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Kathy Whyte takes a bit out of her seafood paella at the inaugural Sarasota Seafood and Music Festival in 2016.
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  • Anna Brugmann
  • January 19, 2017
Sarasota Calendar 01.19.17

See what's happening in Sarasota this week.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 18, 2017
Seaplace hosts cabaret night

Marcy Downey performed "Hits and Bits of the Sullivan Show."

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John Wild rings the bell outside of Publix. Courtesy photo.
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  • Katie Johns
  • January 18, 2017
Kiwanis Club lends a helping hand

The club helped the Salvation Army with its kettle campaign during the holiday season.

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Courtesy photo
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  • Katie Johns
  • January 18, 2017
Edmund Adams wins lifetime achievement award

The award was the third one he received in 2016.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 18, 2017
your town

your town

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Participants in Aging in Paradise’s hundreds of programs pride themselves on their activity level.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 18, 2017
Aging in Paradise masters health and friendship

The resource center offered about 300 classes and programs in 2016.

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Kian Ahmadi, 10, holds a starfish he found while snorkeling during Mote' s “Sea Sleuths: Generation H2O" summer camp.
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  • Katie Johns
  • January 18, 2017
Mote extends education and exploration with spring break camp

Mammals and reptiles and invertebrates, oh my! The camp is open for registration now.

  • Longboat Key
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Aging in Paradise Executive Director Donna Dunio and Suzy Brenner at last year' s gala.
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  • Katie Johns
  • January 18, 2017
Your Calendar: Aging in Paradise Gala

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

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Marcia Mott Photo courtesy of Jane Miller
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 18, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries

Ruth Hample, Marcia Mott, Patricia Tisbo, Harley Whitfield and Donald Wright died.

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  • Neighbors
The Rev. Bill Friederich has spent 30 years in ministry.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 18, 2017
The Rev. Bill Friederich seeks to continue Longboat Island Chapel's success

Friederich was voted into his position on Jan. 8, after six months serving as interim minister.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The University Park Women' s Club event committee makes sure to take a photograph together.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 18, 2017
club news

club news

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 17, 2017
Joe Gruters speaks to Republican Club of Longboat Key

State Rep. Joe Gruters spoke about what to expect in President-elect Trumps' first 100 days in office.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 16, 2017
Temple Beth Israel plays bingo

Proceeds from the event will benefit the temple's music program.

  • Longboat Key
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Mari Gauff and Social Chair Patti Baer
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 16, 2017
Sutton Place welcomes seasonal residents back

The condominium complex held its first social event of the year Jan. 15.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 16, 2017
Sarasota Residents walk in unity in of honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Participants gathered at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex and walked to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park.

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