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  • By John Ewing
  • February 21, 2012
Ringling Picnic - Food Truck Lot in Downtown Sarasota!

Ringling Picnic - Food Truck Lot in Downtown Sarasota!

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Barbara and Stephen Baseman
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 20, 2012
Keeping the Dream Alive Benefit Performance and Champagne/Dessert Reception

Keeping the Dream Alive Benefit Performance and Champagne/Dessert Reception

  • Black Tie
Professional golfer Abbie Valentine brushed up on his putting before teeing off.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Junior Achievement Golf Tournament

Nearly 150 professional and amateur golfers hit the course for the 10th Annual Junior Achievement Manatee/Sarasota Professional-Amateur Golf Tournament Feb. 20 at The Ritz-Carlton Member's Club in Lakewood Ranch. Every team was paired with a professional golfer; including 15-year-old East County golf pro Domenico Geminiani. Following the tournament, players enjoyed dinner and a silent auction. Proceeds from the event will benefit Junior Achievement Manatee/Sarasota.

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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 20, 2012
FEB. 20: Daily Headlines Video

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

  • Longboat Key
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 20, 2012
Obituary: Jeffrey T. Carleton

Jeffrey T. Carleton, of Sarasota, died Feb. 18. He was 53.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 20, 2012
Obituary: Marjorie (Horton) Mathews

Marjorie (Horton) Mathews of Longboat Key, died on Feb. 9. She was 83.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 20, 2012
Obituary: Edwin M. Wheeler

Edwin M. Wheeler of Sarasota, formerly of Longboat Key and Washington D.C. died on Feb. 18. He was 85.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 20, 2012
Obituary: Evelyn F. Feldman

Evelyn F. Feldman of Quincy and Longboat Key died on Feb. 16. She was 93.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 20, 2012
Obituary: Dr. Robert M. Bretches

Dr. Robert M. Bretches of Bear Paw, North Carolina and Longboat Key died on Feb. 13. He was 80.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Alexander Snyder, an alumnus and teacher at Ringling College, paints during the 24th Annual Downtown Sarasota Art Festival, Sunday, Feb. 19.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 24th Annual Sarasota Downtown Art Festival

Thousands of people came out to the 24th Annual Sarasota Downtown Art Festival, Saturday Feb. 18 - Sunday Feb.19, on Main Street and in Five Points Park.

  • Sarasota
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Arlene Scarlett in action near her totes and handbags
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bayport Craft Fair

Among the paintings, nature photography, colorful jewelry, intricate broaches, eclectic handbags and knit apparel, at the craft fair on Feb. 18 and 19, it's apparent that there's no shortage of craftiness at Bayport Beach and Tennis Club. Resident's put their work on display for all of their neighbors to see. They don't host a craft fair annually, but it isn't the first time one has taken place.

  • Longboat Key
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Mel and Nettie Wilson
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Mel Wilson Retires

The clubhouse at Grand Bay was packed bumper-to-bumper full of people waiting to bid Adieu to their beloved access guard Mel Wilson on Friday, Feb. 17. As soon as Wilson entered the room, he was flocked to and bombarded by residents giving hugs and kisses. 'We're just really going to miss him,' says Property Manager Bill Lutes. Whoever takes his spot will have some big shoes to fill.

  • Longboat Key
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Read this week's road work updates.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 20, 2012
Road construction for week of Feb. 19

Construction this week on I-75, U.S. 41, State Road 789, 758, 681 and 72.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The 13-15 group performs one of their group acts, Sunday, Feb. 19, at the Selby Aquatics Center at the Sarasota Family YMCA.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SASSY puts on a show

SASSY held a fundraiser performance from 1 to 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 19, at the Selby Aquatics Center at the Sarasota Family YMCA.

  • Sarasota
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File photo.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 20, 2012
Local Sarasota business honored by national publication

The Furniture Warehouse was recently honored as one of the top 100 Independent Furniture Stores in America.

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