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Vicki Warren with guest speaker Salim Ismail
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: GCCF'S 'Better Together' Luncheon

The Gulf Coast Community Foundation held a luncheon called 'Better Together: Silicon Valley Meets the Gulf Coast', Friday, Feb. 17, at the Ritz Carlton.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Former ABC President James Duffy spoke about the illiteracy problem in America.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Literacy Council of Sarasota Author's Luncheon

The Literacy Council of Sarasota held its fifth annual author's luncheon Friday, Feb. 17, at Michael's on East. Former president of ABC Televsion Network James Duffy was the featured speaker at the event, which was a fundraiser to benefit the council's adult literacy programs. Duffy, who founded ProLiteracy US alongside Barbara Bush, addressed the issue of illiteracy in America.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sheila Lewis and Raymond and Rae Tomaseski
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce business card exchange

Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce members met Thursday, Feb. 16, at CB's Saltwater Outfitters for their monthly business card exchange. Members take turns hosting the after-hours event, where food is provided and attendees have a chance to win various raffle prizes donated by chamber members.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Siesta Key Association President Catherine Luckner
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Association and Siesta Key Village Association trash removal

Members of the Siesta Key Association and the Siesta Key Village Association met Saturday, Feb. 18 for a morning of breakfast and trash removal. Members met at Siesta Key Village Cafe, where co owner Kay Kouvatsos provided a complimentary breakfast before participants headed out to clean Siesta Key roads. The group removed trash from Ocean Boulevard, Higel and Siesta Drive for the Adopt A Road program.

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The Veteran's Memorial at Alta Vista Elementary.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Veteran's Memorial Re-dedication Ceremony at Alta Vista

Students, veterans and city officials came out to celebrate the re-dedication of the Veteran's Memorial at Alta Vista Elementary.

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  • Neighbors
Gov. Rick Scott addresses the students at Sarasota Military Academy, Friday, Feb. 17.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Gov. Scott visits SMA

Sarasota Military Academy hosted Gov. Rick Scott, Friday, Feb. 17.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The 5th graders counted down from five before "The 7 Master Minds" Rube Goldberg project was set into motion.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Science Night at Southside

Students and parents enjoyed an evening of science, Thursday, Feb. 16, at Southside Elementary's 4th annual Science Night.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
George Adley
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 18, 2012
'Best In Show Gala: The ARCAdemy Awards, A Tribute to the Best Animal Films of All Time'

'Best In Show Gala: The ARCAdemy Awards, A Tribute to the Best Animal Films of All Time'

  • Black Tie
Four-year-old Zac Rubal chased down a ground ball in his very first T-ball game.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: LRLL Opening Day

Hundreds of Little Leaguers hit the field for Lakewood Ranch Little League's Opening Day Feb. 18. Players opened the spring season with baseball games, bounce houses, a home run derby, activities, food, music and more.

  • East County
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Megan Mercier wowed the crowd with her Acro Jazz performance.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:BRMS Talent & Fashion Extravaganza

Braden River Middle School students showed off their talents during the school's Talent & Fashion Extravaganza Feb. 17, at Braden River Elementary School.

  • East County
  • Schools
Sania Allen, Sandy Ruggerio and Lourdes Ziegenfuss
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 17, 2012
Luxury Lifestyle Jet Port reception

Luxury Lifestyle Jet Port reception

  • Black Tie
  • By John Ewing
  • February 17, 2012
This Weekend With Kirsten!

This Weekend With Kirsten!

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Grace, their 7-year-old yellow Chihuahua, has been missing since Thursday night.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 17, 2012
Summerfield Park couple looking for lost pet

A couple in Summerfield Park in Lakewood Ranch are looking diligently for a beloved family pet, and is asking their friends and neighbors for help.

  • East County
  • News
Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 17, 2012
FEB. 17: 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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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 17, 2012
About Last Night ...

I realize it's been 10 days - an extremely BUSY 10 days, might I add - since I've updated you on Black Tie's whereabouts.

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