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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 19, 2013
Gettel honors Manatee County school teachers

An appreciation awards ceremony will be held at 4:30 p.m. today, at Toyota of Lakewood.

  • East County
  • Schools
All six city of Sarasota Commission candidates will meet Feb. 19 for a community forum hosted by the Arlington Park Neighborhood Association at Waldemere Fire Station.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 19, 2013
Sarasota City Commission candidate forum planned

The Arlington park Neighborhood Association will host all six candidates beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, at the Waldemere fire Station.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chairmen Bert Fivelson and John Halstead
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 18, 2013
Star of the Opera 'Two Dates with the Devil' Reception

Star of the Opera 'Two Dates with the Devil' Reception

  • Black Tie
  • By Chef Judi Gallagher
  • February 18, 2013
TWIS = This Week Is Savory

TWIS = This Week Is Savory

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Anthony Paull
  • February 18, 2013
Sarasota Saturday night blackout on sound

Sarasota Saturday night blackout on sound

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By John Ewing
  • February 18, 2013
How to make mixed berry jam

How to make mixed berry jam

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Seven-year-old Chase Preston’s favorite part of baseball is hitting.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: LRLL Opening Day

Nearly 275 Lakewood Ranch Little Leaguers welcomed the start of the Spring 2013 season during the league's Opening Day Ceremony Feb. 16, at Lakewood Ranch Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dru Cappar, 9, smashes a car with a sledgehammer at one of the festival games.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • February 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Christian School 54th Annual Auction and Festival

Sarasota Christian School held their 54th annual Auction and Festival Saturday, Feb. 16 at the school's campus. There was also a silent auction, rummage sale, food, and games for children to play. The school currently has 417 students with this festival being it's largest fundraiser. All proceeds go to the school. Last year the community helped the school raise $150,00. This year superintendent Jeff Shank outlined a long-term project to get a high school building built. 'Its just really a blessing to see family, friends, and the community get behind Christian education and what we do as a school,' Shank said.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
ArtisTree announces the Design & Dine Contest winners
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 18, 2013
Feb. 18: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: ArtisTree announces the Design & Dine Contest winners; Firm launches Siesta Shuttle Transportation; Black Tie Untied; OMG! Sworn-in Sarasota: presidents of local groups

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Barbara Steinfirst came from Bradenton to enjoy the various works at the festival.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • February 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : The 25th Annual Sarasota Festival of the Arts

Thousands of people walked the streets of downtown for the 25th Annual Sarasota Festival of the Arts Saturday, Feb 16 and Sunday, Feb 17 to buy unique work and check out the craftsmanship. Old time friends from New Jersey Judy Eisner, Irene Britman and Marilyn Wiener wandered through the festival enjoying the artistic talent. 'It's just beautiful,' said Britman. Locals and tourists alike walked the crowded streets marveling at sculptures, paintings, jewelry and more.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Alice Ivy-Pemberton has played the violin since for 11 years.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Alice Ivy-Pemberton and Amanda Lubin in Concert

New York-based musicians Alice Ivy-Pemberton and Amanda Lubin, both 15, performed classical pieces during an intimate concert Sunday, Feb. 17, in the Casa del Mar home of Mark Meador and Donna Callahan.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 18, 2013
FST's WRITE A PLAY program heads to Israel

Florida Studio Theatre and the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee bring program to Kiryat Yam, Israel.

  • Arts + Culture
A "Harlem Shake" video meme filmed in Portland received more than 5.5 million YouTube views.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 18, 2013
'Harlem Shake' viral video trend shakes its way into Sarasota

The HuB invites Sarasota to film its own Harlem Shake video Wednesday, Feb. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Steve Sundheimer: president of the Sarasota RC Squadron
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 18, 2013
Sworn-in Sarasota: presidents of local groups

In celebration of the Presidents' Day, the Sarasota Observer tips its hat to three presidents who serve in "oval" offices on a local level.

  • Arts + Culture
Read up on last weekend's black tie events with "Black Tie Untied!"
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 18, 2013
Black Tie Untied

Love was the central theme at Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center's LOVE Fashion Show Thursday, Feb. 14, at The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
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