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Richard Glickman and Michelle Simmons
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  • March 2, 2013
10th annual Hear and Now Dinner and Concert

10th annual Hear and Now Dinner and Concert

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Chairmen Diana Kelly and Chris Cogan
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  • March 2, 2013
Asolo Annual Gala 'American Big Band'

Asolo Annual Gala 'American Big Band'

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The boys start off running in the 4x800 relay, Friday, March 1, at the Ram Invitational.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Ram Invitational

18 schools competed in the Ram Invitational Friday, March 1, at Riverview High School.

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Librarian Glendy Huene reads Green, Eggs and Ham to first graders.
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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA students celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday

Preschoolers, kindergartners and first graders at Out of Doors Academy celebrated Dr. Seuss's Birthday Friday, March 1 to interact with the seniors. Seniors from Out of Door Academy High School dressed up as Dr. Seuss and read stories for the children. Librarian Glendy Huene performed as Dr. Seuss for first graders and staff members made green eggs and ham.

  • Siesta Key
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Bob Farrell and John Didovic
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Isles Association Annual Membership Dinner

Siesta Key Isles Association Annual Membership Dinner The Siesta Key Isles Association hosted their annual membership dinner Thursday, Feb. 28 at St. Boniface Church to let members mingle. Project manager Curtis Smith, program manager Carolyn Eastwood, director of parks and recreation Carolyn Brown, and public works mobility Amjid Hussain spoke to the members. 'I look forward to seeing all the members and having the county talk about the public beach,' said vice president of Siesta Key Isles Association Deet Jonker.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Danielle Buncik painted a yellow butterfly on the face of 4-year-old Abygail Jimenez.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Faith Kid's Carnival

Families of Faith Preschool and Faith United Church of Christ gathered March 2, at the church for the preschool's annual Kid's Carnival fundraiser.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Suzanne Boissonneault shows her hand towels to Diane Grenier.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Horseshoe Cove Craft Sale

The Horseshoe Cove community hosted its annual Spring Fine Arts and Craft Sale March 2, at the park.

  • East County
  • News
Chairwoman Rhonda Pecoraro with fellow founders Dr. Joseph Pecoraro and Dr. Vilma Vega
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 1, 2013
Hearts Afire Benefit

Hearts Afire Benefit

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  • By John Ewing
  • March 1, 2013
City elections and the Wal-Mart effect

City elections and the Wal-Mart effect

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Debbie Causey and Margey Hinderliter bought a palm tree, bird house and golf clubs among a “carload of items”
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary Royal Rummage Sale

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church opened its annual Royal Rummage Sale at noon Friday, March 1. The sale, which donates proceeds to Sarasota Catholic schools and local charities, continues Saturday, March 2.

  • Longboat Key
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Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe announces 2013/2014 Season
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 1, 2013
March 1: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Cyldesdales to trot through town; Commissioners give County Administrator Randall Reid a 'B'; Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe announces 2013/2014 Season; Weekend Best Bets; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mixon Fruit Farms is located at 2525 27th St. E., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 1, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Orange Blossom Festival

This weekend's festival will be held at Mixon Fruit Farms.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Michael Cole, Addison Weimann and Vedant Singh like wearing the hats they created.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Happy birthday, Dr. Seuss!

Children at Kiddie Academy today celebrated the birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, with activities inspired by the author's children's books

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 1, 2013
Bill Johnson named Lightning Community Hero

Longboat Key resident Bill Johnson was honored Tuesday night as the 26th Community Hero of the year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Trudy Gremp and Karol Beck
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Style Show

The ladies of Bird Key Yacht Club enjoyed a style show featuring fashions from The Met Thursday, Feb. 28.

  • Longboat Key
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