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Siesta Key | Neighbors

File photo. Adam Davis and Ben Culbertson enjoy a monthly YPG After Hours networking event.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 27, 2015
Sarasota Calendar 8.27.15

Sarasota events for the week of August 27.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 25, 2015
Southside welcomes students for first day of school

Students complete the first day back to school at Southside Elementary School.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
File photo. The shoals of Big Pass are the location for this weekend's Party on the Pass.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 21, 2015
Residents prepare to Party on the Pass

More than 1,100 people are slated to attend Sunday's event, which is aimed at creating awareness about plans to dredge the inlet north of Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jaliyah Campbell helped her mother out during a Cooking Matters class that took the group grocery shopping.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 20, 2015
Whipping up healthy options

All Faiths Food Bank hosts Cooking Matters classes at Alta Vista Elementary School during the summer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A view of the shore from a parasailing ride taken by Rebecca Wild Baxter.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 20, 2015
This week in history 8.20.15

A glimpse of the way things were from the archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
John Wilcher and Jacqueline Spencer share a moment on the dance floor.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 15, 2015
Goodwill Manasota helps keep the spirit of '45 alive

Goodwill Manasota hosts dinner for veterans to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of WWII.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
World War II veteran Bill Schlapfer.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 14, 2015
Community remembers VJ Day on 70th anniversary

Veterans and families gathered at Unconditional Surrender for VJ Day ceremony.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy: James DeBlasio
  • By Nancy Schwartz
  • August 14, 2015
Photo contest winners: July

Photo contest winners: July

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
File photo. Bob Leibold and Melinda Lee attend the 2014 Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Prime Time event.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 13, 2015
Sarasota Calendar 8.13.15

Sarasota events for the week of August 13

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A group of manatees appeared near the shore.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 13, 2015
This week in history 8.13.15

A glimpse of the way things were from the archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 6, 2015
Campers celebrate Christmas in July with Mattison's Chef Camp

Mattison's Forty-One Chef Camp breaks down advanced pastry for campers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Linda Becker and her new puppy-in-training Huxley.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 6, 2015
Guided by Love: Story of a puppy raiser

A Palmer Ranch family has raised 14 dogs for Southeastern Guide Dogs and Canine Companions for Independence.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Torch bearer Rosemarie Hermann passes the Olympic flame to Hal Hedley.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 6, 2015
Olympic memories

This Week in History brings flood of memories for former resident.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ezra Wheeler soars on the swings.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 6, 2015
Campers read through summer at Camp Gan

The Gan summer camp Temple Sinai spends the month focused on children's authors.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Honor World War II veterans with a weekend of events celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Victory over Japan Day.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 6, 2015
Sarasota Calendar 8.6.15

Sarasota events for the week of August 6

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