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Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Steve Queior with guest speaker Tony Carvajal and Sarasota County Administrator Tom Harmer
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  • February 19, 2016
Sarasota Chamber hosts 96th annual Kickoff
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St. Mary Men’s Club hosts February meeting
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Bashaw Elementary students find their rhythm on the dance floor
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Seaplace celebrates Mardi Gras
Co-Chairs Mary Warwick and Sandy Kier
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SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls'
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Republican Club discusses U.S.-Israeli relationship
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First Steps honors Caring Heart of the Year
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  • February 17, 2016
CYD celebrates 20 years developing young leaders
Lakewood Ranch junior guard Devin Twenty scored nine points.
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Lakewood Ranch headed to regional final
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Siesta Key Public Beach opens in four days
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Ken Robinson discusses education reform across the globe
Janet Ginn and Melliss Swenson
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Ballet Showcase Luncheon
Stress sharks were part of the decor at the 2016 Better Together Luncheon. Daymond John, co-star of Shark Tank, was the speaker at the event.
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  • February 15, 2016
Better Together 2016: Daymond John
Danielle Gladding and Susan Short
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Girl Scouts of the Gulfcoast Gold Luncheon and Fashion Show
Residents celebrated their community together. Courtesy photo.
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Stoneybrook residents celebrate community
Richard and Christine Boudreau
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Couples renew love, say 'I do' again
George Adley, Deborah Blue, Scott Stone and Knickole Barger
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The 2016 Orchid Ball — Gowns in the Garden: Experience the Growth
Sarasota Christian senior point guard McKenzie Lantz finished with 17 points.
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Blazers' season ends in regional finals
Co-chairs Jeff and Joyce Hart
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Jewels on the Bay Designer Showhouse Preview Party 2016
David Camire of Lakewood Ranch with his 2010 final edition Viper and David Poelke of Sarasota with his 2005 commemorative edition Viper.
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  • February 13, 2016
BIG car show rolls into Lakewood Ranch
Jackie Cutrone walks down the runway.
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  • February 12, 2016
Sarasota Garden Club fashion show flourishes
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JFCS strives to bridge the gap in Newtown
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Palm Aire Women's Club members get a makeover
Gerry Radford, Joan Lunden and Natalie Radford
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7th annual Tidewell Hospice Signature Luncheon
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Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Steve Queior with guest speaker Tony Carvajal and Sarasota County Administrator Tom Harmer
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St. Mary Men’s Club hosts February meeting
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Bashaw Elementary students find their rhythm on the dance floor
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  • February 17, 2016
Seaplace celebrates Mardi Gras
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Co-Chairs Mary Warwick and Sandy Kier
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SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls'

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