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The Emmett belt in gold metallic adds a glamorous touch to any outfit.
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 29, 2014
Lilly Pulitzer Sarasota Spring 2014 Launch Party

Lilly Pulitzer Sarasota Spring 2014 Launch Party

  • Black Tie
Barb Kiefer arranges her tiles during a game of mahjong.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 29, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Women's 18-Hole Golf Association Games Day

On Wednesday, Jan. 29, the Women's 18-Hole Golf Association invited Longboat residents to enjoy a little friendly competition at the 'Go For the Cure' Games Day. Attendees played bridge, canasta, mahjong and dominoes to benefit Breast Health of Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
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Carlos Reyes-Sanchez faces charges of first-degree murder in Rhode Island. (Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office)
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  • Robin Hartill
  • January 29, 2014
Police arrest Key Club employee for Rhode Island murder

Carlos Manuel Reyes-Sanchez, 30, was arrested without incident this morning at the resort's fitness center.

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In advance of the 2017 World Rowing Championships, Nathan Benderson Park requires infrastructure improvements, which are outlined in the business plan.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 29, 2014
Sarasota commissioners OK plan for rowing park

At its meeting Tuesday, the Sarasota County Commission accepted a business plan from the Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates to manage Nathan Benderson Park.

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The program is co-sponsored by Donte’s Den and consists of two classroom sessions, take-home materials and a visit from a therapy dog. Third and fourth grade girls will be the first to take the program this week.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 29, 2014
Girls Inc debuts D.O.G. program

D.O.G. will help children learn how to read dog reactions and 'diffuse potential harmful situations in a fun and meaningful way,' says facilitator Pamela Sennott.

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    By
  • David Conway
  • January 29, 2014
Michael Bloomberg to speak in Sarasota

The former New York mayor will give a lecture in March as part of an event organized by the Ringling College Library Association and Gulf Coast Community Foundation.

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Madison Hildebrand was the guest of honor at "Mingle with Madison," hosted by Richard Perlman. (Kelsey Grau)
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 29, 2014
Q&A with 'Million Dollar Listing' star Madison Hildebrand

Read our candid Q&A with Madison Hildebrand as he answers our 'Million Dollar' questions and more.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Siesta Key Chamber joins the Siesta Key Association in opposition of the current proposal to dredge Big Pass for the sand to renourish Lido Beach.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • January 29, 2014
Siesta Chamber wades into Big Pass debate

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce joined a growing chorus on Siesta Key, pushing back against a proposal to mine Big Pass for Lido Beach sand.

  • Sarasota
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Square One Burgers & Bar offers a wide variety of specialty burgers including the Drunken Pig & Bull burger with BBQ pulled pork and fried onion rings.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 29, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Square One Burgers & Bar

This week we went in the kitchen at Square One Burgers & Bar with owner and chef Joanie Corneil as she prepares their signature Drunken Pig and Bull burger. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

  • Siesta Key
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The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team will play in its second-consecutive regional final Jan. 31.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 29, 2014
Lady Mustangs advance to regional final

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team defeated Fort Myers Riverdale 2-0 in a Class 4A-Region 3 semifinal match Jan. 28.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 29, 2014
Weatherman

Submit your local weather photos each week for a chance to have your photo published in the East County Observer!

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 29, 2014
Drive time

East County-based Nate's Honor Animal Rescue seeks donations of new and used golf carts, which the organization will use to transport supplies and animals around its eight-acre no-kill ranch shelter, off Lorraine Road.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 29, 2014
Choirs unite

Students from Braden River and Bashaw elementary schools performed Jan. 10 at the Tampa Convention Center for the FMEA Elementary All State Chorus.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Courtesy Mote Marine Aquarium Buffett
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 29, 2014
Buffett's Super Bowl bet: Broncos

If you're making a bet, the smart money's on the Broncos. That's because Mote Marine Aquarium resident manatee Buffett placed his bet by swimming to a target with the Broncos' logo Friday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 29, 2014
Get ready for food, fashion ... and prizes

Have you gotten your tickets yet for the Longboat Key Garden Club's Taste of the Keys and Fashion Show? If not, act quickly.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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