboat Key Turtle Watch volunteers spent Saturday morning at Zota Beach Resort for an appreciation breakfast.

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Easter Seals students Cody, Grace, K.K., Isaac, Alex with CEO Tom Waters and Braden Jet.
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • August 20, 2018
Friends help out Easter Seals therapy dog

When Braden Jet needed total hip replacement surgery, his friends at Easter Seals rallied together to help him get better.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • August 19, 2018
Temple Sinai opens its doors to new members

Temple Sinai hosted its open house event, Connect with Sinai, on Aug. 19.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • August 19, 2018
Wash, rinse, learn

Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading transforms laundromat into a center of hope

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 18, 2018
Dance party lights the night

GreyHawk Landing youth the dance night away.

  • East County
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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • August 18, 2018
Dog-filled day at the ballpark

On Aug. 18, Ed Smith Stadium hosted its first ever Paws at the Park event.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • August 18, 2018
Hip, hip hooray for HIPPY graduates

HIPPY students celebrated with their families on Aug. 17 at the Sarasota YMCA Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Branch during their graduation ceremony.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 18, 2018
Longboat Key Club members come together for The Beatles

The Glass Onion band performed the songs of The Beatles Aug. 18 in the Harbourside Ballroom.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • August 17, 2018
Calendar

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  • East County
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Mary Tamez and Ellen Cross
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 16, 2018
Chamber meets for lunch

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosted its monthly networking luncheon Aug. 16.

  • Longboat Key
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Walter Gilbert, a former patient of Dr. Chenault's, cuts the ribbon during a dedication ceremony honoring the groundbreaking doctor.
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • August 16, 2018
Sarasota Memorial paid tribute to its first black doctor

The late Dr. John Chenault was remembered for his groundbreaking service to the community on Aug. 15 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital's clinic in Newtown.

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  • August 16, 2018
Longboat Key weather page photo: Aug. 16

Richard Moskovitz captured this sunset sky facing east across Sarasota Bay from Longboat Key.

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