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Jack and Marla Blood with daughter, MacKayla.
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Selby Plant and Garden Festival

The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens held its 39th annual Plant and Garden Festival Saturday, Feb. 22 and Sunday, Feb. 23. Attendees shopped for common and unusual plants underneath one of the garden's banyan trees. The day included lawn games and activities for children, such as building fairy houses.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 22, 2014
University Park woman killed

University Park residents mourn the loss of Susan Murphy, who died Friday after falling beneath her vehicle.

  • East County
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Isaiah Carpenter with Christian and Nicholas Gesualdi
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw Lego-tastic Mother-Son Fun Night

Bashaw Elementary School held a Lego-tastic Mother-Son Fun Night Feb. 21. Male students at the school, with their mother, sister, aunt or grandma, built Lego creations, listened to music and ate pizza.

  • East County
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Ron and Sania Allen with Sandy and James Ruggerio
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 21, 2014
Sarasota Exotic Car Fest: Luxury Lifestyle Jet Port Reception

Sarasota Exotic Car Fest: Luxury Lifestyle Jet Port Reception

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  • February 21, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Feb. 21

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Feb. 21

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Sondra Biller and Karen Harris
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  • February 21, 2014
Sophisticated Strut Fashion Series

Sophisticated Strut Fashion Series

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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 21, 2014
TWIS Asks: SRQ Cigars

TWIS Asks: SRQ Cigars

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Dr. Sylvia Earle with Dr. Michael and Sharon Crosby
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Mote Marine Laboratory's Tea for the Sea

Mote Marine Laboratory's Giving Circle kicked off on Friday with 'Tea for the Sea' at Harbourside Dining Room. While enjoying high tea, attendees learned about the innovative work done by leading female scientists at Mote and the women who founded it, Dr. Eugenie Clark and Anne Vanderbilt. All proceeds from the event benefit the research, education and outreach of Mote Marine Laboratory.

  • Longboat Key
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Katherine N. and Divya M. jump together.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Grandfriends Day

The Out of Door Academy held its annual Grandfriends Day Friday, Feb. 21. Students spent the day with their loved ones in the classroom before they showed off their jump roping skills in Jump for Heart.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 21, 2014
FHP monitors for impaired drivers

The Florida Highway Patrol is conducting a DUI Wolfpack Detail Friday in Manatee County.

  • East County
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    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 21, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Jazz Festival

Enjoy free jazz in the park at the 34th annual Sarasota Jazz Festival's kickoff concert Sunday, Feb. 23 at Phillippi Estate Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 21, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Community Health Fair

More than 25 health-care providers will provide screenings, services and educational material tomorrow at Longboat Island Chapel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 21, 2014
Sarasota County real estate market heats up

In January new listings in Sarasota County sent the area's total inventory to a 32-month high.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 21, 2014
Sam Woolf makes 'American Idol' Top 13

The nation voted Braden River High School student Sam Woolf into the Top 13 of 'American Idol' Thursday night.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 21, 2014
Students explore career options

Lakewood Ranch High School hosted a career fair today.

  • East County
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