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Mary Ann Bopp and Peggy Nelson
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 13, 2017
Christ Church hosts fun and fashionable afternoon

Proceeds from the event will benefit the church's missions and Learn to Fish Recovery Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 12, 2017
Southside hosts colorful fundraiser

Students participated in the first Jog-a-thon Color Run to raise money for new astroturf for the athletic field.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 12, 2017
Temple Sinai gives back

Temple Sinai congregants participate in annual Mitzvah Day.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 12, 2017
All Angels enjoys annual brunch

Members gathered at Bird Key Yacht Club on Feb. 12.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 12, 2017
Longboat Island Chapel jazzes up Sunday service

Al Hixon and jazz friends performed during the chapel's Sunday morning service on Feb. 12.

  • Longboat Key
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Marshall and Jose Fernandez
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 12, 2017
Bird Key celebrates Valentine's Day

Members enjoyed an evening of jazz music performed by Eddie Tobin.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 11, 2017
A dogged effort for charity

Annual Doggies for Duchenne makes way through Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park.

  • East County
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Ellen Brennan, Lynn Shepardson and Ginny Hitchcock
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 10, 2017
Humane Society hosts dog-on good time

The Humane Society of Sarasota County hosted their first Smoochy Poochy Yappy Hour.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • February 10, 2017
JFCS hosts second annual Bridging the Gap luncheon

Jewish Family Children's Service hosts second annual Bridging the Gap Community Leaders Luncheon.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 10, 2017
Palm Aire fashion fun helps charity

More than 170 ladies turned out for a fashion show featuring designs from Panache'.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 9, 2017
St. Mary Women's Guild welcomes new members

Guests enjoyed lunch at a member's home on Feb. 9.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 9, 2017
Chamber kicks off 97th year

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Kickoff Breakfast.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 9, 2017
Sarasota's historic village looks to the future

In a town that's always changing, the Historic Downtown Village stands out.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 8, 2017
Longboat Harbourettes lunch at Lazy Lobster

Members of the group gathered at the Longboat Key restaurant on Feb. 8.

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Teri Mirikitani, Melissa Rixon and Christi McGuire,say each of them had moments they wanted to give up on their book project, but those moments never happened at the same time. That allowed them to encourage each other and succeed
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 8, 2017
The write idea

Women publish book on struggles of motherhood.

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