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Alex Amador Martinez outstretches his ribbon before writing his contributions to Patterson's piece.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 26, 2017
Students contribute to Community Foundation art installation

The the three-part piece represents the components of the foundation’s mission — community, donors and nonprofits.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 25, 2017
Garden Club reunites for season

Bruce Holst, director of botany at Selby Gardens, spoke to the members.

  • Longboat Key
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Doodle Bug makes its debut appearance at Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Photo by Berkley Mason.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 25, 2017
Doodle Bug comes to Lakewood Ranch

The child care business will have a booth at Boo Fest.

  • East County
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Garden Club President Susan Phillips checks on the butterfly garden in Bicentennial Park.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 25, 2017
Longboaters reshape gardens after Irma

Hurricane Irma didn't leave a lot of damage on Longboat Key, but the island's landscaping took a hit. Now, Longboaters are chiming in on how they're restoring their gardens.

  • Longboat Key
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Mary Elizabeth Roca Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 25, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: Oct. 26, 2017

Mary Elizabeth Roca, Jane Drake and Verna Lee Ferris died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Stephanie Pollack (Maid of Honor), Jake Pollack, Sophie Pollack, Ariane Pollack (Bride) and Jeff Spross (Groom). Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 25, 2017
Family Affair

Jacob and Sophie Pollack celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary by watching their granddaughter get married.

  • Longboat Key
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John Rhoder, Roger Brown, Carol Rhoder, Bonnie Cacchiarally and Linda McAuliff Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 25, 2017
Happy Birthday, Bonnie!

Bonnie Cocchiareley of Westchester turns 95 on Oct. 29.

  • Longboat Key
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Regina Morris. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 25, 2017
East County marathoner goes the extra mile - literally

Regina Morris topped her age group in what turned out to be an elongated marathon.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 24, 2017
Geese find home in Sarasota neighborhood

The Sherwood Estates neighborhood has it all — location, quiet and a 30-year-old misfit goose.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • October 21, 2017
Pups get dressed up for Bark-O-Ween

A county-hosted costume contest showed that dogs can love Halloween just as much as their owners.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 21, 2017
Sarasota celebrates Pride Fest

The annual event took place Oct. 21 in J.D. Hamel Park.

  • Sarasota
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The children's artwork was on display throughout the pavilion.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 21, 2017
Butterfly garden takes root in Gillespie Park

The Gillespie Park neighborhood begins latest park project.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 20, 2017
Mote dives into Halloween with Night of Fish, Fun and Fright

What's Halloween without an underwater pumpkin carving?

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 20, 2017
Lakewood Ranch celebrates life with Block Party, Club Day

Hundreds of visitors came to Main Street for music, socializing and information.

  • East County
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 20, 2017
SPARCC, Women's Resource Center and Hope Family Services partner for annual luncheon

Members of the three organizations gathered Oct. 20 at Polo Grill and Bar in Lakewood Ranch for the Empower Your Purse Luncheon.

  • Sarasota
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