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Charlotte Griffin receives makeup tips from Amy Kolbe.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Make-A-Wish Little Black Dress
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Hunter Montague listens to the heartbeat of his stuffed friend — Dinorex.
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Ralph, Sheri, Kennedy, Addison, Isabella, Gage, Jamie and Barry Trine of the Wicker Inn on Longboat Key
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Wicker Inn hosts Business After Hours on Longboat Key
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PHOTO GALLERY: SCOPE Boundary Crosser Award
Steve Bonnell and Dennis Green
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Night of Hope Gala Pre-Party
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ODA senior Reanna Gregory sends the ball back over the net in the first set.
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'Celebrating Betty' Betty Schoenbaum's 97th Birthday Party
Guests enjoyed a performance from Sarasota Ballet at the Princess and Pirate Ball.
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SPARCC Pirate & Princess Ball
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Supporters approach the finish line for the 2014 Heart Walk at Payne Park.
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Braden River senior linebacker Jimiah Albritton celebrates following Pirates 21-6 victory over district rival Lakewood Ranch Sept. 19.
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Emcee’s Scott Anderson and Emmanual ‘E-Man’ Avraham
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19th annual Share The Light Luncheon
Tara Demarzian and Rachel Parker, Doctors Express Urgent Care and Kristin Fourie, Lighthouse Property Management.
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Reception honoring Thomas Buchter
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GOLDEN HOUR. Pete and Martha Mirande catch up on their Observer news while visiting family and friends in San Francisco.
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BREEZY TRIP. Tara residents Jay and Paul Khoo enjoy the breeze and spray at Merlion Park in Singapore.
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Charlotte Griffin receives makeup tips from Amy Kolbe.
  • September 27, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Make-A-Wish Little Black Dress
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Art Cavazzi, Lynn Trusal, Mike Raynor and Alan Glassman play together.
  • September 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Men's Club Golf Tourney
3
Hunter Montague listens to the heartbeat of his stuffed friend — Dinorex.
  • September 26, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Health & Wellness Expo
4
Ralph, Sheri, Kennedy, Addison, Isabella, Gage, Jamie and Barry Trine of the Wicker Inn on Longboat Key
  • September 26, 2014
Wicker Inn hosts Business After Hours on Longboat Key
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PHOTO GALLERY: SCOPE Boundary Crosser Award

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