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Ed Weissman takes a look at a painting brought in by Dane Spencer to be appraised on Sunday, Feb. 20 at the Historical Society of Sarasota County's 2nd Annual Antiques and Appraisals Event, at Phillippi Estate.
  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • February 22, 2011
GALLERY: Antiques & Appraisals Event at Phillippi Estate Park
Mary Benfer and Kathleen France
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • February 21, 2011
Legacy Luncheon featuring Lee Woodruff
"My style is authentic to who I am - wearing the clothes you love is the privilege that comes with knowing who you are and what you want. Loving what you wear is always in style." - Doreen Sutherland
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • February 21, 2011
Guest Fashion Editor - Doreen Sutherland
David Leffel answers a question during the first day of his workshop on Monday, Feb. 21. at the Longboat Key Center.
  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • February 21, 2011
GALLERY: David Leffel Workshop
Braden River Little League pitcher Andre Smith's fastball was clocked at 35 miles per hour.
  • By Jen Blanco
  • February 21, 2011
GALLERY: Little League Opening Day
Bryan Wacha, 10, hussles to get to a ground ball during his game on Saturday, Feb. 19 at Twin Lakes Park during Central Sarasota Little League Opening Day.
  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • February 21, 2011
GALLERY: Central Sarasota Little League Opening Day
Susan Kelleghan paints beyond the border of a photograph taken by her husband, Bill Miller.
  • By Loren Mayo
  • February 20, 2011
GALLERY: Downtown Sarasota Festival of the Arts
A large crowd turned out on Saturday, Feb. 19 for the Sarasota Exotic Car Fest in St. Armand's Circle.
  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • February 20, 2011
GALLERY: Sarasota Exotic Car Fest
Co-Chairwomen Mary Ann Robinson and Shelley Binion
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • February 19, 2011
Best in Show Gala 'ARC Safari: The Companion Animal Jungle'
Jeff and Giovanna McGrath with Wayne Ard
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • February 19, 2011
Sarasota Exotic Car Fest Tropical Dinner
Last night's full moon cast a calming glow over Summerfield Park in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • February 19, 2011
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Moonlight magic
Marilee Roberts, Valentino Balboni, Onofrio Triarsi, Ariane and Bob Dart
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • February 18, 2011
Luxury Lifestyle Jet Port Reception
2011 honoree Jean Cooper, Kristine White and Sue Seiter
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • February 18, 2011
'She Knows Where She's Going' Honoree Luncheon
Juan Dalrymple, Sarah Walsh, Ryleigh Nader, Abbi Raphael and Parker Torres
  • By Maria Amodio
  • February 18, 2011
GALLERY: Imagine School Stampede-A-Thon
Rhonda and Joseph Pecoraro and Vilma Vega
  • By Loren Mayo
  • February 18, 2011
GALLERY: Hearts Afire Benefit
Juniors Marissa Milko, Shelby Walker and Huntyre Elling are best friends.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • February 18, 2011
GALLERY: College and Career Fair
Howard Alan, Sarasota Arts Festival producer, and Florida State Representative, Ray Pilon, with Treasury Dude, center.
  • By Maria Amodio
  • February 18, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Treasury Dude
Sondra Campbell with Antonette and Bill Cunningham
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • February 17, 2011
Fat Tuesday Street Party Sponsor Party
Mimi Bernhardt and Deborah Saint John
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • February 17, 2011
8th Annual Caring Hearts Luncheon honoring Paul Welch
Student Council member Isabelle Chamness told students about an upcoming fundraiser for Southeastern Guide Dogs.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • February 17, 2011
GALLERY: Guide dogs at Gullett
Longboat Key police responded to the incident Feb. 17 at Longboat Key Publix. Further details were not immediately available.
  • By Observer Staff
  • February 17, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Fender-bender
Maureen Gee and Karen Fine, both behind, played Barb Simons and Jimilynne Chapman.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • February 17, 2011
GALLERY: Tara 9-ers Rally for the Cure
Guests devoured The Sarasota Cupcake Company's cupcakes.
  • By Loren Mayo
  • February 17, 2011
GALLERY: Taste of the Suncost
BJ Creighton with Co-Chairwomen Margarete van Antwerpen and Julie Delaney
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • February 16, 2011
Historic Spanish Point Annual Luncheon
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Latest News Photo Galleries

1
Ed Weissman takes a look at a painting brought in by Dane Spencer to be appraised on Sunday, Feb. 20 at the Historical Society of Sarasota County's 2nd Annual Antiques and Appraisals Event, at Phillippi Estate.
  • February 22, 2011
GALLERY: Antiques & Appraisals Event at Phillippi Estate Park
2
Mary Benfer and Kathleen France
  • February 21, 2011
Legacy Luncheon featuring Lee Woodruff
3
"My style is authentic to who I am - wearing the clothes you love is the privilege that comes with knowing who you are and what you want. Loving what you wear is always in style." - Doreen Sutherland
  • February 21, 2011
Guest Fashion Editor - Doreen Sutherland
4
David Leffel answers a question during the first day of his workshop on Monday, Feb. 21. at the Longboat Key Center.
  • February 21, 2011
GALLERY: David Leffel Workshop
5
Braden River Little League pitcher Andre Smith's fastball was clocked at 35 miles per hour.
  • February 21, 2011
GALLERY: Little League Opening Day

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