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Models gather at the end of the fashion show and show of their outfits one more time.
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  • April 5, 2013
Iconcept 2013

Iconcept 2013

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Sarah Marich and Ellen Schwartz
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 5, 2013
Florida Wine and Balloon Festival - Glow Dinner

Florida Wine and Balloon Festival - Glow Dinner

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Susan Pearson and Suanne Martin
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  • April 5, 2013
Florida Wine and Balloon Festival - Bayfront Showcase Lunch

Florida Wine and Balloon Festival - Bayfront Showcase Lunch

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  • By Sarah Felder
  • April 5, 2013
King Family Farm and Market re-opens for season

King Family Farm and Market re-opens for season

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  • By John Ewing
  • April 5, 2013
TreeUmph! Adventure Course isn’t your usual “day in the park”

TreeUmph! Adventure Course isn’t your usual “day in the park”

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  • By The Insider
  • April 5, 2013
How to Plan Your SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL Weekend

How to Plan Your SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL Weekend

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  • By Joe Hendricks
  • April 5, 2013
"The Great Chicken Wing Hunt" lands in Sarasota

"The Great Chicken Wing Hunt" lands in Sarasota

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  • April 5, 2013
Culinary excellence + innovative cuisine + waterfront setting = extraordinary dining experience

Culinary excellence + innovative cuisine + waterfront setting = extraordinary dining experience

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  • Eat + Drink
  • By Joe Hendricks
  • April 5, 2013
Looking forward to “The End of Time”

Looking forward to “The End of Time”

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Lynn Lotsey and Bev Meadows with Kelly the cockatoo
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Save Our Seabirds Soiree

Save Our Seabirds held its annual soiree Friday, April 5, to raise funds for hospital operations and food. The Resort at Longboat Key Club catered the event; acoustic guitarist Dean Miller performed.

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  • Neighbors
Sherry and Morris Emigh with Jinny and Ron Johnson
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: The Inspiring Image and Journeys in Fine Art Photography

Two exhibits, "The Inspiring Image" and "Journeys in fine Art Photography," opened Friday, April 5, at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a division of the Ringling College of Art and Design.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jack Otto and Anthony Hartman
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Hob Nob

Members of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce gathered Thursday, April 4, at Ed Smith Stadium for the annual Hob Nob networking event. Members dressed in tropical luau attire and enjoyed food, drink and socializing, as well as the opportunity to adorn the front page of the Sarasota Observer.

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  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key Police Department has named four of its officers sergeants this week.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 5, 2013
Police Department names new captains

A new organizational structure at the Longboat Key Police Department has made four officers sergeants.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 5, 2013
Sarasota Police identify Newtown shooting suspect

The Sarasota Police Department seek a convicted felon in connection with an April 3 shooting that caused school lockdowns.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 5, 2013
Patterson Foundation launches Legacy of Valor campaign

In the year leading up to the opening of Sarasota National Cemetery's Patriot Plaza, the Patterson Foundation will partner with community organizations to honor veterans and their families.

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