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Courtesy photo Team Tito's holds the Schroeder-Manatee Ranch trophy after defeating Wildcat in the 12-goal finals March 16.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 19, 2014
Tito comes from behind to win

Tito's defeated Wildcat 10-6 in the finals of the Schroeder-Manatee Ranch 12-goal, sponsored by BMO Private Bank, March 16 at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
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Pam Eubanks This Country Club East at Lakewood Ranch home, which has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,078 square feet of living area, sold for $1.01 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 19, 2014
Country Club East home sells for $1.01M

A home in Country Club East at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Lakewood Ranch resident William Marrone submitted this sunset photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 19, 2014
Weather: East County

Lakewood Ranch resident William Marrone submitted this sunset photo.

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Brooke and Elyse Burgher
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 18, 2014
10th annual JFCS Celebrity Chefs and Wine Tasting

10th annual JFCS Celebrity Chefs and Wine Tasting

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John Bean and Philip Tavil
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 18, 2014
2014 Author Luncheon with Carl Hiassen

2014 Author Luncheon with Carl Hiassen

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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 18, 2014
VIDEO: Shamrock Pub's St. Patrick's Block Party Time Lapse

VIDEO: Shamrock Pub's St. Patrick's Block Party Time Lapse

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tedx
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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 18, 2014
YPG hosts free 'TEDx Manasota Live' viewing party

YPG hosts free 'TEDx Manasota Live' viewing party

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sixth Annual St. Patrick's Day Block Party

PHOTO GALLERY: Sixth Annual St. Patrick's Day Block Party

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Ashley Guttridge and Eduardo Anaya at Coterie Market in New York City.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 18, 2014
Hot Flash: Fresh Salon Spa Style buys for Fall #FollowtheBuyer

This might come as a shock to those of you who are still trying to figure out what styles you like for spring, but the buying for fall has begun. Buyers headed to New York the week after Fashion Week to get a hold of the best styles for their stores.

  • Arts + Culture
Sandra Frank has spent the majority of her career in the nonprofit sector. She became CEO of All Faiths Food Bank two years ago.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 18, 2014
The Good News: All Faiths Food Bank

All Faiths Food Bank CEO Sandra Frank's desire to help children fuels her work at the nonprofit organization.

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  • Neighbors
Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards announces Asolo Repertory Theatre's 2014-15 season.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 18, 2014
Asolo Repertory Theatre announces 2014-15 season

Asolo Rep will perform eight mainstage productions in the 2014-15 season in the same format of its current season.

  • Arts + Culture
The Longboat Key Town Commission selected Maggie D. Mooney-Portale, of Sarasota-based Hankin, Persson, McClenathen, Cohen & Darnell, as the town’s new attorney May 6.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 18, 2014
Commission questions town attorney's legal advice

Longboat Key town commissioners are willing to give Maggie Mooney-Portale more time in her role but have questions about her performance, including her handling of a recent Colony hearing.

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Jeff Daly with Coleen and Pete Collandra will open the Longbeach Cafe in early April. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 18, 2014
New restaurant on the menu for Whitney Beach

Pete and Colleen Collandra and Jeff Daly hope to open the new restaurant that will serve breakfast and lunch by the first week in April.

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“We are honored to be recognized for our efforts at helping residents make healthy choices,” says Thomas A. Harmer Sarasota County administrator.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 18, 2014
Sarasota County named a "Healthy Weight Community Champion"

Sarasota County is among 37 communities recognized by the Florida Department of Health's Healthiest Weight Florida program that recognizes local government efforts to raise awareness of a healthy and active lifestyle.

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Sarasota County Commissioners Christine Robinson (left), Carolyn Mason (center) and Charles Hines.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 18, 2014
Homeless shelter showdown

The Sarasota County Commission is accusing some city of Sarasota commissioners of deliberately stalling site selection for a downtown homeless shelter.

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