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Neighbors

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  • February 15, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries

Dr. Rudolph Charles Garber Jr. died.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 14, 2017
Garden Club spends Valentine's Day loving Longboat

The club held its first Valentine's Day event at Bay Isles Beach Club.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 14, 2017
Hundreds of couples renew vows on Siesta Key

The 25th annual "Say I Do Again" event brought couples to Siesta Key to reaffirm their comitment.

  • Sarasota
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Andy Youngs, Nancy White, Jane Vorel and Ginny Akhoury
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 14, 2017
St. Mary Women's Guild enjoys Valentine's Day desserts

The guild held their monthly meeting on Feb. 14 it the parish hall.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 14, 2017
Cornelle Maxfield speaks to Longboat Democrats

The Longboat Key Democratic Club held its monthly meeting on Feb. 14.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 14, 2017
First Presbyterian Preschool hosts annual tea

Love was in the air during First Presbyterian Preschool's annual Valentines Day Tea.

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Geena Davis spoke at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall as part of Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series.
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  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 13, 2017
Geena Davis speaks at the Van Wezel

The actor and advocate spoke at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall as part of the Ringling College Library Association Lecture series.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 13, 2017
RCLA presents Geena Davis

The actor and advocate Geena Davis discussed women in media and her organization, Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media.

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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.

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    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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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