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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 24, 2014
Deadline to register to vote is 5 p.m. today

Register by 5 p.m. today to vote in the town's March 25 general municipal election.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 24, 2014
Police charge man with aggravated animal cruelty

Sarasota Police arrested 47-year-old Ephrian Myles Sunday, for allegedly covering his girlfriend's puppy with hot sauce.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Karen Bokor, Judy Vigder, Florence Katz, Robert Vigder and Cheryl Brause
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  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Beth Israel Florence Katz Tribute Fundraiser

Florence Katz, longtime Temple Beth Israel member, musical director and this year's recipient of the 2013 State of Florida Salute to Senior Award, was honored on Sunday at a Tribute Fundraiser surrounded by her family and friends.

  • Longboat Key
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Phil and Judy Fierro with Sharon and Bob Byrne
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary, Star of the Sea Golf Outing

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church held a parish golf outing at the Longboat Key Club Harbourside course on Sunday. After playing 18 holes, the 106 golfers met for dinner, prizes and the announcement of the winning team at the Dining Room.

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    By
  • June LeBell
  • February 23, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Orchestra's Masterworks V featuring Anu Tali and Ray Chen

Sarasota Orchestra's Masterworks V concerts this past weekend may have been titled 'Homage,' but, for me, they should have been called 'Revelations.'

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Josh Siegel
  • February 23, 2014
Sarasota Polo Club named host for pentathlon world cup final

Local and international officials behind four pentathlon events the Sarasota-Bradenton region will host during the next three years, announced Sunday a venue change for the world cup final in June.

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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 23, 2014
The Sarasota Cuban Ballet School wins big at YAPG

The Sarasota School of Cuban Ballet took home some big wins at the Youth America Grand Prix Atlanta semifinals this weekend. It's the biggest pre-professional competition in the world.

  • Arts + Culture
Alberto and Mary Bracho
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 22, 2014
Sarasota Exotic Car Fest: Roaring Twenties Party

Sarasota Exotic Car Fest: Roaring Twenties Party

  • Black Tie
Jessica and Matthew Balno
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 22, 2014
American Technion Society Gala Dinner

American Technion Society Gala Dinner

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Scott Anderson, Hillary Steele and Tom Koski
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 22, 2014
'A-nu Time' Celebrating the Music Directorship of Anu Tali

'A-nu Time' Celebrating the Music Directorship of Anu Tali

  • Black Tie
  • By Emarie and Petr Marcan
  • February 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Live DJs: Micro, Solo, Afco-Skynet, Str8 and Damien Elektrik at Cabana Inn

PHOTO GALLERY: Live DJs: Micro, Solo, Afco-Skynet, Str8 and Damien Elektrik at Cabana Inn

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  • By Emarie and Petr Marcan
  • February 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Exotic Car Fest Roarin' '20s Party

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Exotic Car Fest Roarin' '20s Party

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Msgr. James McGovern with Kathy and Jim Roche
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Michael the Archangel

St. Michael the Archangel invited members of the community to celebrate their Irish tradition at Ceili on the Key Saturday, Feb. 22. The inaugural event included live traditional music, Irish dancers and plenty of food.

  • Sarasota
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Sisters Kay Mathers and Jill Jaiswal hang out before the program.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: ADDY Underground

AdFed Suncoast held its annual awards gala, ADDY Underground, Saturday, Feb. 22. The event was held at the Sarasota Square Mall and included an award ceremony honoring People's Choice and Best in Show.

  • Sarasota
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Jan and Commodore Lee Peakes with Past Commodore David and Marilyn Powell
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Change of Watch

Bird Key Yacht Club held its annual Change of Watch on Saturday, where Lee Peakes succeeded David Powell. After the installation of the 2014 officers, attendees enjoyed cocktails and dinner.

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