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2015 AJC Human Relations Award honorees Jean Weidner and Alfred Goldstein. Photo by Heather Merriman.
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 4, 2015
Black Tie & Tales

Catch up on this week's social news with Black Tie & Tales.

  • Black Tie
Robin Hartill Temple Beth Israel Rabbi Jonathan Katz points to news stories about his infamous 1994 Disney-themed Purimspiel that included Mickey Mouse appearances at bar mitzvahs.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 4, 2015
Q&A: Rabbi Jonathan Katz

Q&A: Rabbi Jonathan Katz

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Genie Clark in 2005. (Photo by Tak Konstantinou)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 4, 2015
FULL STORY: Clark swam upstream in scientific community

Eugenie Clark founded what is now Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium 60 years ago as a one-woman operation.

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Jim Brown will leave the Longboat Key Town Commission after six years, four of which he spent in the mayor's seat.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 4, 2015
Mayor Jim Brown: On his own terms

Jim Brown prepares to strike the gavel on his final days as mayor.

  • Longboat Key
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Richard Lawrence
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 4, 2015
People with Purpose: Richard Lawrence

Local attorney and Forty Carrots’ Board President Richard Lawrence is actively involved in local charities in Sarasota, FL.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 4, 2015
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B.B. King
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • March 4, 2015
Star Power

As it reflects on 45 years of arts and entertainment, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in Sarasota, Fl., looks ahead to the future.

  • Arts + Culture
Rye Road development.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 4, 2015
Jam on Rye?

Mill Creek residents worry the addition of more than 1,000 homes will exacerbate a traffic situation that’s already sticky.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch Country Club resident Ted Lindenberg hopes to inspire a new generation of bookworms. Lindenberg hopes his nonprofit group, Books for Kids Promoting Literacy, will help boost county students’ interest in reading and test scores.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 4, 2015
For the love of books

Lakewood Ranch Country Club resident Ted Lindenberg hopes story time will not only boost test scores but also help Manatee County students develop a lifelong love of reading.

  • East County
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The cast, crew and staff of the Asolo Repertory Theatre contribute hours of work and talent to pull off its ambitious annual repertory theater season.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • March 4, 2015
A Good Rep

The Asolo Repertory Theatre embodies the definition of multitasking as it remains one of the only true repertory theaters in the country.

  • Arts + Culture
Charlotte Gollobin
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • March 4, 2015
Nutritionist dishes on why you are what you eat

Nutritionist Charlotte Gollobin shares her knowledge.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 4, 2015
Mark Hawkins appointed to Planning Commission

Hawkins will fill the seat left vacant by Michael Moran, who filed to run for the 2016 Sarasota County Commission race.

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Tara Preserve has 53 ponds, some of which contain Chara, a type of algae that can take over a pond if left untreated.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 4, 2015
Tara seeks fish for troubled waters

Tara Community Development District supervisors hope carp will take a bite out of invasive algae and vegetation in area ponds.

  • East County
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The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance organized the Jan. 21 ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new PDQ restaurant on State Road 70. The eatery opened to the public Sept. 21, 2014.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 4, 2015
Alliance helps businesses make cut

Don’t forget to smile before making the celebratory snip of the scissors in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Salvation Army area commander Maj. Ethan Frizzell addresses the audience at Q Life's introductory event.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 4, 2015
Local organizations call for focus on homeless issues

A new initiative called Q Life, comprised of leaders of several prominent groups, is working to reshape the community conversation surrounding homelessness.

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