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Etienne and Kimberly Bleach
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  • April 1, 2014
Asolo Rep Guild 40th Anniversary Celebration

Asolo Rep Guild 40th Anniversary Celebration

  • Black Tie
Frederico Agostini, Jennifer Frautschi, Rebecca Albers, Dmitri Atapine, Shaun Merriman, Bruno Giuranna, Laura Zarina and Antonio Meneses
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 1, 2014
Meet the Musicians of La Musica

Meet the Musicians of La Musica

  • Black Tie
Compeer Founder, Bunny Skirboll, with Compeer CEO Jack Minge
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Compeer Inc. Friendraising party

Compeer Inc. celebrated its volunteers and supporters at its 'Friendraising' party Tuesday, April 1, at State of the Arts Gallery. Compeer Inc. founder, Bunny Skirboll, and Compeer Inc. CEO, Jack Minge, thanked members of the community for their support. 'It means so much for a small organization to have the support of a community like Sarasota,' said Skirboll.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The 4,800-square-foot unit offers views of the beach from nearly every room. (Courtesy Roger Pettingell)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 1, 2014
La Firenza unit sells for $4.25 million

Roger Pettingell represented the seller, and Steve Harris represented the buyer in the second highest condo sale of 2014.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key's only gas station changed its green paint accents to Mobil’s signature blue and red colors to reflect the new Mobil gas station.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 1, 2014
Gas station undergoes rebranding effort

Longboat Key's only gas station changed from a BP station to a Mobil station last night.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A group of Siesta Key businesses have proposed a $25 annual county permit, which would allow for the limited outdoors display of merchandise.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • April 1, 2014
Siesta Key trolley service slated to start in July

The Siesta Key trolley and plans to amend the outdoor display ban both took steps forward at a Siesta Key Village Association meeting Tuesday.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
All Faiths President of the Board John Nicholas, GCCF CEO/President Terri Hansen, All Faiths Food Bank CEO Sandra Frank, GCCF Senior Vice President of Philanthropy Veronica Brady and Board Member Keith Monda
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: All Faiths kick-off breakfast

All Faiths Food Bank, in partnership with the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, held a kick-off breakfast for its 40-day campaign, 'Campaign Against Summer Hunger,' Tuesday, April 1. The campaign, which runs through May 10, encourages local residents to empty their shelves and make cash donations to combat seasonal hunger. 'This is an opportunity for you to give from your head and your heart," said Teri Hansen, CEO and president of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
All Faiths President of the Board John Nicholas, GCCF CEO/President Terri Hansen, All Faiths Food Bank CEO Sandra Frank, GCCF Senior Vice President of Philanthropy Veronica Brady and Board Member Keith Monda
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 1, 2014
All Faiths Food Bank launches 40-day challenge

'Campaign Against Summer Hunger' encourages local residents to empty their shelves and make cash donations to combat seasonal hunger.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Starting at 6 p.m. April 1, at the Stoneybrook Golf Club, the Heritage Harbour South CDD will discuss whether the Stoneybrook homeowner's association or the CDD maintains responsibility for the community gate house
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 1, 2014
Heritage Harbour South CDD to determine gate house responsibilities

The Heritage Harbour South CDD will meet at 6 p.m. April 1, at the Stoneybrook Golf Club, 8000 Stone Harbour Loop, Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
Jeff Daly with Colleen and Pete Collandra
  • By Robin Hartill
  • April 1, 2014
Longbeach Cafe will open tomorrow

The new Whitney Beach Plaza restaurant will serve breakfast and lunch.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chuck Barancik, Ken Abt and Dr. Stan Pastor
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 31, 2014
Season Celebration on Stage

Season Celebration on Stage

  • Black Tie
Screen Shot 2014-03-31 at 2.51.59 PM
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 31, 2014
TWIS Asks - Film Festival Edition: 'Belief' director, Shaun Greenspan

TWIS Asks - Film Festival Edition: 'Belief' director, Shaun Greenspan

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Zara Barrie
  • March 31, 2014
Factory Girl: Zara does conceptual fashion

Factory Girl: Zara does conceptual fashion

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  • Things To Do
Mayor Jim Brown and Vice Mayor Jack Duncan were nominated to serve new one year mayoral and vice mayoral terms Monday night.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 31, 2014
Brown takes mayor's chair for fourth straight year

Commissioner Jack Duncan received more votes than Commissioner Pat Zunz for the vice mayor chair.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manfred Welfonder said his top priority the past seven years has been focused on rebuilding the dilapidated Colony property.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 31, 2014
Colony Association, MW Group close to agreement

Longboat Key resident Manfred Welfonder's company is expected to be named the property's developer.

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