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  • By Kaye Warr
  • March 8, 2012
Get to Know the Sarasota Opera: Young-Bok Kim

Get to Know the Sarasota Opera: Young-Bok Kim

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  • March 8, 2012
Fresh Faces, Fresh Food: The Fresh Start Café

Fresh Faces, Fresh Food: The Fresh Start Café

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Jeanne Abel and Jennifer Fairly
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  • March 8, 2012
Go Red For Women Luncheon

Go Red For Women Luncheon

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  • By Candice McElyea
  • March 8, 2012
Ten new models now open in Lakewood Ranch

Ten new models now open in Lakewood Ranch

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Susan Brainerd and Jeannette Hyde
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  • March 8, 2012
Cruising for a Cause aboard "Freedom" yacht

Cruising for a Cause aboard "Freedom" yacht

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Attornies Mark Nelson, Morgan Bentley and Stephen Walker came out to show their support for Circuit Judge, 12th Judicial Circuit candidate John Lakin, second from right.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: John Lakin Reception

Friends and colleagues showed their support for Circuit Judge, 12th Judicial Circuit candidate John Lakin during a special reception March 7 Gold Coast Eagle Distributing in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • March 8, 2012
English woman golfer charged with DUI on Siesta

Rachel L. Connor, 21, an English golfer, was charged with Driving Under the Influence early March 7 on Siesta Key, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.

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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 8, 2012
March 8: 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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Bob Benson with Statewide Disaster Restoration and Howard Rooks
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Networking at Noon

The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce hosted a Networking at Noon luncheon at the Holiday Inn Lido Key on Thursday, March 8. Local business men and women socialized and introduced their businesses.

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The search found 24 handguns and one shotgun
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 8, 2012
Sarasota man arrested, 25 weapons seized

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has arrested Glen Connolly, 57, for possession of heroin and possession of firearm by convicted felon.

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Chase Bank customers Louis and Elza Csepes with Nikki and Joe Boguszewski
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Chase Bank Opening

Chase Bank at St. Armands Circle, 30 N. Blvd. of the Presidents, had a ribbon-cutting and meet and greet on Wednesday, March 7. Circle association members, the Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce and some trusty customers were in attendance, and snacked on appetizers and drinks. Chase Bank will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays.

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  • By Paula Atwell
  • March 8, 2012
Theater Review: 'Disenchanted! Bitches of the Kingdom'

The bitches are back! The best show I saw at The Golden Apple last year has been brought back by popular demand.

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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 8, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Julia Mounts

Julia Mount, 9, has played with the Sarasota Orchestra. Read more about Mount in our candid Q&A.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 8, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Nell Rude

Nell Rude is a Sarasota resident who recently created an exhibit titled "Tribute to American Heroes." Read more about Rude in our Candid Q&A.

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Dr. Jack Corn dished out appetizers.
  • By Allison Moore
  • March 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Scrub Away Cancer' fundraiser

Cancer Support Community Florida Suncoast hosted a "Scrub Away Cancer" Celebrity Bartending event Feb. 28, at Libby's Cafe and Bar.

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