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Tayler Jordan and Timm Swafford
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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Prime Time

Members of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce met Wednesday, March 12, at New College of Florida for the organization's regular Prime Time event. Chamber members represented their respective businesses at booths, where they fielded questions and networked.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sam Snead's St. Patrick's Party

Sam Snead's hosted its annual St. Patrick's Day block party Saturday, March 16, on Hillview Street. Partygoers dressed in green and enjoyed live music as well as traditional Irish food and drink.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County commissioners approved a staff recommendation to demolish unoccupied county buildings on Cattleman Road in August.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 18, 2013
Sarasota County Commission to hold planning workshop

Commissioners will discuss the future of Sarasota County Sheriff's Office facilities March 20.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Michael Donald Edwards poses in a cape while promoting the musical production "Hero," featured in the upcoming 2013-2014 season.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 18, 2013
Asolo Repertory Theatre announces 2013-2014 season

Highlights of the season include beloved musical 'Show Boat,' a new musical about a comic book artist, 'Hero,' and Frank Galati's adaptation of 'The Grapes of Wrath.'

  • Arts + Culture
A debate about campaign signs continues on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 18, 2013
Campaign-sign debate continues

Key resident Larry Grossman has urged Vice Mayor David Brenner to resign because he took campaign signs out of a Sarasota right of way.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Orchestra of Exiles" movie poster
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 18, 2013
Filmmaker Josh Aronson speaks about 'Orchestra of Exiles'

Aronson came to Sarasota in conjunction with the Israel Film Festival, where his film was premiered for the first time in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
Paddlers can enter the 12-mile Hyper Hawaii Endurance Challenge or the 3-mile fun paddle.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 18, 2013
Paddle boarders gear up for Siesta Key Classic

The inaugural Siesta Key Classic Paddle competitions will take place starting at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 20.

  • Siesta Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 18, 2013
Black Tie UNTIED

The Sertoma Sarasota Celebration roasted Dr. Larry Thompson; and the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art held its first Wine Walk to the Ca d'Zan.

  • Arts + Culture
Nik Wallenda walked across U.S. 41 in January. File photo.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 18, 2013
Nik Wallenda sets his sights on the Grand Canyon

Sarasota's hometown daredevil will take the highest walk of his career without a safety net.

  • Arts + Culture
Wendy Suarez joined Jessie P. Miller Elementary School in January 2011.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 18, 2013
Creekwood woman dies in traffic incident

Wendy Suarez, the assistant principal at Jessie P. Miller Elementary School, died in a traffic accident Friday night.

  • East County
  • Schools
Jaime is a former breeder fro Southeastern Guide Dogs. Now she serves as a demo dog for her owner Judy Bordignon who is also a trainer.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Stoneybrook 10th Annual 5k and 10k Walk n' Talk

Residents at Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club of Sarasota participated in the 10th annual 5K and 10K Walk and Talk Saturday, March 16 to raise money for Paws for Patriots. Paws for Patriots is a program through Southeastern Guide Dogs that provides assistance to disabled veterans. Two hundred fifty people participated in donating to the cause and about 125 people did the walk around the Stoneybrook neighborhood. Residents raised $5000 for the program. 'The highlight is the generosity of the people who donate,' said resident Dick Neaves.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 18, 2013
Longboat swans go into nesting mode

Longboat Key's latest cygnets are due to hatch in mid-April, according to David Novak.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Marilyn Kurzawa and Kathy Shoenwolf
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Westchester Condo St. Patrick's Day Party

Renters at Westchester Condominiums hosted a St. Patrick's Day party Sunday, March 17, to show appreciation for owners' hospitality.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Gulf Coast Leadership Institute’s fifth class graduated in June.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 18, 2013
Gulf Coast Leadership Institute seeks top 'dawgs'

Gulf Coast Community Foundation will choose up to 25 aspiring community leaders for its sixth summer training program through the University of Georgia.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
front, Martha Hildreth and Nancy Koran, back, Bob Koran and Jim Hildreth
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Beachplace St. Patrick's Day Party

Beachplace hosted a St. Patrick's Day party for residents Sunday, March 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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