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Neighbors

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  • March 23, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: March 23

Cindy Leder captured this sunset from The Beaches condos on Longboat Key.

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Nahman L' Hrar poses with his portraits of Kofi Annan and Felipe Calderon.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 23, 2017
A tale of two portraits

Ringling Town Hall student artist Nahman L'Hrar created two portraits. The second portrait was presented to its subject March 22. The first has yet to meet its subject.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 23, 2017
If the suit fits

Fitness competitors spend months perfecting their physiques. When it comes to dressing them for the stage, there are few better than June Blaustein.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 22, 2017
Mayors’ Feed the Hungry celebrates 30 years

The organization’s 30th anniversary celebration was held on March 22 at Harvest Church.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 22, 2017
Booker High School Gospel Choir performs at Christ Church

The choir club treated Christ Church members to a performance following the church's monthly dinner.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 22, 2017
Former Mexican President Felipe Calderon talks Mexican-American relations

The 56th President of Mexico Felipe Calderon spoke at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in the final installment of the 2017 Town Hall Lecture Series.

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 22, 2017
RCLA announces 2018 Town Hall lineup

As the 2017 series comes to a close, Ringling College Library Association looks releases the 2018 Town Hall Lecture lineup.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 22, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries 3/22

The Rev. David Matthews, Loraine Calvi,Richard Goldwater and Eudora De Renne Roebling died.

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Campers from Mote' s Sea Sleuths summer camp skim the bay for marine life.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 22, 2017
Garden Club grants summer camp fun

The club will award three grants to local kids for various summer camps.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 21, 2017
Longboat Town Hall exhibits local artists' masterpieces

Eight local artists will have their work on display until the end of May.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 19, 2017
First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon races through Sarasota

Runners wound their way around St. Armands and through Indian Shores to finish the Sarasota Half Marathon at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 18, 2017
Students trade typical break for altruistic alternative

The Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota County facilitates an alternative Spring Break option for area high schoolers.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 18, 2017
Kiwanis Club flips for flapjacks

The annual pancake breakfast supports the club's grant and scholarship fund.

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  • Katie Johns
  • March 17, 2017
Bird Key revels in St. Patrick's Day Party

Residents enjoyed a Irish dance performance before a buffet dinner on March 17.

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 17, 2017
Humane Society hosts a barnyard bash

Children at the Humane Society of Sarasota County spring break camp got up close and personal with some fury (and feathered) friends.

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