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Neighbors

    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 28, 2017
East and West network at business expo

More than 100 vendors attended the 2017 East Meets West Regional Business Expo on Nov. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
James Mains, Alex Lowe-Mains and Mark and Tammy Kerr at last year's lawn party.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 28, 2017
Kiwanis Club ready to serve up Lawn Party

The seventh annual event takes place from 12 to 2 p.m. on Dec. 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Emanuel Lefresne sits on the curb along Ocean Boulevard before the Siesta Key holiday parade.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 27, 2017
Siesta Key flips the switch on holiday spirit

Siesta Key Village hosted its annual holiday parade on Nov. 25.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 25, 2017
Carol and Mort Siegler celebrate 70 years of marriage

The local philanthropists renewed their vows on Nov. 25 on the south lawn of Plymouth Harbor.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 24, 2017
Chamber sends off, welcomes town officials

Retiring Town Manager Dave Bullock and Director of Public Works Juan Florensa bid farewell to chamber members.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 23, 2017
Hundreds gather for Thanksgiving luncheon

Hundreds gathered at St. Martha Catholic Church for the 17th annual Sarasota Ministerial Association's 17th annual Thanksgiving celebration on Nov. 22.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 22, 2017
Sarasota couple plugs into holiday spirit

For Madison Hipps, the holidays start with the flick of a switch.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 21, 2017
Longboat Key congregations celebrate Thanksgiving

Members from the six local congregations gathered Nov. 21 for the 37th annual Thanksgiving Interfaith Service.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Peg Pluto has served as the chamber's administrative assistant for the last year and a half.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 21, 2017
Former Chamber administrative assistant lands 'dream job'

Peg Pluto will now serve as the property manager at the Wicker Inn Beach Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy of Roger Pettingell Pettingell has found that buyers are looking for open spaces and contemporary looks in their homes.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 21, 2017
Realtors notice trend shift in home buyers

Real estate tastes shift from Mediterranean styles to something more open and contemporary. Longboat Key Realtors say sellers should pay attention.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 21, 2017
Share your memories with us!

We're looking for your happiest and wackiest holiday memories.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 21, 2017
Pat Gussin debuts new book

Her newest, and seventh, book "Come Home" hit bookstores on Nov. 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Stan Horwich and Budee Jacobs Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 21, 2017
Happy Birthday, Stan!

Beachplace resident Stan Horwich celebrated his 95th birthday on Nov. 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Casey Navarro plays in the park during the neighborhood's regular Tunes in the Park event.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 21, 2017
Laurel Park gathers for Tunes in the Park

Neighbors filled the park for the neighborhood's seasonal potluck dinner and concert.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Gigi Silverberg Lisa Tyson Melinda Whitlock Monica Darold Niki Born Silvia Ayo Jenny Lexhed Francesca Bonte Val Grubbs Beth Bartlett File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 21, 2017
Cedars team aces season

The Cedars East 7.5 Combo team had a successful season.

  • Longboat Key
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