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Rabbi Brenner Glickman speaks to the group about Passover.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 14, 2024
Toddlers learn about Passover at Temple Emanu-El's Tot Shabbat

The morning brought kids and adults together for Passover songs and crafts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Riselle Bain
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • April 14, 2024
Temple Beth Israel hosts its first ever seder for women

Women from the temple joined together to celebrate Passover with other women from the community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Katie McCoy, an associate director of philanthropy for Southeastern Guide Dogs, will talk about how Bristol, her guide dog, brings her out of darkness every day.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 13, 2024
Southeastern Guide Dogs to present multisensory program in Lakewood Ranch

"Beyond the Dark," held April 25 at Lakewood Ranch Cinema, will give insight into life as a veteran with PTSD or a person who is visually impaired.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Chester, an umbrella cockatoo, loves talking to people like Lakewood Ranch's Jana Marra and Sarasota's Lethe Kazeh-Anfo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 12, 2024
Block party introduces new residents to Lakewood Ranch clubs and businesses

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's annual event is an opportunity for people to learn what's available in the Ranch.

  • East County
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Cindy Noble, Linda Olsen, Marilyn Davol, Mary Del Pup, Susan Clarke, Lynn Kennelly and Kay Kochenderfer
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • April 12, 2024
St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Women's Guild installs new officers

The guild held a Mass to install new officers after dedicated parishioners stepped down from leadership roles.

  • Longboat Key
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Madisyn Masse, 6, and her father Mike Masse
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 11, 2024
Sarasota mechanic helps YouTuber test Tesla's bulletproofing

Mike Masse modifies vehicles in order to test what-if scenarios.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Loren Wanless, a resident at Cypress Springs Gracious Retirement Living, re-creates a photo of his father, Emery Wanless, from 1937.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 10, 2024
Lakewood Ranch veteran honors father in Dream Flight

Loren Wanless re-created a 1937 photo of his father with a World War II-era open cockpit biplane.

  • East County
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Maicy Powell, Raleigh Mosely II, Jazzmin Carson and Michael Mendez of Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe offer a performance.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 10, 2024
The Bay Park celebrates Giving Challenge with two-day event series

The series of events allowed the public to engage with eight area nonprofits over music, games and fun activities.

  • Sarasota
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Myakka City's Patricia McKeithen and her husband, Eddie McKeithen, and Christopher Moberly and his wife, Brittany Moberly, are opening McKeithen Growers for an Earth Day Native Plant Sale.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 10, 2024
Myakka City nursery to host Earth Day native plant sale

McKeithen Growers will open its doors to educate people on native plants while supporting a nonprofit.

  • East County
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Colleen Collandra
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • April 10, 2024
Longbeach Cafe celebrates 10 years at Whitney Plaza

The restaurant keeps people coming back with delicious food, friendly service and consistent experiences.

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Technical director Chris McVicker and director Jonathan Epstein
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 9, 2024
Elizabethan-era stage adds authentic touch to 'Romeo and Juliet'

FSU/Asolo Conservatory's production of the beloved Shakespeare play makes the audience part of the action with a set based on a historic stage.

  • Arts + Culture
Cash Register mixes the pancake batter at the 2017 Kiwanis Club pancake breakfast.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • April 9, 2024
Cash Register's generosity touched many Longboaters' hearts

Loved ones celebrate Register's life and recount his kindness and dedication to community causes.

  • Longboat Key
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Sarasota Youth Sailing hosted its 36th annual SailFest Regatta on April 6-7.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • April 8, 2024
Youth sailors test their skills at SailFest regatta

The 36th annual SailFest Regatta was held from April 6-7 at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron.

  • Longboat Key
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Brody Scheckner, a fifth grader at Pine View School and Clara Tohumcu, a fourth grader at Pine View School, of the team Cool Kidz.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 8, 2024
RC Custom Car Open combines teamwork and carnival fun

The event empowered 175 students as they controlled vehicles around a carnival-themed race track.

  • Sarasota
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Daughters of the American Revolution and Sons of the American Revolution members gather outside the Crocker Memorial Church.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 8, 2024
Daughters of the American Revolution chapter showcases history

The Sara De Soto Daughters of the American Revolution Centennial Open House Extravaganza featured a genealogy workshop, local authors, cemetery tours and more.

  • Sarasota
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