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George Adley, Deborah Blue, Scott Stone and Knickole Barger
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 13, 2016
The 2016 Orchid Ball — Gowns in the Garden: Experience the Growth

The 2016 Orchid Ball —Gowns in the Garden: Experience the Growth was held on Saturday, Feb. 13, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

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Sarasota Christian senior point guard McKenzie Lantz finished with 17 points.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 13, 2016
Blazers' season ends in regional finals

The Sarasota Christian girls basketball team fell to Palm Bay Covenant Christian 66-41 Feb. 13.

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Lakewood Ranch's Logan Newton went 4-for-5 at the plate against North Port Feb. 9.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 13, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 02.18.16

East County High 5 Moments: 02.18.16

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Co-chairs Jeff and Joyce Hart
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 13, 2016
Jewels on the Bay Designer Showhouse Preview Party 2016

The Jewels on the Bay Designer Showhouse, located at 2716 Bay Shore Rd., opened to the public on Saturday, Feb. 13. Guests enjoyed a preview tour before attending the opening night party. The house will be open for tour through March 13. Proceeds benefit

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David Camire of Lakewood Ranch with his 2010 final edition Viper and David Poelke of Sarasota with his 2005 commemorative edition Viper.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 13, 2016
BIG car show rolls into Lakewood Ranch

Big Brothers Big Sisters held its annual car show on Lakewood Ranch Main Street Saturday.

  • East County
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The Lakewood Ranch girls basketball team captured its first regional title Feb. 12.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 12, 2016
Mustangs Bound for Final Four

The Lakewood Ranch girls basketball team will face Niceville Feb. 19.

  • East County
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Jackie Cutrone walks down the runway.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • February 12, 2016
Sarasota Garden Club fashion show flourishes

Sarasota Garden Club hosts designer Sigrid Olson for Tutta Bella Fashion show.

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Doug Logan's previous experience included time as commissioner of Major League Soccer.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 12, 2016
City homelessness director leaves position

Citing concerns about open records requirements, the city will part ways with homelessness director Doug Logan at the end of the month.

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JFCS President and CEO Rose Chapman with Sarasota County Commissioner Carolyn Mason
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 12, 2016
JFCS strives to bridge the gap in Newtown

Jewish Family & Children's Services host "Bridging the Gap" luncheon and panel.

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The house of worship already has six classrooms which will be used for the school pending approval.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 12, 2016
Possible Islamic school raises traffic concerns

Some residents worry how a school would affect Lockwood Ridge Road.

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For sidebar?
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 12, 2016
Farms in East County witness strawberry shortage

Farmers sound off on a warm winter that generated a rough strawberry season.

  • East County
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For the first time since 2011, the Manatee County School District has earned a "B" District Grade.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 12, 2016
Manatee County School District earns ‘B’ District Grade

The district improved its rating for the first time since 2011.

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Shirley Lane, Leslie Kudla and Jan Sharpe
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 12, 2016
Palm Aire Women's Club members get a makeover

The February luncheon entertainment featured makeup lessons.

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Gerry Radford, Joan Lunden and Natalie Radford
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 12, 2016
7th annual Tidewell Hospice Signature Luncheon

Tidewell Hospice hosted its 7th annual Signature Luncheon on Friday, Feb. 12, at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. Joan Lunden, former host of Good Morning America, spoke at the event.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 12, 2016
Brian Wilson to perform ‘Pet Sounds’ at the Van Wezel

The legendary songwriter will play the acclaimed Beach Boys album during a stop in Sarasota during an international tour this year.

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