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Hundreds of walkers and runners participated in the event.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: JDRF Walk to Cure

East County residents rallied in the fight against diabetes April 14, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street, as they walked and ran in the JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes.

  • East County
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Tyler Delaney, Bence Pinter, Kyle Grendel and Christian Marrero checked out the jousting contest.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Imagine Field Day

In preparation for this week's FCAT exams, children at Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch spent much of the day April 13 outside during the school's special Field Day event.

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  • By The Insider
  • April 16, 2012
Sarasota Film Festival ARTS LOVERS SPOTLIGHT: Artist/Director John Sims and THE RHYTHM OF LOVE!

Sarasota Film Festival ARTS LOVERS SPOTLIGHT: Artist/Director John Sims and THE RHYTHM OF LOVE!

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  • By John Ewing
  • April 16, 2012
Observe This: Today's Top Stories

Observe This: Today's Top Stories

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Kristen Blossom, Brittany Proia and Doug Bradbury
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  • April 15, 2012
Men Who Cook

Men Who Cook

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  • April 15, 2012
Florida Winefest and Auction Grand Brunch & Charity Auction

Florida Winefest and Auction Grand Brunch & Charity Auction

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  • April 15, 2012
Sarasasota Film Festival: What to see today! Filmmakers in Attendance!

Sarasasota Film Festival: What to see today! Filmmakers in Attendance!

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Adar Pitts and Donna Carey dance while Democracy performed on stage during EcoFest, Saturday, April 14.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 2012 Natural Awakenings' EcoFest

Hundreds who came out to the 2012 Natural Awakenings' EcoFest, Saturday, April 14, in downtown Sarasota, celebrated the 42nd Anniversary of Earth Day.

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Courtney Davenport, Kelly Munch and Diana Dunn
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Kick-Off Party for the Second Annual Simply Sarasota Kitchen and Garden Festival

The Junior League had many people come out to G. Wiz, Friday, April 13, for the Kick-Off Party for the Second Annual Simply Sarasota Kitchen and Garden Festival.

  • Sarasota
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D’Arcy and Ray Arpke with Kelly Atkin
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Party on the Pass

Mote Marine held its annual "Party on the Pass" event Saturday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Actor Frank Langella spoke about the film, "Robot and Frank," Saturday night.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 15, 2012
SFF opening-night film: 'Robot and Frank'

Longboat Observer Community Editor Mallory Gnaegy reviews 'Robot and Frank' and solicits audience members for their reactions.

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Rhonda Dix and Bill Norris share the Loaded Works mac and cheese.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Ringling Picnic's Spring Fling

The owners of the food trucks at Ringling Picnic held Spring Fest from 5-10 p.m., Friday, April 13. The event included music by DJ Dan, palm readings, hoop dancing, and beer and wine supplied by Evie's Tavern.

  • Sarasota
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Leigh Bartlomeo
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 14, 2012
Cattle Baron's Ball 2012

Cattle Baron's Ball 2012

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  • By The Insider
  • April 14, 2012
Sarasota Film Festival! It has Begun! Opening Night Recap! Spotlight on FILMMAKERS FORUM and FILMMAKERS IN ATTENDANCE!

Sarasota Film Festival! It has Begun! Opening Night Recap! Spotlight on FILMMAKERS FORUM and FILMMAKERS IN ATTENDANCE!

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Keely Carney
  • April 14, 2012
Veronica Pastore: SFF Marketing Director, Face on the Shrine in my Closet

Veronica Pastore: SFF Marketing Director, Face on the Shrine in my Closet

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