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  • 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.

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Steve Sundheimer: president of the Sarasota RC Squadron
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  • 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!"
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  • 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
Town Hall is closed today in observance of the Presidents' Day holiday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 18, 2013
Presidents/ Day affects Longboat Key

Government offices are closed today and there's a change in the garbage and recycling schedule.

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Siesta Shuttle Transportation launched its island transit service Feb. 16. Corona Light bought advertising on one of the firm's two buses.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 18, 2013
Firm launches Siesta Shuttle Transportation

Parking on Siesta Key might be less severe now that Siesta Shuttle Transportation launched its two-bus transit service from Westfield Southgate Mall to the island Feb. 16.

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    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • February 18, 2013
City offices closed for holiday

Weekly garbage and recycling will not be impact; City Commission meeting will be Feb. 19.

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Peggy Sue Mitchell, Pam Trudel, Joyce Goacher, Anita Moltz, Mary Jane Hamilton, Beatty Shipley, Margorie Martini and Marge Vaadi modeled clothing from Dillard's.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: LOSNA Fashion Show

Ladies of the Oriental Shrine of North America hosted a fashion show Feb. 16, at Tara Golf & Country Club.

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Trio Voila includes Laura Jensen-Jennings on the viola, Thomas Koch on the guitar and Dr. Jane Hoffman on the flute.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Trio Voila

Trio Voila, a mixed ensemble consisting of guitarist Thomas Koch, flautist Dr, Jane Hoffman and viola player Laura Jensen-Jennings, performed at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church Sunday, Feb. 17.

  • Longboat Key
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Kai Sutter, 9, Joseph Sparma, 8, and Andrew Sutter, 6 show off their colorful tongues after eating their snow cones.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Little League Opening Day

Sarasota Little League held their annual opening day ceremony Saturday, Feb. 16, at Twin Lakes Park.

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Dr. Donal O’Shea smiles out at the crowd after being presented with the Presidential medallion.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Inauguration Ceremony for Dr. Donal O'Shea

The fifth president of New College was inaugurated Friday, Feb. 15, along the bayfront at New College. Dr. Donal B. O'Shea assumed the role of president of New College on July 1, 2012.

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Chairwomen Patricia Johnson, Renee Hamad, BJ Creighton and Kathy Coffey
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 16, 2013
New College Foundation's Inaugural Ball

New College Foundation's Inaugural Ball

  • Black Tie
Chairwomen Brenda Maraman, Lucille Smith and Kathy Martella
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 15, 2013
12th Annual Van Wezel Foundation Gala featuring Sheryl Crow

12th Annual Van Wezel Foundation Gala featuring Sheryl Crow

  • Black Tie
Committee women Lory Weisensee, Cindy Stuhley, Denise M. Pope, Chris Buckley-Currie and Margarete Van Antwerpen
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 15, 2013
Compassion in Caring Luncheon

Compassion in Caring Luncheon

  • Black Tie
KB Home will temporarily relocate some Willowbrook residents
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 15, 2013
Feb. 15: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: KB Home will temporarily relocate some Willowbrook residents; Mahadevan to retire as Mote president/CEO; Lakewood Ranch named top 10 Community; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic; WEEKEND BEST BET: Animal Extravaganza, WEEKEND BEST BET: Longboat in concert

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