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Courtesy of Aaron Nowak
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  • Katie Johns
  • February 1, 2017
Bull skull found on GMD

While digging a pool, workers found a bull head skull on GMD property.

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Lido Beach Resort staff made "Stuffed Monkey Kits" last week. Photo courtesy of Sandra Rios.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 1, 2017
Lido Beach Resort staff monkeys around for hospitals

Last week, resort staff packaged "Stuffed Monkey Kits" for children in the pediatric wards of local hospitals.

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Dick Mott, Louise and George Kelegher, Betty Rahm, Jack crain, Stan Hopmeyer and Joyce Tankersley celebrate the opening of the new tennis courts. Photo courtesy of Neil Blume
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  • Katie Johns
  • February 1, 2017
Whitney Beach aces tennis court renovation

The two new tennis courts opened last week after a three-month renovation.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 31, 2017
Sands Point sips and socializes

Residents gathered for an afternoon of wine tasting on Jan. 31.

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Heidi Brown
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 31, 2017
New exec starts at nonprofit

New Jewish Family and Children Services CEO plans to expand and streamline services.

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  • Katie Johns
  • January 30, 2017
Temple Beth Israel enjoys trendy afternoon

The Beth Israel Women held their annual fashion show on Jan. 30 at Michael's On East.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 28, 2017
Global Luminaries light up Longboat

The Third Annual Contemporary Studio Glass Weekend opened at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts on Jan. 28.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 28, 2017
Atlantic City Boys visit Bird Key

The sold-out event included a cocktail hour, dinner and performance by the band.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 28, 2017
Artists bring creativity to St. Armands

Original work by more than 175 artists filled the Circle over the weekend.

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The band shell was installed in Riverview' s auditorium to enhance the sound of band performances.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • January 28, 2017
Riverview dedicates new band shell

Riverview High School honors former band director Andrew "Jack" Crew with fitting tribute.

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Passerine performed at the fundraiser.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • January 27, 2017
Healthy Start fundraiser trades ball gowns for baby bjorns

The organization, which advocates for the health of infants and mothers, tries to make their annual bash unlike any other.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • January 26, 2017
Ringling cuts ribbon on new library

Ringling College of Art and Design formally dedicated the new Alfred R. Goldstein Library Jan. 25.

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  • January 26, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: Jan. 26

Debi Cristiano captured this sunset view over Sarasota Bay from the top of the Ringling Bridge.

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  • January 26, 2017
East County weather page photo: Jan. 26

Richard Bottorff captured this photo of a sandhill crane watching over a chick while another begins hatching in Rye Wilderness, northeast of Lakewood Ranch.

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  • January 26, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: Jan. 26

Barbara Raber captured this shot of a snowy egret walking in the Longboat Key water.

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