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Claudia Moschini, Karen Brady, Caroline Such and Lorraine Cersosimo
  • By Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 9, 2016
2016 Mardi Gras Madness
  • By Kristen Herhold
  • February 9, 2016
Women’s golf goes for the cure
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  • February 9, 2016
Democratic Club discusses climate change
Kallie Granquist leads the pack.
  • By Jessica Salmond
  • February 8, 2016
Sprouts students cycle for St. Jude's
Edie Chaifetz, Bunny Skirboll and Brenda Johnston
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  • February 8, 2016
7th annual Reason to Hope Luncheon
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  • February 8, 2016
Christ Church learns to fish for fashion
Author and American journalist Cokie Roberts served as the featured speaker for the 4th annual Author Luncheon Monday, Feb. 8 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.
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  • February 8, 2016
Author Luncheon welcomes Cokie Roberts
Sophia Greenleaf loves playing dress up and wearing a bonnet and glasses.
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  • February 8, 2016
Braden River Elementary celebrates 100th day of school
Party hosts Tinker and Tony Britton were surprised with a customized cornhole game with the group's logo.
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  • February 8, 2016
'Our Gang Football' throws complete Super Bowl 50 party
  • By Kristen Herhold
  • February 8, 2016
All Angels holds annual meeting
Johnny Rocket and Elizabeth Peake
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  • February 7, 2016
Mardi Gras festival brings the 'Big Easy' to Sarasota
  • By Kristen Herhold
  • February 7, 2016
Longboat Island Chapel celebrates Super Sunday
Gavin Michael plays drums for Kettle of Fish as participants race by.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • February 7, 2016
Music Half Marathon turns up the volume with runners
The Palm Ball, Connect. Reflect. Protect., was hosted on Saturday, Feb. 6, at Bay Preserve.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 6, 2016
Palm Ball 2016
Diane Kontonickas, Steve Zeris, Dina Hobson and Mary Duvalris, volunteers and vendors at the festival, do a traditional Greek dance.
  • By Jessica Salmond
  • February 6, 2016
Going Greek
Lakewood Ranch sophomore forward Jack Kelley muscles his way to the hoop in the first quarter. (Photos courtesy Brian Blanco)
  • By Jen Blanco
  • February 5, 2016
Mustangs capture Class 7A-District 11 crown
Third-graders Elise Combs and Skylar Armstrong take a break from dancing.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 5, 2016
Tara Elementary enjoys a sweet treat
Gwen Precourt and Ilanna Herbert enjoy a dance with their fathers Brian Precourt and Mike Herbert.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • February 5, 2016
Fathers, daughters spend "A Night On Ice" at St. Martha dance
Stanley and Lisa Eding
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  • February 5, 2016
Mardi Gras Gala 2016
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  • February 5, 2016
St. Mary welcomes new members
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  • February 5, 2016
Bird Key members show off their talent
Southeastern Guide Dogs CEO Titus Herman addresses guests at the inaugural Paws for Patriots breakfast.
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  • February 5, 2016
Southeastern Guide Dogs honors veterans with Paws for Patriots
Drs. Jacqueline and Tom Kelly with Julie and Phil Delaney
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St. Jude Catholic Church 10th annual Gala
Chairwoman Kimberley Carreiro and Joanne Forch
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Tea for the Sea
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Democratic Club discusses climate change
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