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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
  • Neighbors
Chloe Wetherington. (Courtesy photo).
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 21, 2017
Your Town: 'Tree-mendous' fundraiser

East County residents spread cheer.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Walter Haller courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 21, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: Nov. 23, 2017

Walter Carroll Haller, Clark Morton and Robert Nelson a died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 21, 2017
Sarasota Garden Club toasts to 90 years

The club marked its anniversary with a party themed to the decade of its founding — the roaring 20s.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 20, 2017
First Presbyterian Preschool gives thanks

The preschool celebrate Thanksgiving with a pageant followed by a family feast.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 18, 2017
Longboat Key firefighters tee off first golf classic

About 85 golfers participated in the event on Nov. 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Event chairwomen Clara McGonigle, Andy Youngs and Carol Fischbein
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 18, 2017
St. Mary's brings holiday cheer to Longboat

The women's guild's annual Christmas Bazaar took place on Nov. 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 18, 2017
Sarasota Bay Guardians clean up Quick Point Preserve

Volunteers joined the group on Nov. 18 to look for invasive plants.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cheryl Scheid, of the Lakewood Ranch Garden Club, decorates a special Christmas gift for seniors in the Meals on Wheels of Manatee program. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 17, 2017
Club News: A holly jolly celebration

A roundup of Lakewood Ranch club news

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