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Caleb Baker, 10 months, thoroughly enjoyed playing with a straw, much to the amusement of his grandfather, Phill.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • January 14, 2011
Manatee County Fair in full swing
Bill Buchman and Natalie Friedberg
  • By Dora Walters
  • January 13, 2011
Arts Center hosts exhibits for artistic duo
Jane von Hahmann of the Manatee County School District made speed networking look easy.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • January 13, 2011
Business Alliance 'speeds' into new year
Out-of-Door Academy seniors Amelia Cotter and Tim Dobosz are pictured with Lynda Carver and Jenna and Avery Carver.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • January 13, 2011
Families attend Private School Fair
Co-chairs Len and Helen Glaser and Susie and Jack Steenbarger
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • January 13, 2011
A Night to Celebrate Israel
"My style is sophisticated with an urban twist. I like to wear conservative clothing, but with a modern pop like studs, ruffles or bright colors." - Sabrina Cullen
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • January 12, 2011
Guest Fashion Editor - Sabrina Cullen
Riley Putnam practices her spoon-sticking talents.
  • By Loren Mayo
  • January 12, 2011
Church of the Redeemer kids vie for spoon champion title
Donna Maiden and Patty Sabal
  • By Dora Walters
  • January 12, 2011
Island Chapel dines on worldly dishes
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  • By Observer Staff
  • January 12, 2011
It's Read Everywhere
Susan Brennan, Bishop Frank Dewane and Giovanna McGrath
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • January 11, 2011
Catholic Charities Ball Patron Party
Mary Lou Winnick with Dr. William and Linda Cotter
  • By Dora Walters
  • January 11, 2011
Cotter focuses on Supreme Court's role
SOLVE Director Donna Vellenga and Joan Webster
  • By Dora Walters
  • January 11, 2011
St. Mary Guild collect donations for SOLVE
Pam Truitt, guest speaker and initiative manager for The Patterson Foundation, Cindy Kaiser and Laura Breeze, president of AFP Southwest Florida Chapter
  • By Loren Mayo
  • January 11, 2011
Patterson Foundation initiative manager addresses nonprofit leaders
Teacher Sue Curry dressed as Bill Nye, The Science Guy, for the interactive lesson.
  • By Genny Knopf
  • January 11, 2011
Science captivates at BRE
Carol Arscott and Lauren Walsh
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • January 10, 2011
On Pointe Luncheon
Congressman Vern Buchanan met with a lengthy line of constituents during the event, including Devin and Marian Rutkowski.
  • By Loren Mayo
  • January 10, 2011
Buchanan open house draws three hundred
Noah Chyorny, Felicia Wetsman, Robert Witherspoon, Julia Steinbach and Riley Silva plant flowers in honor of Tu B'Shevat.
  • By Maria Amodio
  • January 9, 2011
Children celebrate the birthday of trees
Leadership plaque is unveiled by Temple President Earl Gordon, Barbara Blumfield, Sharon Frankel and Temple Vice President Bill Sandy
  • By Dora Walters
  • January 9, 2011
Temple members circle for leadership dedication
Joanne Klein, pictured with husband, Marshall Nurenberg, co-chaired the event with Francine Engle.
  • By Maria Amodio
  • January 9, 2011
Promenade residents celebrate 25 years
The co-chairs: Liz Barzell, Fran Lambert and Debbie Haspel
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • January 9, 2011
Perlman and Pearls Gala
Honoree Dorothy Hamill and John MacColl
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • January 8, 2011
Sunshine from Darkness Gala honoring Dorothy Hamill
Jan Grunwald, Claire Collins and Mary Harper
  • By Robin Hartill
  • January 8, 2011
Lido Key residents rise for annual breakfast
David Olson, Kylie Fitch and Amber Rutkowski attended the event.
  • By Loren Mayo
  • January 8, 2011
Young opera stars serenade at G.WIZ
Bikes of every color and style took over Main Street.
  • By Loren Mayo
  • January 8, 2011
Leather-clad bikers rumble through streets
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Latest News Photo Galleries

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Caleb Baker, 10 months, thoroughly enjoyed playing with a straw, much to the amusement of his grandfather, Phill.
  • January 14, 2011
Manatee County Fair in full swing
2
Bill Buchman and Natalie Friedberg
  • January 13, 2011
Arts Center hosts exhibits for artistic duo
3
Jane von Hahmann of the Manatee County School District made speed networking look easy.
  • January 13, 2011
Business Alliance 'speeds' into new year
4
Out-of-Door Academy seniors Amelia Cotter and Tim Dobosz are pictured with Lynda Carver and Jenna and Avery Carver.
  • January 13, 2011
Families attend Private School Fair
5
Co-chairs Len and Helen Glaser and Susie and Jack Steenbarger
  • January 13, 2011
A Night to Celebrate Israel

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