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Jenna Belch with Tara
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Cause for Paws

Families spent the afternoon of Saturday, Feb. 8 supporting the Humane Society of Sarasota County at Cause for Paws. The puppy-themed party was held at the Sarasota Children's Garden and invited families to take part in arts and crafts, games and a scavenger hunt. Children read stories and received wet kisses from the Reading Fur Fun Dogs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sandy Russell with her 2-year-old son, Everett
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Gene Witt Elementary Winter Carnival

Gene Witt Elementary School students experienced a day of fun and games at the school's annual Winter Carnival Feb. 8.

  • East County
  • Schools
Nita Sebens and Pat Dennis, the High Priestess of the Ladies of the Oriental Shrine
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Ladies Oriental Shrine 100th Anniversary Fashion Show

The Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America held its 100th Anniversary Fashion Show at Tara Golf and Country Club Feb. 8. Almost 100 guests came to support eight models who participated in the show.

  • East County
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Brooke Price, Aly Wilson and Samantha Dautorio
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw Father/Daughter Dance

Fathers and daughters enjoyed a dance Feb. 7 at Bashaw Elementary School.

  • East County
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Madison Hartwig and Christian Mark join a conga line.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Fairy Tale Ball

Fathers and daughters at Braden River Elementary School danced the night away at a Fairy Tale Ball Feb. 7.

  • East County
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Elisha Byerly of Fuzion Dance Artists
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: IceHouse Feb. 7 opening

The IceHouse opened Reimagining Georgia O'Keeffe Alfred Stieglitz Feb. 8. The exhibit featured work by local and national artists completely inspired by the work of O'Keeffe and Stieglitz.

  • Arts + Culture
Kevin Berkenbusch, Alec Puhalovich, Ashlyn Falahee and Bryan Dexter found a seat on the back of a pickup truck.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: LRHS Sadie Hawkins

Lakewood Ranch High School's Student Government Association hosted its first Sadie Hawkins dance Feb. 7.

  • East County
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Ruthann Bromley and Stan Nikkel at Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Feb. 7 Gallery Openings

Two Sarasota shows opened Friday, Feb. 7 downtown. Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art opened Mike Solomon's "Field of the Heart" and Alain Huin's "Face to Face." Dabbert Gallery opened "Nouveaux Two Deja Vu" featuring the work of Robert Baxter and Craig Rubadoux.

  • Arts + Culture
Scott Anderson with Edie and David Chaifetz
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 7, 2014
2014 Van Wezel Foundation Gala featuring Jay Leno

2014 Van Wezel Foundation Gala featuring Jay Leno

  • Black Tie
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Nov. 21
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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 7, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Feb. 7

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Feb. 7

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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: YPG after hours

PHOTO GALLERY: YPG after hours

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  • By Leslie Gnaegy
  • February 7, 2014
VIDEO: Forks and Corks time lapse

VIDEO: Forks and Corks time lapse

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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Culture Collective at Ringling Underground

PHOTO GALLERY: Culture Collective at Ringling Underground

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Lakewood Ranch freshman forward Sophia Falco is knocked off the ball by a Melbourne defender in the second half.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Girls Soccer vs. Melbourne Class 4A Final Four

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team saw its season come to an end with a 3-0 loss to Melbourne in the Class 4A state semifinals Feb. 7. The Lady Mustangs finished the season 24-1-1 and set new program records for most wins and shutouts in a season.

  • East County
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The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team is heading to the state semifinals for the first time in school history.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 7, 2014
Mustangs bound for Final Four

The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team defeated Seminole 5-3 in the Class 4A-Region 3 finals Feb. 7.

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