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Neighbors

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  • Katie Johns
  • March 28, 2017
Friends of Tennis say farewell to season

The members gathered at the Longboat Key Tennis Center on March 28.

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Standing: Planning Committee: Kathy Neudorfer, Cindy Noble, Rita Lynch, Barbara Gurchiek and Mary Del Pup; Sitting: Planning committee member Gerri Nagle and the Revs. Gerry Finegan and Eric Scanlan
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 27, 2017
St. Mary Women's Guild treats members to trendy afternoon

The "Chantilly Lace" Fashion Show featured clothing from Dillard's.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 25, 2017
Sleepy Lagoon hosts annual neighborhood party

Residents gathered for a buffet dinner and drinks on March 25.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 25, 2017
Residents swarm to Sweetgrass Farms for Honey Bee Festival

Sweetgrass Farms hosted the second annual Honey Bee Festival to benefit University of Florida honey bee lab.

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 25, 2017
RC Car Open races into second year

The Suncoast Science Faulhaber Fab Lab revs its engines for second annual Remote Control Car Open March 25.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 25, 2017
City staff pitches in to Keep Sarasota County Beautiful

City of Sarasota staff pitched in March 25 to help clean up Lido BeaCity of Sarasota got their hands dirty March 25 on Lido Beach as part of the Keep Sarasota County Beautiful initiative.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 25, 2017
Longboat Key shows off at open house

The annual community open house included fire trucks, boats and free firemen hats.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 25, 2017
Lakewood Ranch 'Beer Belly' run supports Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee

About 250 runners turned out for the first-year event.

  • East County
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Michele Butler, Laurie Saggese and Natalie Fazio
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 24, 2017
The Players Club enjoys Greek night

Residents enjoyed Greek appetizers and dishes on March 24.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 24, 2017
Neighbors, buyers get sneak peak at downtown development

Michael Saunders and Kolter Urban host a block party at site of The Mark Sarasota, a proposed condominium community.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 24, 2017
Cystic Fibrosis Luncheon in Lakewood Ranch kicks off local fundraising efforts

Team Kasten raises funds, awareness for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 23, 2017
Sarasota Chamber networks on island time

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce welcomed members to an tropical-themed Hob Nob.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 23, 2017
Key of Sea hits high note at The Players Club

The chorus performed for residents and friends on March 23.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 23, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: March 23

Matthew Press captured this shot of a snowy plover on Siesta Key Beach.

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  • March 23, 2017
East County weather page photo: March 23

Jeannie Sparks captured this photo of a male anhinga by a marsh pond in Lakewood Ranch.

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