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Haile Middle School Principal Janet Kerley announced her retirement April 8.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 14, 2014
Janet Kerley will retire from Haile Middle School

After 12 years at Haile Middle School, Principal Janet Kerley will retire at the end of the school year.

  • East County
  • Schools
“Sarasota has a longstanding history in advocating and supporting runners,” says Sarasota Athletic Association President Felicia Cox.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 14, 2014
Road Runners Club of America honors Sarasota County

Sarasota County has been honored for its running-friendly community. The Sarasota Athletic Association bestowed the county with the award April 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Police K9 Andro poses with Officer Nick Dominis.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 14, 2014
Sarasota Police Department adds canine cop

Andro, a 21-month-old German shepherd, joins Officer Nick Dominis after the retirement of K9 Kuda.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Yacht Club hosted Sarasota Film Festival’s Cinema Tropicale party Friday, April 11.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 14, 2014
Black Tie Untied

Untie the weekend with Black Tie Untied, featuring SFF Cinema Tropicale, Florida Winefest and Auction's Grand Tasting and Greenfield Prize Award Dinner.

  • Arts + Culture
Blu Mangrove Grill is located just off the Manatee River in Palmetto at the Riviera Dunes Marina.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 14, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Blu Mangrove Grill

This week we went in the kitchen at Blu Mangrove Grill as chef Kent Dalton prepares his signature Terra Ceia Bay clams with garlic herb butter.

  • Arts + Culture
Arlene McKitrick made a goal to win 100 tournaments in 1990, then upped her goal after achieving it in 2000. (Courtesy)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 14, 2014
McKitrick hits 193rd golf victory

Longboat Key resident Arlene McKitrick is now working toward her goal of winning 200 championships.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 13, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Film Festival 1137 Party

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Film Festival 1137 Party

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
"Tom Jones" runs through June 1, at Florida Studio Theatre's Gompertz Theatre, 1247 First St., Sarasota.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 13, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Tom Jones'

Bored? Here's an idea, for those of you with abundant time and disposable income. Rent a cabin and download a copy of Henry Fielding's 'Tom Jones' on your Kindle. If you're pressed for time, no worries. Playwright Mark Brown read the book for you and distilled it into a 90-minute play.

  • Arts + Culture
Saajan, played by Irrfan Khan, is a lonely, laconic widower about to retire from his boring office job who suddenly starts receiving gourmet lunches from a stranger.
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • April 13, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'The Lunchbox'

'The Lunchbox' is a delicious slice of Indian life. It's also a touching story about how a simple twist of fate can vastly alter the course of two people's lives.

  • Arts + Culture
Bonita Mertes arranges her “perpetual” flower creations at her Bloomin’ Elegant booth.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 13, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Centre Shops Spring Festival

The Centre Shops Spring Festival featured art, antiques, jewelry and many more unique wares on Sunday, April 13, at the Centre Shops of Longboat Key. Proceeds benefitted the Longboat Key Historical Society.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Marian McKane, Betina Mlademoba, Luke Truskowski and Addyson Rudd (bottom) walked for Emmabella Rudd (far right).
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 13, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes

JDRF held a Walk to Cure Diabetes at Lakewood Ranch Main Street April 12. Walkers and attendees could also enjoy food and music.

  • East County
  • News
Chairwoman Debbi Benedict, keynote speaker Olympia Dukakis and Bruce Rodgers
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 12, 2014
Greenfield Prize Award Dinner

Greenfield Prize Award Dinner

  • Black Tie
Sondra Biller, Sara Harris, Armand Harris and Joan Biller
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 12, 2014
Sarasota Film Festival: Closing Night Film and Awards

Sarasota Film Festival: Closing Night Film and Awards

  • Black Tie
Peter and Bernadette Calamaras
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 12, 2014
Florida Winefest and Auction: Grand Tasting, Brunch & Charity Auction Brunch

Florida Winefest and Auction: Grand Tasting, Brunch & Charity Auction Brunch

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Cinema Tropicale

PHOTO GALLERY: Cinema Tropicale

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