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Courtesy photo. Whitney Stewart.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 8, 2015
Congratulations, Cadet

Sarasota Military Academy alumna Whitney Stewart named Boys & Girls Club of America National Youth of the Year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Garden Club selected the St. Armands Lutheran Church for their incorporation of green space into the campus.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 8, 2015
Sarasota Garden Club awards curb appeal

The Civic Beautification Awards celebrate 50th anniversary and properties that have maintained their green spaces.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 7, 2015
Bird Key Sea Gals soar to season

The women of Bird Key Yacht Club gathered for Sea Gals on Oct. 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Last year’s Grand Marshal and World War II veteran Lee Auslander, then 100, with Andy Hooker and Andy Sawyer.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 7, 2015
Rotary Club to honor veterans

The Rotary Club of Longboat Key will host its second annual Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Carol Erker volunteers at Tuttle Elementary School’s food panty, a biweekly event organized by the Rotary Club of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 7, 2015
Conversation with Carol Erker

Carol Erker serves as the Rotary Club of Longboat Key's president.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Masengale said he used to care a lot about what other people thought; now, however, he's comfortable being himself.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 7, 2015
Mr. Crazy Pants: Bradenton resident promotes self-confidence with clothing

Three years ago, Gary Masengale got a leg up from a cotton candy-colored pair of pants and has continued his collection.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Virginia Sanders
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 6, 2015
Virginia Sanders turns 93

Longboat celebrity Virginia Sanders celebrated her 93rd birthday Tuesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The cleanup aims to reduce bird and other animal fishing-line entanglements .
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 5, 2015
Volunteers help clean up area waters

Volunteers at the seventh annual Fishing Line Cleanup picked up fishing equipment and other trash in an effort to clean up area waters and beaches.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rick Marsden blesses Milo and Pongo.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 4, 2015
Redeemer celebrates animals with blessings

Church of the Redeemer invites congregation to bring pets for blessings.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Hundreds of riders arrive on bicycles to a finishing party a Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 4, 2015
Team Tony Foundation's Cycle of Life event culminates at Lakewood Ranch Main Street

Bicycle riders participated in a 200-mile trek across the state.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 3, 2015
Scallopalooza helps restore the bay's ecosystem

More than 160 people helped benefit Sarasota Bay scallop restoration in the at Sarasota Bay Watch’s fifth annual Scallopalooza Oct. 3.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Attendees pulled up a chair to listen to local bands while enjoying their brews.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 3, 2015
Music Compound hosts Beer, Bands and BBQ at Polo Grounds

Local vendors sold tasty treats and cold brews.

  • East County
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Brittany Lush, Joan Bradley, Jina Crowder and Angela Black
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 3, 2015
Joan Bradley visits Crowder's Gifts & Gadgets

The store held its third fundraiser for the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Awareness.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dylan Banard competes in the Street Jam competition.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 3, 2015
Payne Skate Park hosts Shredtoberfest

Local skateboarders and BMX riders take over skate park for competitions.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Ballet dancer Caitlin Gish leads young dancers on the stage at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 3, 2015
Sarasota Ballet mixes tea time with tutus

Tea & Tutus invites young dancers and families to enjoy a performance by the Sarasota Ballet.

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