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Marilyn Monroe and James Dean, Olivia Gibson Dylan Maggio respectively, welcome guests to the CineBistro VIP Grand Opening.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • February 12, 2016
CineBistro welcomes guests with Hollywood glamour
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • February 11, 2016
Addams family takes center stage
Chelsea Johnson with Ellie and Lauren Miller with Ralphie
  • By Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 11, 2016
#SRQYappyHour — Cupid's Edition
Lakewood Ranch sophomore guard Evan Spiller attempts a shot in the second quarter of the Mustangs 74-61 victory versus North Port in the Class 7A-Region 3 quarterfinals Feb. 11.
  • By Jen Blanco
  • February 11, 2016
Mustangs move on to regional semifinal
AJC Regional Director West Coast Florida Brian Lipton and AJC Regional President Anne Virag
  • By Amanda Morales
  • February 11, 2016
AJC kicks off Lunch & Learn series
Braden River junior Lexie Phelps earned the win on the mound for the Pirates.
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  • February 10, 2016
Lexie Phelps tosses Pirates past Sailors
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  • February 10, 2016
St. Mary learns the art of wine
Susan Weintraub, Donna Newman and Dana Corn
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  • February 10, 2016
Temple Beth Sholom ladies go Hollywood
Robyn Faucy and Susan Morris, of the Education Foundation of Sarasota County, enjoy cold drinks and good company.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 9, 2016
Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation celebrates Galentine's Day
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
  • By Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 8, 2016
7th annual Reason to Hope Luncheon
  • By Kristen Herhold
  • 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.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • February 8, 2016
Author Luncheon welcomes Cokie Roberts
Sophia Greenleaf loves playing dress up and wearing a bonnet and glasses.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • 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.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • 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
  • By Amanda Morales
  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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
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Going Greek
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Marilyn Monroe and James Dean, Olivia Gibson Dylan Maggio respectively, welcome guests to the CineBistro VIP Grand Opening.
  • February 12, 2016
CineBistro welcomes guests with Hollywood glamour
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  • February 11, 2016
Addams family takes center stage
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Chelsea Johnson with Ellie and Lauren Miller with Ralphie
  • February 11, 2016
#SRQYappyHour — Cupid's Edition
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Lakewood Ranch sophomore guard Evan Spiller attempts a shot in the second quarter of the Mustangs 74-61 victory versus North Port in the Class 7A-Region 3 quarterfinals Feb. 11.
  • February 11, 2016
Mustangs move on to regional semifinal
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AJC Regional Director West Coast Florida Brian Lipton and AJC Regional President Anne Virag
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AJC kicks off Lunch & Learn series

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