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Chairwomen Janelle Beruff, Cornelia Matson, Pauline Joerger, Margaret Wise and Ariane Dart
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 9, 2013
Palm Ball 'All Aboard for Conservation'

Palm Ball 'All Aboard for Conservation'

  • Black Tie
Ron, Dominic, Yoanna and Ryan Javante
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  • Josh Siegel
  • February 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Willis Movie Night

More than 300 people sat under the stars outside Willis Elementary School to watch 'Despicable Me' at the school's movie night Feb. 8. The school's fifth grade parent committee ran the food stands at its second Willis Movie Night this school year.

  • East County
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Lizzy Ebury, Anmarie Jeter and Jordan Cangro beat their fathers to the dance floor.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Sweetheart Dance

Braden River Elementary School female students gave their fathers and grandfathers a pre-Valentines Day treat at the school's Sweetheart Dance Feb. 8. Formerly called the Father/Daughter Dance, the event featured dancing, fancy dresses and dessert.

  • East County
  • Schools
Linda Hooey and Susan Cotter of Lindt Chocolate
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 50th Annual Chamber Dinner

The Manatee Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 50th Annual Chamber Dinner - and 124 years in business - Feb. 7 at Polo Grill & Bar.

  • East County
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Honorees Kathy Schersten and Deacon Humberto Alvia
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 8, 2013
Honoring Our Angels: Kathy Schersten and Deacon Humberto Alvia

Honoring Our Angels: Kathy Schersten and Deacon Humberto Alvia

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Don't miss this weekend's best bets!
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 8, 2013
Feb. 8: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Traffic Light caused Longboat delays Thursday; Heritage Harbour CDD meeting results in two resignations; 'Mowingate' fix focus of budget workshop

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 8, 2013
Riverview holds off Tampa Plant

The Riverview High girls basketball team defeated Tampa Plant 57-42 in the Class 8A-Region 2 quarterfinals Feb. 7.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 8, 2013
Cardinal Mooney ousted in regional quarterfinals

The Cardinal Mooney High girls basketball team suffered a 45-34 loss to Indian Rocks Christian in the Class 3A-Region 3 quarterfinals Feb. 7.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 8, 2013
Lady Sailors stopped in regional quarterfinals

The Sarasota High girls basketball team saw its season come to an end with a 43-29 loss to Stuart Martin County in the Class 7A-Region 3 quarterfinals Feb. 7

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 8, 2013
Sarasota Christian advances to semifinals

The Sarasota Christian girls basketball team cruised to a 60-38 victory over Southwest Florida Christian in the Class 2A-Region 3 quarterfinals Feb. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 8, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: Longboat Key Education Center dance presentation

Longboat Key Education Center will host sacred dance presentation

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Opera's production of Turandot is the most highly-anticipated of the season
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 8, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: Sarasota Opera Festival Kicks-off with Turandot

The biggest production in Sarasota Opera's history, Giacomo Puccini's 'Turnadot,' starts at 7 p.m. this Saturday, Feb. 9 as the kick-off to Sarasota Opera Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
Cardinal Mooney’s Abby Donofrio, No. 32, does a pick to stop Indian Rocks’ Rebecca Lizotte, No. 11, from taking the ball from Cardinal Mooney’s Camille Giardina, No. 22.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney v. Indian Rocks Christian

Cardinal Mooney hosted Indian Rocks Christian Thursday, Feb. 7, for the girls basketball quarterfinal game. Cardinal Mooney was down 19 to 23 at the half and were unable to come back during the second half. The final score was 45-34, Indian Rocks Christian.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 8, 2013
ODA tennis teams open season undefeated

The Out-of-Door Academy boys and girls tennis teams both opened the season with a pair of victories Feb. 5 and 7.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Popcorn Bob
  • February 8, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's movie reviews by Popcorn Bob.

  • Arts + Culture
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