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Amanda Morales
March 29, 2015

Redeemer marks Palm Sunday

Members of the Church of Redeemer congregation gathered for an English and Spanish bilingual mass for Palm Sunday.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Heather Merriman Saba
March 28, 2015

The Firefly Gala

Guests attended The Firefly Gala on Saturday, March 28, at The Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club.

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Amanda Morales
March 28, 2015

St. Martha’s spices up Cajun Crawfish & Seafood Festival

Families spent the day enjoying live music, games and food at the 4th annual Cajun Crawfish & Seafood Festival Saturday, March 28 at St. Martha Catholic School.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Pam Nadon
March 28, 2015

Film Review: '71'

The new film "71" is about blurred lines in 1971 Belfast.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

Amanda Morales
March 28, 2015

Fairies take flight at Historic Spanish Point

The trails of Historic Spanish Point are especially enchanting for the 2nd annual Fairy House Festival as families meandered the paths lined with handmade fairy homes.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Heather Merriman Saba
March 27, 2015

Pique Nique Sur la Baie

Guests attended New College of Florida's Pique Nique Sur la Baie on Friday, March 17, at New College of Florida-Charles Ringling Mansion.

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Amanda Morales
March 27, 2015

Expo showcases Osprey, Nokomis businesses

Local businesses had the opportunity to showcase what they have to offer at the Bentley's Boutique Hotel in Osprey Saturday, March 28. The expo also offered workshops and featured speakers like Chef John Moeller, who once served as the White House Chef.

Sarasota
News

Heather Merriman Saba
March 27, 2015

Van Wezel Foundation Gala

The Van Wezel Foundation hosted its annual gala featuring Sarah McLachlan on Friday, March 27, at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

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Amanda Sebastiano
March 27, 2015

Napiers receive sentencing in animal cruelty case

Thirteen months after their East County animal rescue was raided, Alan and Sheree Napier will both see the inside of a cell

East County
News

Nick Friedman
March 27, 2015

Weekend's best bets: Friday, March 27

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

Amanda Morales
March 27, 2015

Republican club discusses seasonal traffic woes

embers of the Sarasota Republican Club had a chance to ask questions and air grievances regarding seasonal traffic congestion Thursday evening. A panel consisting of Longboat Key Town Manager David Bullock and Sarasota City Manager Tom Barwin was moderate

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
March 27, 2015

New Starbucks slated for the North Trail

North Tamiami Trail could get its first Starbucks, as the city of Sarasota is reviewing plans for the popular coffee shop to replace the former site of El Pescador.