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  • January 7, 2015
Maison Blanche: Must-try fine dining

Maison Blanche: Must-try fine dining

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  • Nick Friedman
  • January 7, 2015
Mr. Beery's named one of America's top 100 beer bars

Mr. Beery's named one of America's top 100 beer bars

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  • January 7, 2015
Emeril Lagasse to showcase Michael's On East

Emeril Lagasse to showcase Michael's On East

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From left: pianist Mary Green, banjo player Ken Calhoun, clarinet player Jeff Green, bass player Don Mopsick, Kid Dutch, trumpet player Lew Green, drummer Mike Washington and saxophone and clarinet player Henry Blackburn
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 6, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Beth Israel jazz concert

The Temple Beth Israel Men's Club presented its New Orleans Jazz and Blues Night on Jan. 7. Kid Dutch and His Florida Friends played an upbeat set for the audience.

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Sue Abbott, of C1 Bank, and Michelle Reed, of Grow Financial, welcome guests.
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  • January 6, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Business Alliance Networking Social

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliances tipped their glasses Jan. 7 in celebration of the organization's first networking social of 2015.

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Jessica Hays will take over as the new president and CEO for SPARCC. (Courtesy photo)
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  • Amanda Morales
  • January 6, 2015
SPARCC names new president and CEO

Director of Community Awareness Jessica Hays steps up to fill the role of new president and CEO for SPARCC.

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The Longboat Observer has listed issues to watch in the new year for the past eight consecutive years.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 6, 2015
Longboat Key 2015 Issues to Watch

There are plenty of issues on Longboat Key to watch that will make 2015 a newsworthy year.

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The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office 22-year-old Christian Theodore with second-degree murder and armed home invasion robbery after detectives questioned him Monday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 6, 2015
Sheriff's Office makes arrests in homicide case

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested three suspects in connection with a fatal home invasion in a Sarasota neighborhood last month.

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  • January 6, 2015
East County 2015 Issues to Watch

East County Issues to Watch

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The 10-story, 17-unit Sansara is the latest luxury development expected to break ground in downtown Sarasota.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 6, 2015
Buyers flocking to downtown Sarasota development

Sansara developer Matt Kihnke said activity has ratcheted up over the last month for the $11 million Burns Square luxury condominium building.

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No one was injured, but the building has some smoke and water damage, said Captain Jerry Jensen, public information officer for the Sarasota County Fire Department.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 6, 2015
Palmer Ranch fire displaced residents overnight

The fire at Villa Mirada was quickly extinguished last night, however 15 to 20 residents cannot return until the cause of the fire is identified.

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Home of the Month: Picture Perfect
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  • Robert Plunket
  • January 6, 2015
Home of the Month: Picture Perfect

A Siesta Key showplace dazzles with understated luxury.

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Kelly Zacovic learns something new every day as she combs through the Ringling Archives' massive collection of circus documents and oddities.
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  • Nick Reichert
  • January 6, 2015
The Greatest Archive on Earth

The staff of the Ringling Archives painstakingly records ancient artifacts to preserve the circus' storied history.

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Members of the Asolo Repertory Theatre Guild Play Readers ensemble, including Director Bob Bordy, center, do not shy away from being on and supporting the stage.
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  • Nick Reichert
  • January 6, 2015
Support System

Asolo Rep Theatre Guild introduces the theater to new generations.

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Gary Reinstrom, performing with the First Brass, has supported local music and musicians since he was young child.
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  • Nick Reichert
  • January 6, 2015
The Music Man

Gary Reinstrom stands tall in Sarasota's local music scene.

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