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  • 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.

  • Sarasota
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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.

  • Sarasota
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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.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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.

  • Longboat Key
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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.

  • Longboat Key
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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.

  • Sarasota
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  • 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.

  • Sarasota
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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.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • 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.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • 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.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 17, 2017
Gulfshore and Twin Shores strike pot of gold

The residences' 41st annual parade brought the luck of the Irish to Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 17, 2017
Friends of Selby Library welcomes Hedrick Smith

The Pulitzer Prize winner spoke to members and patrons of the Friends of Selby Library March 17 at The Resort at Longboat Key Club.

  • Sarasota
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Mike and Patsy LaMonica, Gord and Bonnie Pike, David and Patty Thomas and Dave and Marilyn Kurzawa
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 17, 2017
Westchester rings in St. Patrick's Day

Residents donned their best green outfits for the occasion.

  • Longboat Key
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Melissa Wigglesworth, Austin Moore, 6, Toni Moore and Sophia Moore, 11
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 17, 2017
Lynches goes green for St. Patrick's Day

The annual celebration brought a large crowd to the St. Armands Circle establishment.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 16, 2017
Twin Shores kicks off St. Patrick's Day

Residents enjoyed a corned beef and cabbage dinner on March 16.

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