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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 19, 2014
New Barbara Ackerman Group closes $55 million in 2013

The veteran Coldwell Banker agent teamed up with her husband, Gary Ackerman, and Coldwell agent Louis Wery to form last year's top-ranked sales team.

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Vicki Brooks submitted this sunset photo, taken near Cortez after a day of rain.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 19, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Vicki Brooks submitted this sunset photo, taken near Cortez after a day of rain.

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'Madrid Metropolis' by Christina Seely
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 19, 2014
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Mallory Gnaegy keeps you in the know about events, local performers and art gallery happenings.

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Co-owner Mark Wolfking plays Collins and Artistic Director Alex Beach plays Angel.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 19, 2014
Backstage Pass: Low-budget theater performs big-name production

The Comic Shack's theater group is composed of 18- to 43-year-olds (or Avant Guard, as they call themselves), and is presenting "Rent," for which they are proud of obtaining rights. This popular show is their first big-name production. The rest have been cabaret shows, improv by in-house troupe Shack of Fools and original works, such as "Dusk of the Dead," a zombie parody musical.

  • Arts + Culture
Changing out pillows and pillow covers transform a room without completely redecorating a space.
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 19, 2014
Fashion Trends: Home Edition

Fashion at home is just as flux as fashion in a closet - trends come and go and some turn into long-standing staples. We stopped in a few local interior shops to see what's trending in the home decor world, and we found great tips and items to keep your home in style.

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Caragiulo's is another family affair
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  • June LeBell
  • February 19, 2014
Tidbites

Caragiulo's is another family affair; Jalea sent out a valentine; and The Serving Spoons serves up more than brunch.

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Hostesses Montana Taplinger and Nikki Sedacca
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 19, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Cheering on the troops; Tidbits; and a Night at the Rainbow Room.

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Molly Crawford
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 19, 2014
Guest Fashion Editor: Molly Crawford

Molly Crawford is co-owner of an IT consulting company, a Humane Society of Sarasota County board member, a Mantra fitness instructor - and she has fashion sense.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 18, 2014
TWIS Tour Guide: Hosting out-of-town guests

TWIS Tour Guide: Hosting out-of-town guests

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hair
  • By Coral Pleas
  • February 18, 2014
Short hair: The new long?

Short hair: The new long?

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Donna and Lew Patterson with Jackie Russell
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  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Positano Fine Wine Club

On Tuesday, the Positano Fine Wine Club sampled a variety of wine and homemade hors d'oeuvres at its monthly gathering. Residents each bring a bottle and an appetizer to share with fellow wine lovers.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 18, 2014
Sarasota Christian to play for state title

The Sarasota Christian girls basketball team defeated Academy at the Lakes 68-59 in the FHSAA Class 2A state semifinals Feb. 18, at the Lakeland Center.

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Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC) volunteer Cynthia McMullin and Director of Community Awareness Jessica Hays
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 18, 2014
The Good News: Cynthia McMullin

Through compassion and dedication, SPARCC's mission is to end domestic and sexual violence.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Commissioner Phill Younger expressed concern Tuesday that "we can’t even get participation by the people who are on" the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 18, 2014
Commission considers ZBA change

Ben Feole stepped down from the board for personal reasons but isn't on board with any decision that would eliminate the Zoning Board of Adjustment as a board in the Town Charter.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 18, 2014
Rowers to converge for Sarasota Invitational Regatta

About 700 rowers will converge this weekend to compete at the annual Sarasota Invitational Regatta, at Nathan Benderson Park.

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