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Neighbors

    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 14, 2016
Seaplace hosts jolly celebration

Pianist Richard Ridenour played classic holiday tunes as guests mingled.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 14, 2016
L'Ambiance residents host holiday tea

Each attendee brought a gift to be donated to Children's Guardian Fund.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 14, 2016
St. Armands Association gets in the holiday spirit

Association members mingled at Tommy Bahama Restaurant and Bar on Dec. 13.

  • Longboat Key
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A family uses the well Jones, Pedicini and the Barrons sponsored. Photo courtesy of Allen Barron.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 14, 2016
Locals give gift of fresh water

Four Sarasota residents took a trip to Cambodia for vacation but came home with a bigger story to tell.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bob and Pat Gussin and Nancy and Rick Moskovitz
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 14, 2016
Longboat residents turn the page with Sarasota Library Foundation

The library foundation is $131,000 away from filling its fund for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tammy Halstead, Tom Scholz, Ed Nugent and Chamber President Gail Loefgren at August's Business After Hours.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 14, 2016
Your Calendar: Holiday Business After Hours

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Graham Toft, Katzy Nager, the Rev. David Danner, Luz Corcuera, Executive Director of UnidosNow, Michael Clay, Rev. Maggie Gat, and Elaine Smith.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 14, 2016
All Angels makes generous donation

The grant will help UnidosNow's Future Leader's Academy.

  • Longboat Key
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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 14, 2016
Euphemia Haye and Maison Blanche spoon up recognition

The two Longboat Ket restaurants earned a spot in the Golden Spoon Hall of Fame.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 13, 2016
CONA hosts holly jolly potluck

Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations gathered for their last meeting of the year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 13, 2016
SPARCC spreads holiday cheer at annual luncheon

Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center held its annual holiday luncheon at Michael’s On East.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 13, 2016
Women's golf associations host a frosty frolic

The annual event collected unwrapped gifts for Toys for Tots.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 13, 2016
David Barkey speaks to Longboat democrats

Barkey spoke to the club during its monthly meeting on Dec. 13.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 12, 2016
Girl Scouts take over Gingerbread Festival

The 8th annual Gingerbread Festival was hosted by the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida for the first time.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 12, 2016
Temple Emanu-El puts on Hanukkah production

Temple Emanu-El seventh graders showed off their theatrical skills during Sunday’s Hanukkah performance.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 11, 2016
Holiday spirit sails through Sarasota Bay

The floating parade featured an extended route and viewing areas.

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