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Dr. Leatherman poses with the Lego man, who made a surprise appearance at St. Boniface.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Association Meeting

The Siesta Key Association held its annual meeting Saturday, March 10 at St. Boniface Episcopal Church. Following a breakfast, members heard from President Catherine Luckner, Commissioner Nora Patterson and Community Services Director John McCarthy. Dr. Stephen Leatherman, or 'Dr. Beach,' was the meeting's featured guest.

  • Siesta Key
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The Girls Inc. of Sarasota make a special cameo appearance in today's daily headlines!
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 12, 2012
March 12: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

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Seventh-place runner Jeff Lessie approaches the finish line.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: First Watch Half Marathon

More than 3,000 runners and walkers from across the country hit the road Sunday, March 11 for the First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon. The male and female first-place winners both set record times for the course. 24-year-old Jacob Bradosky won the men's title with a time of 1:09:42, and 25-year-old Sara Petrick won the women's title with a time of 1:20:00.

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Dan Milhon takes a solo on the Dobro.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Benny Kimsey's Bluegrass Picnic

Bluegrass fans and newcomers stomped their feet to the tunes of Benny Kimsey's Bluegrass Picnic Saturday, March 10, at the Turtle Beach pavilion. This is the second picnic since Kimsey brought the popular concert back last fall. Attendees enjoyed food and music by the Skeeterland Bluegrass Band, Sycamore Shade, Siesta Key Boys and the Tonga Street Bluegrass Band.

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Sylvia Feinberg, Phyllis Camesano and Joyce Paynter
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Pelican Cove Art Show Artist's Reception

The 103 artists that participated in the Pelican Cove Art Show celebrated with a pre-show opening reception, Friday, May 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Candice McElyea
  • March 11, 2012
My Kids Kick Butt, In More Ways Than One

My Kids Kick Butt, In More Ways Than One

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Guests enjoyed watching the Inter-Circuit Championship 12 Goal Finals.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Polo

Guests at the Sarasota Polo Club March 11 enjoyed the beautiful weather as they watched the U.S. Polo Association's Inter-Circuit Championship 12 Goal Finals.

  • East County
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Sean McCutcheon and Jennifer Houghtaling and Sweetie the pit bull enjoyed the event.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Ponies for Pups

East County residents spend the afternoon alongside their four-legged friends during the Third Annual Ponies for Pups March 10 at the Sarasota Polo Club. During the event, which benefited Honor Animal Rescue, guests enjoyed lunch, tailgating, a silent auction, polo match and more.

  • East County
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John Annis, Jocelyn Stevens, Lisa Krouse and Jan Curry
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 10, 2012
Girl Scouts 100th Anniversary Celebration Luncheon

Girl Scouts 100th Anniversary Celebration Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Genie Aberson with Graci and Dennis McGillicuddy and Marilyn and Irving Naiditch
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 10, 2012
Sarasota Tree of Life Award Dinner

Sarasota Tree of Life Award Dinner

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  • By Kaye Warr
  • March 10, 2012
Get to Know The Sarasota Opera: Maria D'Amato

Get to Know The Sarasota Opera: Maria D'Amato

  • Arts + Culture
President Gordon Michalson with Chairman of the Presidential Search Committee Robert M. Johnson
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 10, 2012
Donal O'Shea announced as new President of New College

At the March 10 New College of Florida Board of Trustees Meeting, it was announced that Donal O'Shea was selected by the Presidential Search Committee to become the new President. Upon the confirmation by the Florida Board of Governors, he will become the fifth President of New College.

  • Sarasota
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Marilyn Geller and Bonnie Earle were eager to hit the golf course.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Rosedale Rally for the Cure

More than 100 ladies in the Rosedale Community gathered March 10, at the Rosedale Golf & Country Club, for Rosedale's annual Rally for the Cure Golf Tournament and Luncheon.

  • East County
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Mary Glidden with Lola
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 9, 2012
Dog's Night Out

Dog's Night Out

  • Black Tie
  • By John Ewing
  • March 9, 2012
Off On the Right Foot: Marathon Training for Beginners

Off On the Right Foot: Marathon Training for Beginners

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