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Enjoy some St. Patrick's Day Weekend Best Bets!
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 15, 2013
March 15: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Crist to speak in Lakewood Ranch, Buchanan to hold Longboat listening session; Culver's restaurant considers U.S. 41 location; Weekend Best Bets; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tyla Abercrumbie and Annabel Armour in Clybourne Park. Courtesy Barbara Banks.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 15, 2013
Weekend's Best Bet: 'Clybourne Park'

Artistic Director of Asolo Repertory Theatre, Michael Donald Edwards talks about his experience directing "Clybourne Park."

  • Arts + Culture
Our favorite St. Patrick's Day parties include: Sam Snead's St. Patrick's Day Street Festival, Shamrock Pub's fifth Annual St. Patrick's Day Block Party and Twin Lakes Park St. Patrick's Day Celebration
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 15, 2013
OMG Guide to St. Patrick's Day

Unleash your inner Irish this weekend at these three St. Patrick's Day block parties.

  • Arts + Culture
Bobbie Donlon, Angelina Ciocca, Mary Wiesner, Marykate Rowan, Patricia Schultz, Ginnyann Coppola, Ginette Mueller and Pat Bennison
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : St. Michael's the Archangel Catholic Church Fashion Show

St. Michael's the Archangel Catholic Church Women's Guild held their annual fashion show An Affair to Remember Thursday, March 14 at Michael's On East to raise money for local charities. Three hundred women attended the event and watched women model clothing from A-Tu. Women bought raffle tickets for a chance to win cash and one of 31 door prizes. 'We always come to this, we just love it. Its just so elegant and fun,' said Marlene Csillag.

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  • Neighbors
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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 15, 2013
Greater Sarasota Chamber announces 2013 Small Business Awards finalists

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce announces the finalists for the 2013 Frank G. Berlin, Sr., Small Business Awards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Co. will host the Irish Celtic Festival and Lucky Dog Parade from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at Central Park in Lakewood Ranch. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 15, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: Irish Celtic Festival

Organizers have been hard at work, eager to bring the luck of the Irish to the East County this weekend.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist will make his first major speech as a registered Democrat. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 15, 2013
Charlie Crist to speak in Lakewood Ranch tonight

Former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist will be the keynote speaker at the Manatee County Democrats' annual awards dinner and dance tonight at the Fete Ballroom at the Polo Grill in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Cardinal Mooney midfielder Rocky Cartaya brings the ball up the field during the Lady Cougars 11-2 victory over ODA March 13.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA vs. Cardinal Mooney Girls LAX

The Cardinal Mooney High girls lacrosse team improved to 7-0 with an 11-2 victory over The Out-of-Door Academy March 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lorena Harris celebrates St. Patrick's Day at Lynch's Pub & Grub last year.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 15, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: St. Patrick's Celebration at Lynches

St. Armands restaurant has dancers, bagpipers and plenty o' beer for the holiday.

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  • Neighbors
Vern Buchanan, pictured in 2012, during a listening session at Longboat Key Town Hall.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 15, 2013
Buchanan to hold Longboat listening session

Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, will discuss jobs, the economy and spending at Longboat Key Town Hall.

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Susan Chapman, Richard Dorfman, and Suzanne Atwell
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 15, 2013
CONA to host run-off candidate forum April 8

CONA has invited Sarasota Commission runoff candidates Susan Chapman, Suzanne Atwell and Richard Dorfman to speak at its April 8 forum.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 15, 2013
Mirabella strikes out 20

Braden River High senior Courtney Mirabella struck out 20 to lead the Lady Pirates to a 1-0 victory over Texas Ridge Point March 14.

  • East County
  • Sports
Throughout his journey, coach Nels Matson will be carrying his companion, Diplo the Diplomatic Penguin, on his back.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 15, 2013
Mending Broken Hearts: Nels Matson

Lakewood Ranch High assistant wrestling coach Nels Matson will run 1,200 miles in 35 days to help fund open-heart surgeries for children in Cambodia.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • March 15, 2013
Culver's restaurant considers U.S. 41 location

The restaurant would be the first location in Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Cate McLean
  • March 15, 2013
Fiona Farrell: The face of Ireland for Geckos Grill and Pub, plus drink recipes

Fiona Farrell: The face of Ireland for Geckos Grill and Pub, plus drink recipes

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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