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Black Tie Staff
January 25, 2014

25th Anniversary Catholic Charities Ball

Black Tie

Nick Friedman
January 25, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Our World Without Color opening

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

Kelsey Grau
January 25, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Mingle With Madison

On Saturday, Jan. 25, Richard Perlman, an agent with Michael Saunders & Company, hosted 'Mingle with Madison' at Bayside Villa, a private estate for sale on Longboat Key. Madison Hildebrand, a Los Angeles real estate broker and star of Bravo's Million Dollar Listing LA, was the guest of honor.

Longboat Key
News

Kelsey Grau
January 25, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Islander Club Welcome Back Party

On Saturday, Jan. 25, the Islander Club welcomed back its residents for the season with a party. Attendees enjoyed drinks and hors d'oeuvres while watching the sunset over the water.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Kelsey Grau
January 25, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: The Jim Marsh Memorial Garden Dedication

Longboat Island Chapel held a memorial garden dedication ceremony on Saturday, Jan. 25, in honor of the late Rev. Jim Marsh. From 1973 to 1996, he served as pastor of the church and had a large impact on the congregation.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Josh Siegel
January 25, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Ed's Tavern five-year Anniversary

Ed's Tavern hosted its five-year Anniversary Party, Jan. 25. Attendees could sample beer and liquor and listen to music performed by Paper Airplanes.

East County
News

Josh Siegel
January 25, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Saint Stephen's Sports Gala

Saint Stephen's Episcopal School held its second annual Game Changers Sports Gala at Lakewood Ranch Country Club, Jan. 25. The event, which raises money for the school's athletic department, featured Keynote Speaker Herman Boone, a football coach and public speaker whose story was captured by the film, 'Remember the Titans.'

East County
News

Josh Siegel
January 25, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Heart & Soul Gala

The Manatee Education Foundation hosted the seventh annual 2014 Heart & Soul Gala and Live Art Auction Jan. 25 at Polo Grill. Student artists were recognized for their work and received scholarships ranging from $150 to $1,500 and other gifts.

East County
News

Harriet Sokmensuer
January 25, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Daddy-Daughter Date Night

The Downtown Sarasota Kiwanis Club hosted its inaugural Daddy-Daughter Date Night Saturday, Jan. 25. Dads and their daughters from the Kiwanis Club, the Boys and Girls Club and the community dressed to impress for the dinner held at Florida Studio Theatre. 'The Kiwanis Club is really about the children,' said President John Moore, 'and this is a great way to celebrate our kids.'

Sarasota
News

Harriet Sokmensuer
January 25, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Charlotte Zwick turns 105

Charlotte Zwick celebrated her 105th birthday Saturday, Jan. 25. Zwick rode her new scooter, which was an early birthday present, into the dining room where friends and family sang her happy birthday. The Cleveland native looks forward to keeping a good outlook on life: 'I think your attitude is the most important thing you own,' she says.

Sarasota
News

Amanda Sebastiano
January 25, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Elementary's Winter Carnival

Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary students and their families came together for a cookout, music and games for the annual Winter Carnival Jan. 25, held on the school's front lawn.

East County
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
January 25, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: SBEP Air Potato Removal

Volunteers helped remove air potatoes, an invasive plant species, from Arlington Park Saturday, Jan. 25. Sarasota Bay Estuary Program and Around the Bend Nature Tours co-sponsored the pick up. 'This is a great project that is fun and good for the environment,' said volunteer Ashley Wang.