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Denise Barker, Joseph Jennings and Audrey Pinney
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 24, 2014
11th annual Women Helping Women Luncheon

11th annual Women Helping Women Luncheon

  • Black Tie
SONY DSC
    By
  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • April 24, 2014
Miss Saigon: Simply delightful Vietnamese cuisine

Miss Saigon: Simply delightful Vietnamese cuisine

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: MASHterpieces Happy Hour

PHOTO GALLERY: MASHterpieces Happy Hour

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch freshman Sophia Falco set a new personal record in the 100-meter dash, crossing the finish line in 11.97 seconds to finish second.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 3A-3 and 4A-2 track and field meets

The Braden River, Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota High boys and girls track teams competed in the Class 3A-Region 3 meet April 23, at Tampa Leto High. Lakewood scored 77 points to win the girls team title while Sarasota won the boys title with 40 points. Riverview competed in the Class 4A-Region 3 meet the same day.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Recipients of the grants provided by Designing Women Boutique received their checks at the Designing Women Boutique Grant Awards Ceremony Thursday, April 24.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 24, 2014
Designing Women Boutique Grant Awards Ceremony

Designing Women Boutique's 2014 grants were presented at its Grant Awards Ceremony Thursday, April 24, at Designing Women Boutique.

  • Sarasota
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The home is complementary mix of new and old with expansive views of the water.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Villa am Meer Open House

Jay Tallman and the Ascentia Development Group held an open house at the restored Villa am Meer on Thursday, April 24. The event marks the beginning of the group's plans to construct a 16-unit Aria condominium project on the property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Beatrice Einstein laughs with vendors Skip Ennis and Ann Richards at last week's art festival by Paragon Art Events.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 24, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: St. Armands Fine Art Festival

Browse works from 80 of America's top artisans and craftsmen this weekend in St. Armands Circle Park. St. Armands Fine Art Festival takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 26, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The IceHouse
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 24, 2014
The iceHouse closes its doors

After its inaugural season of art exhibits, the IceHouse on tenth in the Rosemary District closes its doors.

  • Arts + Culture
Boyer became CFO of the district in April 2012.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 24, 2014
School district CFO resigns

Michael Boyer, chief financial officer for the Manatee County School District, has resigned from his position, effective June 27.

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Jill Levine, Southeastern Guide Dog Co-Founder Harris Silverman and Marjorie Singer
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Southeastern Guide Dog Graduation Ceremony

Southeastern Guide Dogs celebrated the beginning of a new chapter at its graduation ceremony Thursday, April 24. Eight graduates and their guide dogs spent the afternoon enjoying their new companionship. Guests heard from Southeaster Guide Dog alumnus guest speaker Donald Olinger. "I'm absolutely ecstatic," says Tina Ladner of bringing her guide, Tangerine, home.

  • Sarasota
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The vacant lot at 162 Beach Road is covered in shoreline-stabilizing vegetation, and has never been developed.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 24, 2014
Commission denies Siesta Key building plans

Sarasota County commissioners unanimously denied a variance request to build a three-story single-family home at 162 Beach Road Wednesday.

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Alicia DeMirza, Hector Muniz and Deborah DeMirza
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: MASHterpieces Happy Hour

Art Center Sarasota celebrated the closing day of Mashterpieces Wednesday, April 23. The exhibit featured art donated by Goodwill, which local artists repurposed. ThisWeekinSarasota.com sponsored the happy hour, complete with a MASHed potato bar for the MASHterpieces.

  • Arts + Culture
Tom Smith, Kenny Barr, Chip Harris and Ted Smith. (Photo by Harriet Sokensuer)
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2014
Raising the Barr

TideWell Hospice honored veteran and longtime Sarasota resident Kenny Barr Thursday, April 10.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2014
Holocaust tribute

Sarasota resident and Holocaust survivor Jack Brodman will light the memorial candle at this year's Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Day Remembrance, hosted by Temple Beth Israel.

  • Sarasota
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Elizabeth Woodall visits the Sarasota War Memorial to pay tribute to her son. (Photo by Nolan Peterson)
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • April 24, 2014
Unforgettable

Seven years after his death in Iraq, the pain and pride of Marine Peter Woodall's family and friends have not faded.

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