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Betty Johnson with her new Jaguar XJL
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 20, 2016
Betty Johnson gets a new set of wheels

Longboat Key resident Betty Johnson, 90, purchased her fourth Jaguar recently from Wilde Jaguar of Sarasota.

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  • January 20, 2016
OBITUARY | Robert Thomas

Robert Barry Thomas, of Sarasota and formerly of Longboat Key, died Dec. 23.

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  • January 20, 2016
OBITUARY | Laura Duncan Hansen

Laura Duncan Hansen, 83, died Jan. 7.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 19, 2016
Republican Club discusses U.S. foreign policy

The Republican Club of Longboat Key held its first meeting of 2016 Jan. 19, at Longboat Key Club.

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  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 18, 2016
Temple Beth Israel enjoys fashion du jour

The women of Temple Beth Israel attended the temple’s annual fashion show Jan. 18, at Michael’s on East in Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Amanda Morales
  • January 18, 2016
Community honors MLK legacy with tribute

Temple Emanu-El welcomed the community to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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Members of the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe performed songs between speeches.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • January 17, 2016
Legacy of MLK resonates at Temple Emanu-El

Temple Emanu-El welcomed the community to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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Buddy the retired racing greyhound greets attendees in a dapper hat and donation vest.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 16, 2016
Oasis holds 14th annual fundraiser

Palm Aire Country Club hosted Opera for Animals Saturday.

  • East County
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Vendors and artists filled Gulf Stream Avenue Saturday, Jan. 16.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • January 16, 2016
Festival brings out fine art enthusiasts

The 4th annual Sarasota Winter Fine Art Festival takes over Gulf Stream Avenue for the weekend of Jan. 16.

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Overall female winner Heather Butcher returns to the winner's stand.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • January 16, 2016
Runners finish strong for Ringling Bridge Run

Sarasota YMCA hosts the 13th annual Ringling Bridge Run.

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Winter the calf gets ready to show with Savannah Freitag, a Lakewood Ranch High FFA member.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 15, 2016
The Manatee County Fair's show ring turns black and white

Local FFA and 4-H members showed their dairy cows Friday night.

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Maksym Lototskyy and Angie Fundo of Dynasty Dance Club dance a waltz.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 15, 2016
Palm Aire members sway to salsa

The Women's Club learned salsa and merengue at the January luncheon.

  • East County
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 15, 2016
Garden Club Sips & Shops

The Longboat Key Garden Club hosted a Sip & Shop event Jan. 14, at J.McLaughlin.

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  • January 14, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: Jan. 14

Patricia Orzechowski submitted this photo of a Nokomis Beach sunset.

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East County weather page photo: Jan. 14

Kevin Hanley, of Bradenton, captured this Milky Way shot looking west at Bean Point, Anna Maria

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