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Cunningham sisters — Morgan, 6, and Samantha, 5 — show off matching Hello Kitty face paint.
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  • 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
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Seth Tucker and Olivia Lake compare their air potatoes.
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  • 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.

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Leland Thompson performs a pow wow dance imitating the movements of the prairie chicken at the Sarasota Native American Indian Festival.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 25, 2014
VIDEO: Native American Festival draws crowds for crafts, dancing

The Sarasota Native American Indian Festival kicked off Friday, with performances aimed at educating and entertaining the public.

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Julia Barieda and Ian Laidlew
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 24, 2014
The Circus Arts Conservatory Gala

The Circus Arts Conservatory Gala

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Joleen Adams and Essie Burton
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  • January 24, 2014
30th Anniversary Celebration Scholarship Awards Gala featuring Attorney General Pam Bondi

30th Anniversary Celebration Scholarship Awards Gala featuring Attorney General Pam Bondi

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  • January 24, 2014
Weekend best bets: Friday, Jan. 24

Weekend best bets: Friday, Jan. 24

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  • January 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Michael Panarella art reception

PHOTO GALLERY: Michael Panarella art reception

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  • By Emarie and Petr Marcan
  • January 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Center for Building Hope celebrity bartending

PHOTO GALLERY: Center for Building Hope celebrity bartending

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  • By Pam Mones
  • January 24, 2014
Film Festival fires up with Moonlight Movies

Film Festival fires up with Moonlight Movies

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Dottie Baer Garner and Jolene Tepedino
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 24, 2014
Annual Legacy Luncheon featuring speaker Darrell Ayres

Annual Legacy Luncheon featuring speaker Darrell Ayres

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The Rev. Bruce Porter laughs as parishioners share memories and stories during the evening’s program.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: The Rev. Bruce Porter's Retirement Party

The congregation of Christ Church gathered on Friday, Jan. 24, to celebrate the Rev. Bruce Porter's years of service and spiritual guidance with a retirement party.

  • Longboat Key
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Peter Amster and Ray Klausen
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike' VIP pre-show

Guests gathered at Asolo Theater Friday, Jan. 24 for a VIP pre-show party to celebrate the opening night of "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike."

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Nicoletta Norcia shows off her inner-flapper with a homemade headband.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: SMART's Great Gatsby Interactive Dinner

Patrons sported sequin-covered headbands, suspenders, and other '20s-style outfits while they sipped on champagne during SMART's Great Gatsby Interactive Dinner Jan. 24, at the Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom.

  • East County
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Doug Finfrock and Marsha Rhoades pick up their plates.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Saint Boniface Fish Fry Friday

Saint Boniface invited members of the parish and community to its Fish Fry Fridays dinner Friday, Jan. 24. Guests enjoyed fried Tilapia with macaroni & cheese, coleslaw, cornbread and a chocolate chip cookie. Fish Fry Fridays will take place through April.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • January 24, 2014
Registration underway for Senior Games

Registration for the 25th Annual Gulf Coast Senior Games is now underway and continues through Jan. 31.

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