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  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 12, 2017
Fruitville Grove celebrates 30th anniversary with Berry Festival

Fruitville Grove put a sweet twist on its traditional pumpkin festival to celebrate its 30th anniversary.

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 12, 2017
Sarasota HOGs ride for the dogs

The Sarasota Harley Owners Group sponsored its 18th annual Poker Run to benefit the Humane Society of Sarasota County

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 12, 2017
St. Barbara travels back in time with fashion show fundraiser

St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church hosted Women & Fashion Thru the Decades March 12 at Michaels On East.

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 12, 2017
St. Boniface rises against hunger

Church members gathered at St. Boniface Episcopal Church to assemble 15,000 meals for those suffering from food insecurity.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 11, 2017
St. Mary celebrates St. Patrick's Day

With Irish music and corned beef and cabbage, the celebration hit a pot of gold.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 11, 2017
Longboat Harbour hosts comedy night

Comics from Florida Studio Theater performed improv for more than 100 residents.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 11, 2017
Prohibition Party benefits A Life Story Foundation

Roaring '20s-themed fundraiser raises funds for ALS research.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 11, 2017
Supporters 'pony up' for cause

Honor Animal Rescue hosted its annual Ponies for Pups polo match fundraiser.

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 10, 2017
Ringling opens Basch Visual Arts Center

In what is becoming a recurring ritual on the Ringling campus, the college cut the ribbon on its newest facility.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 10, 2017
Orphan Annie finds home at Nolan

Nolan Middle School students presented 'Annie Jr.'

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 9, 2017
Temple Emanu-El celebrates Dr. Seuss

Students channeled their inner red fish (and blue fish) for Temple Emanu-El's Early Learning Center's celebration of Dr. Seuss.

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 8, 2017
Library Foundation celebrates successful fundraiser

In mid-November the Library Foundation for Sarasota County was $140,000 of raising $450,000 by Dec. 31, but its patrons came through in just a nick of time.

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  • Katie Johns
  • March 8, 2017
All Angels and Dream Weaver team up for fun and fashion

Proceeds from the annual fashion show will go to Family Promise of Sarasota.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 8, 2017
St. Thomas More hosts annual fashion show

Members of the St. Thomas More Catholic Church woman's club gathered at Michael's On East for an afternoon of fellowship and fashion.

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Ed and Eric Rosenthal said working together can be challenging, but for the most part they pull in the same direction when it comes to their company.
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  • Katie Johns
  • March 8, 2017
Florikan and its founder journey to Space Technology Hall of Fame

Founder Ed Rosenthal is also being inducted as an individual.

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