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In October, the firefighter association took second place in Morton’s Firehouse Chili Cook-Off.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 1, 2017
Longboat firefighters ready to tee up

On Nov. 18, the Longboat Key Firefighters Association will host its first golf classic.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 31, 2017
St. Armands Fright Night tricks and treats

The annual event concluded with a performance of "Thriller" by the Sarasota High School Drama Department.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 31, 2017
Women's Golf Association tees up for season

The group kicked off season with a round of golf and lunch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Larry Steagall, Larry Bateman, Richard Cyr, Jim Fox, Bob Mazurek and Tom Reese at last year's parade.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 31, 2017
Rotary Club to continue Veterans Day tradition

At 2 p.m. on Nov. 11, veterans will walk in the 4th annual Veterans Day Parade on Bay Isles Road.

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File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 31, 2017
Israel Tennis Center named in honor of Larry Greenspon

On Oct. 23, the Israel Tennis Centers Foundation named Israel’s premiere tennis center in Ramat Hasharon in honor of Larry and Mary Greenspon.

  • Longboat Key
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Decorations chairwoman Diane Nelson and event chairwoman Elaine Shapiro are pleased with the turnout. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 30, 2017
Women's group hosts harvest-themed fundraiser

Sold-out event featured 30 vendors for holiday shopping.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bob and Ruth German
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 29, 2017
Longboat Island Chapel reunites for Oktoberfest

On Oct. 29, chapel members enjoyed brats and live music.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 29, 2017
Selby sprouts spooktacular Halloween fun

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens hosted its annual Halloween event on Oct. 29.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 29, 2017
Longboat Harbour revels in tricks and treats

Residents dined and danced at the condominium's Halloween party on Oct. 28.

  • Longboat Key
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Mike and Donna Baker
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 29, 2017
Halloween haunts Bird Key Yacht Club

Club members dressed to impress at the annual Halloween party on Oct. 28.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 28, 2017
Van Wezel hosts Giving Hunger the Blues

Giving Hunger the Blues and Jazz on the Bay rocked the bay front on Oct. 28.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 28, 2017
Sarasota hosts first Age Friendly Festival

The Patterson Foundation sponsored the festival to invite community members and stakeholders to learn about Sarasota’s age-friendly features.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 28, 2017
Benderson Park turns pink for fight against cancer

An estimated 20,000 people participated in the 2017 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 28, 2017
Longboat Key Club carves into Halloween

Members and resort guests carved pumpkins and decorated cookies at the club's pumpkin carving lunch on Oct. 28.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 27, 2017
Headless horseman rides through Sarasota Polo Club

The Players Centre for Performing Arts presented 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' at the Sarasota Polo Club.

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