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Co-Chairwomen Wendy Merriman and Brenda Maraman
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 11, 2017
Van Wezel Foundation hosts entertaining gala

The annual gala featured comics Steve Martin and Martin Short on Feb. 10 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Black Tie
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 11, 2017
Ann Curry speaks at Tidewell Hospice Signature Luncheon

The former “TODAY” show star spoke at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on Feb. 10.

  • Black Tie
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 11, 2017
A dogged effort for charity

Annual Doggies for Duchenne makes way through Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park.

  • East County
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Sarasota sports roundup: 02.11.17
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 11, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 02.11.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 02.11.17

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The Lakewood Ranch boys team defeated Seminole 4-3 to advance to the Class 5A state title on Feb. 18 against Cypress Bay in DeLand.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 10, 2017
East County sports roundup: 02.11.17

East County sports roundup: 02.11.17

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Ellen Brennan, Lynn Shepardson and Ginny Hitchcock
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  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 10, 2017
Humane Society hosts dog-on good time

The Humane Society of Sarasota County hosted their first Smoochy Poochy Yappy Hour.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • February 10, 2017
JFCS hosts second annual Bridging the Gap luncheon

Jewish Family Children's Service hosts second annual Bridging the Gap Community Leaders Luncheon.

  • Sarasota
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 10, 2017
Palm Aire fashion fun helps charity

More than 170 ladies turned out for a fashion show featuring designs from Panache'.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Marcia Ente began making an elaborate fitted dress by weaving pipe cleaners together, but it proved too difficult and she had to improvise by using construction fence. Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 10, 2017
Art in Motion: How iconcept outfits go from trash to trendy treasures

Three designers explain how iconcept fashion show guidelines inspire them to go outside the box.

  • Arts + Culture
Pirates and LECOM announce ballpark naming-rights agreement
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 10, 2017
Pirates and LECOM announce ballpark naming-rights agreement

The agreement is for 15 years.

  • East County
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Nick Johnson.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 10, 2017
Polo club holding contest for free lesson

The Club is also holding a tailgate contest.

  • East County
  • Sports
East County sports roundup: 02.10.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 10, 2017
East County sports roundup: 02.10.17

East County sports roundup: 02.10.17

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Jim Arvanitis.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 10, 2017
Martial arts legend shares no-holds-barred stories

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

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Kimberly Tocci, Deanna Joyce and Brenda Hibbeln
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 9, 2017
Florida Winefest & Auction supporters play bingo for a cause

The first Designer Handbag Bingo was held at The Francis on Feb. 9.

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  • Katie Johns
  • February 9, 2017
St. Mary Women's Guild welcomes new members

Guests enjoyed lunch at a member's home on Feb. 9.

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