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Neighbors

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  • Shane Donglasan
  • March 4, 2018
Walk to Defeat ALS makes strides towards finding a cure

Teams of walkers marched together to raise funds towards ALS research

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • March 4, 2018
Siesta Key Association members gather for annual breakfast

Big topics get discussed over a big breakfast at SKA’s annual meeting.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • March 4, 2018
A day of Dr. Seuss

Elementary school students celebrate diversity and reading through Dr. Seuss.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • March 4, 2018
Project 180 begins its fifth annual Strong Voices/Strong Subjects lecture series

This year’s lecture series explores the impact of prisoner reentry on the home and family.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 4, 2018
Garden Club blossoms at Home Tour

Five homes throughout Longboat Key were on display for the 42nd Annual Home Tour March 3.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 3, 2018
Longboat showcases town offerings at open house

Longboat Key departments including fire rescue and public works were on site to talk with residents and visitors.

  • Longboat Key
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Cheryl and McCord Fraser and Barbara and Tim Liggett
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 2, 2018
Christ Church kicks off enrichment weekend

The Rev. Andrew Purves will present throughout the weekend.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • March 2, 2018
Teen Court encourages young women to make HERstory

In celebration of Women's History Month, Teen Court of Sarasota hosted its second annual Making HERstory panel discussion.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 2, 2018
Customers rummage for riches at St. Mary's annual sale

The sale continues at 9 a.m. tomorrow, Saturday, March 3, at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church, 4280 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
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Sarasota Orchestra musicians Isaac Mingas, Joy Chatzistamatis and Thomas Pizzi provide live entertainment as guests arrive.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 1, 2018
Festa Italia! Italian for a night

'Italian Night' offers food, fun and fellowship for business alliance members.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 28, 2018
Longboaters name that tune

About 130 Longboat Key Club members gathered for a game of "Name That Tune" Feb. 28.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 28, 2018
Twin Shores residents celebrate 20 years of ownership

On Feb. 28, about 90 residents gathered to celebrate the anniversary of the owners buying the property.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 28, 2018
Longboat Harbour travels to 'Paris' in style

About 100 residents gathered for an afternoon of food, fashion and fun Feb. 28.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 28, 2018
Lido Key resident keeps local bee population buzzin'

Beekeeper Tom Mawn works on six local apiaries, which help relocate bees to yards around the region where they’re wanted.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Clothing was a big part of the sale last year.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 28, 2018
Royal Rummage Sale returns to St. Mary

The early bird sale kicks off at noon on Friday, March 2 and continues at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 3 at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church, 4280 Gulf of Mexico Drive

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