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  • By John Ewing
  • May 7, 2012
Evan Lovejoy’s Paintings Are Not To Be Missed: Closing Reception at Clothesline Gallery this Weekend

Evan Lovejoy’s Paintings Are Not To Be Missed: Closing Reception at Clothesline Gallery this Weekend

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  • May 7, 2012
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John Bowman prepares his summer salad based off his own recipe.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • May 7, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: John Bowman

Sarasota resident John Bowman enjoys whipping up his own recipes in the kitchen to prepare meals for family and friends.

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There were 21 teams and approximately 200 people who participated in the 9th Annual Great Strides Walk, Saturday, May 5, out at Siesta Key Beach.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: The 9th Annual Great Strides Walk

The 9th Annual Great Strides Walk for cystic fibrosis took place, Saturday, May 5, out at Siesta Key Public Beach.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Taste of Latin America Celebration

The Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce presented its Taste of Latin America celebration Saturday, May 5, in downtown Sarasota. The festival brought live entertainment and Latin American food and culture, where people danced and celebrated Cinco de Mayo.

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Valerie Lojewski, Always Home; Debra Fortosis, Elite Family Care; Toni Artusa, PuroClean Emergency Property Specialist
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber Networking Luncheon

Members of the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce gathered at Blase Cafe on Friday for their monthly networking luncheon. Rami Nehme whipped up a Middle Eastern-themed feast including baba ghanoush and tabbouleh.

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Violet Walsh, 5, had flowers painted on her face.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Pre-K Picnic

St. Boniface Preschool held a picnic, Saturday, May 5, at Siesta Key Beach park.

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Jaden Probus and Dylan Foley
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: NewGate Elementary Chess Tournament

Newgate School sponsored its first elementary chess tournament Saturday, May 5, at the Selby Public Library. Students went head to head in five 30-minute rounds to compete for trophies and practice their skills in a tournament setting.

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Dirk Meyer, Sally Brown and Jim Cliff
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Orchestra Association Flash Mob

Members of the Sarasota Orchestra Association gathered in Island Park Saturday, May 5, for a surprise, flash-mob performance. Participants wore matching SOA shirts and sang, 'Ain't We Sweet.'

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Dean DuCray aka Colonel Sanders
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SYC Kentucky Derby Party

Sarasota Yacht Club took bets on horses on May 5, but part of the proceeds went to the Sarasota Yacht Club's Charitable Foundation and will benefit area children. But the Derby wasn't the only competition; the women had a vote for the best hat. It was such a party that, Colonel Sanders decided to skip out on the derby to spend some time at SYC.

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Vincent and Lynn Billing pose with Harold Kendall, Friday, May 4, inside RCC design and studio on Palm Avenue.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Palm Avenue First Friday Gallery Walk

Many people made their way through the art galleries and stores along Palm Avenue, Friday, May 4, as part of the monthly First Friday Gallery Walk

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Courtney Cournan and Sarah Dorsen
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chamber Derby Day Breakfast

Members of the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce gathered Friday, May 4, to enjoy a Kentucky-Derby themed breakfast. Members donned fancy hats and enjoyed a buffet breakfast before mingling at the second annual Derby Day celebration.

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Ned Grossman and Shelly Lazarus
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Classic Corvettes on the Circle

There were some little red corvettes - and frost blue, yellow, black, white and silver Corvettes, too - at St. Armands Circle Park on Saturday, May 5. The classic corvette show brought in corvette clubs from all over Florida to see who would have the best in show. One might have taken the prize, but as Prince might say, Baby they're all too fast!

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Maggie Adler, Wendy Davis, Tess Rosales, Bill Mestrezat and Christina Holmes
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Triathlon and Duathlon sprints

When most were enjoying a lazy Sunday morning in bed on May 6, over 150 individuals from around Florida were having an intense morning workout at the Longboat Key Club and Resort. The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce hosted a Triathlon and Duathlon sprint series for the first time.

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