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  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 12, 2015
Longboat Island Chapel fashion show

One hundred and ninety-five people enjoyed Longboat Island Chapel’s annual Lord’s Warehouse fashion show and luncheon on March 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 12, 2015
"Our Watery Selves" with Stephen Spotte and Mary Lou Johnson

Marine scientist and author Stephen Spotte spoke at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium with special guest photographer Mary Lou Johnson on March 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Anabel Procel takes a turn on the barrel horse game with assistantance from Kristina Ihaszy at the Phillippi Farmhouse Market. Megan Swick plays a fishing game with her son Bernard.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 11, 2015
Children's Day offers fun, games

Children were able to join in on the fun at the Phillippi Farmhouse Market on Wednesday, March 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 10, 2015
Phillippi Shores students compete in Measurement Olympics

The students of Phillippi Shores Elementary International Baccalaureate School spent Friday morning throwing paper planes, pouring water and tossing cotton balls for the 3rd annual Measurement Olympics March 6.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo of Gloria and Louis Flanzer.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 10, 2015
Flanzer leaves legacy of helping

Dedicated philanthropist Gloria Flanzer strived to always help in community

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 10, 2015
Longboat Key Democratic Club luncheon

Longboat Key democrats gathered for the Democratic Club’s monthly luncheon on March 10.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 10, 2015
Israel Tennis Center annual exhibition

Longboat Key welcomed five youth tennis players from Israel for Israel Tennis Center’s annual exhibition and dinner at Longboat Key Club on March 10.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 9, 2015
Garden Club Home Tour

Six homes from across the island were put on display for the Longboat Key Garden Club’s 39th annual Home and Garden Tour on March 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 9, 2015
Longboat Key Center for the Arts Juried Exhibition

Talented artists from around the region gathered at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts’ annual Juried Exhibition on March 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 9, 2015
Beachplace golf tournament

Beachplace residents enjoyed a day of golfing at the complex’s ninth annual golf outing on March 9.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 8, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Asian Women's Club Orchid Ball

The Asian Women's Club of Lakewood Ranch tonight celebrated its Asian heritage.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Anna Castellina explains the sweet and savory spread from the University of South Florida Culinary Innovation Lab.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 8, 2015
Chocolate Sundae & Food Festival satisfies sweet tooth

United Cerebral Palsy Sarasota-Manatee hosts Chocolate Sunday & Food Festival fundraiser Sunday, March 8 at Michael's on East.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 7, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: International Women's Day luncheon

Women today celebrated women's equality during a special event at the Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 7, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: International Women's Day

The U.N. women's group hosted a luncheon to celebrate.

  • East County
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Springfest Executive Director Eliza Culverhouse pets Honor
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 7, 2015
Springfest family festival brings together neighbors

Families and neighbors came out to enjoy the sun, music and activities at the 9th annual Springfest March 7 near Sawyer Loop Road.

  • Sarasota
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