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Manatee County is gearing up for the RUN Manatee 5K Series in 2025. Three races will be held across the county at different locations from April through November.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • January 8, 2025
Manatee County gears up for new 5K series

The races will take place at Tom Bennett Park, Coquina Beach and Rye Preserve from April through November.

  • East County
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On Jan. 1 residents of Seaplace Condominiums take part in the annual Polar Plunge.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • January 7, 2025
Seaplace Condominiums hosts its annual polar plunge for new year

On Jan. 1,residents jumped in the Gulf of Mexico to start the new year off fresh.

  • Longboat Key
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Participants of the Citizens Academy visit the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department for one of the sessions.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • January 7, 2025
Longboat Key readies for 2025 Citizens Academy class

The town of Longboat Key still has seats open for the upcoming Citizens Academy starting on Jan. 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Former champion Ron Orlando hands Debra Quinn the 2024 YMCA Bridge Club trophy on Dec. 19 at the annual potluck luncheon.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • January 7, 2025
Bridge Club stimulates mental exercise at Lakewood Ranch YMCA

Members of the Lakewood Ranch YMCA Bridge Club say the game is challenging and fun.

  • East County
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Local artist Trevor Bystrom and musical partner Peter Mawanga, from Malawi, Africa, performed their music for Lakewood Ranch on Dec. 18 at Ranch Nite Wednesday at Waterside Place.
    By
  • Vinnie Portell
  • January 7, 2025
Two musicians bridge gap between US and Africa

Regular Lakewood Ranch performer Trevor Bystrom unites with Malawian musician Peter Mawanga for a Waterside show.

  • East County
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MLS Commissioner Don Garber (right) speaks at the Bird Key Yacht Club with Gene Goldberg (left). Garber owns a property on Lido Key and has been coming to the area for decades.
    By
  • Dylan Campbell
  • January 7, 2025
MLS Commissioner Don Garber speaks at Bird Key Yacht Club

Garber joined his old friend Gene Goldberg on stage as a part of the club's Seafarer's Speakers series.

  • Longboat Key
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The Rev. Julia Piermont's installation service was held on Feb. 4 at Christ Church of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • January 7, 2025
Christ Church of Longboat Key celebrates 20 years

Started by 25 Longboaters in 2004, the church will host a service on Jan. 12 to reminisce on all their progress throughout the years.

  • Longboat Key
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Sheldon and Jo Meingarten shopping at Market on the Key.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • January 6, 2025
Market on the Key open for the season

From suncatchers to clothes to lunch, Markets By Nancy hosts a variety of vendors to appeal to everyone.

  • Longboat Key
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Jim Roberts and Kasey Ray of Florida Suncoast Orchids in Myakka City, represented one of the more local vendors.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • January 6, 2025
Orchid show and sale ushers in the new year in colorful fashion

Orchid Delirium: Sarasota Orchid Society Annual Show and Sale allowed the public to take home new plants, and knowledge.

  • Sarasota
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The band Funky Bonez brings a "Neon New Year Party" to the Green at UTC on Jan 2.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • January 3, 2025
Neon dance party packs The Green at University Town Center

Funky Bonez performed at 2025's first installment of UTC Live on the Green in Sarasota on Jan. 2.

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Sean Lisinski, Natalia Lagunes and Isaiah Lisinksi
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • January 2, 2025
Sarasota Memorial Hospital welcomes first baby of the new year

A boy was born early in the morning on Jan. 1 at SMH.

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All the way from California is the Briscoe Family; Back: Cody, Alicia, Jeff, Jeff, Jacob, Debbie, "the original Jeff'; Front: Kinsley, Walker and Wesley
    By
  • Janet Combs
  • January 2, 2025
Sarasota rings in 2025 with 25th annual block party and pineapple drop

The event, held downtown New Year's Eve, attracted more than 30,000 people to celebrate.

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Lois Barson, the President of Temple Beth Israel.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • January 1, 2025
TBI president recounts how her childhood influenced her position

After it was there for her in a time of need, Lois Barson hopes to revitalize the membership at the Temple and guide it through the aftermath of the hurricanes.

  • Longboat Key
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SCF student LaShawn'te Lee, MTC students Emma Ramirez and Krystal Camacho, Scholarship Committee Chair Peg Buck and SCF Foundation Chair Chris Romine pose for a photo during the Palm Aire Women's Club Scholarship Luncheon.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • January 1, 2025
East County women's club aims to make a difference

The Palm Aire Women's Club raises money for charity and scholarships.

  • East County
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Attendees get busy in a Lego building zone.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • December 31, 2024
BrickUniverse Lego expo event postponed to November

The Lego fan expo, originally scheduled for Jan. 4-5, will now be held Nov. 22-23.

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