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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party

The Longboat Key Kiwanis Club's Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party was a big success Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Longboat Key Club and Resort. There were 28 restaurants that participated in the event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
After going long on their warm-up, runners Stephanie Phillips and Avlan French set a quick pace to catch up with the group.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Harvest Hustle

East County runners hustled to raise money for the All Faiths Food Bank, during Harvest United Methodist Church's annual Harvest Hustle 5K race Nov. 17, at the church.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Artist Janet Jarzyna took first place in the personal adornment category.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Artistic Attraction

Lakewood Ranch artists showed off their talents Nov. 17, as the Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch hosted its annual Fall Art Show and Sale, at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
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Judy Bloch, Marty Heller, Judy Gelman and Len Fishman
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 18, 2012
Sarasota Orchestra Season Opener Brunch: "Roarin' '20s" Hot Jazz on a Snazzy Sunday

Sarasota Orchestra Season Opener Brunch: "Roarin' '20s" Hot Jazz on a Snazzy Sunday

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Leila and Leslie Dubow bought a coffee cake, chocolate sauce and strawberry jelly.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary Star of the Sea's Holiday Bazaar

St. Mary Star of the Sea held their annual holiday bazaar Saturday, Nov. 17.

  • Longboat Key
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Ruth German, Peggy Sloan and Christine Rose Kennedy worked the food table Saturday, Nov. 17, at Longboat Key Island Chapel Holiday Bazaar.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Island Chapel Holiday Bazaar

Many people attended the Longboat Key Island Chapel Holiday Bazaar Saturday, Nov. 17, at the chapel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Isabella Hardin and Kayla Michael look into the coral tank.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Riverview High School presents Stars to Starfish

Riverview High School hosted the world premier of Stars to Starfish Saturday, Nov. 17 in the high school's planetarium. Stars to Starfish is a 20 minute film which gives a basic overview of space and how it correlates with the ocean. It shows why Earth is unique and how all life originated in the ocean. After the show the public visited the aqua dome where kids and adults saw fish and held starfish.

  • Siesta Key
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Jonathan Taylor, Betsie Danner, Tammy Lloyd, Peg Davant, Ashley Burroughs, Grace Riker, and Vince Brennan
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Boniface Hoedown

Saint Boniface Episcopal Church held a celebration on Saturday, Nov. 17 to mark the end of their Pony Express Pledge Drive. All proceeds from the pledge drive supports basic ministries and community outreach. Members put on their cowboy boots for line dancing and enjoyed beverages at the saloon.

  • Siesta Key
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Lauren Mitchell of The Lauren Mitchell Band performed for the crowd.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Bay Water Festival

The Sarasota Bay Water Festival took place at Ken Thompson Park on Saturday, Nov. 17. The festival celebrated the bay and educated the public about keeping the bay and the environment healthy.

  • Longboat Key
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Pat Shea serves drinks at the bar.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sanctuary Welcome Back Party

Sanctuary Community Association held its annual Welcome Back Party for returning residents. Irene Bier and Phyliss Barber helped organize the party. Residents enjoyed refreshments and appetizers.

  • Longboat Key
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Michelle Aguirre
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 17, 2012
Dream Makers Ball honoring Nathan Benderson

Dream Makers Ball honoring Nathan Benderson

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Steve Adler, Joel Elkes, Dale Adler and Sally Elkes
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 17, 2012
The Annual Artful Lobster

The Annual Artful Lobster

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Elaine Adair, Joanne Walker and Sandra Appignani
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 16, 2012
Goodwill Manasota Tribute Luncheon

Goodwill Manasota Tribute Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Dream Makers Ball Co-Chairwomen Lindsey and Kristy Landers-Niedenfuer with Black Tie Editor Loren Mayo
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 16, 2012
BT's Best Bet: Dream Makers Ball

Black Tie chats up Lindsey and Kristy Landers-Niedenfuer about the Dream Makers Ball, happening Saturday, Nov. 18, at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan for the daily headlines
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 16, 2012
Nov. 16: Daily Headlines Video

Join Alex Mahadevan and Emily Walsh as they report on a crash on Longboat Key, a commissioner not seeking re-election, Stuff the Bus campaign kicking off and Weekend Best Bets!

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