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Mama Bear and Jenna hang out during the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Yappy Hour, Thursday, March 15, at Critical Care and Veterinary Specialists of Sarasota.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Yappy Hour

The Sarasota Chamber of Commerce members had fun with their pooches at Yappy Hour, Thursday, March 15, at Critical Care and Veterinary Specialists of Sarasota.

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A large crowd filed into the State of the Arts Gallery, Thursday, March 15 for the 10x10 event.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 10x10

Ten local, creative leaders spoke at the 10x10 event, Thursday, March 15 at the State of the Arts Gallery.

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Denise Aberle with Maggie
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 17, 2012
Banyan Ball 'The Emerald Isle'

Banyan Ball 'The Emerald Isle'

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Bob and Mia Whiteley
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  • March 17, 2012
Black & White Dinner and Auction

Black & White Dinner and Auction

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Lynn and Al Albert
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  • March 17, 2012
Asolo Rep 2012 Annual Gala 'Ragtime Revival'

Asolo Rep 2012 Annual Gala 'Ragtime Revival'

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Charlie and Katie Ruth made hats out of the Observer
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Irish Celtic Festival, Part IV

The children at the Lakewood Ranch Irish Celtic Festival on March 17 decorated green hats at the Observer booth.

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Emma Grace Kelly
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  • March 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Irish Celtic Festival, Part III

The children at the Lakewood Ranch Irish Celtic Festival on March 17 decorated green hats at the Observer booth.

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Children decorated green hats at the Observer booth.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Irish Celtic Festival, Part II

The children at the Lakewood Ranch Irish Celtic Festival on March 17 decorated green hats at the Observer booth.

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Alisha and Robert Herrington came out with their children Kaela, 3, and Ben, 20 months.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Irish Celtic Festival

East County residents celebrated St. Patrick's Day and their Irish heritage during the inaugural Irish Celtic Festival March 17 at Central Park in Lakewood Ranch. Guests enjoyed a Lucky Dog Parade, live musical and dance entertainment, children's games and activities, food, green beer and more.

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Bob White says he is personally endorsing Longboat Key Town Commission District 3 candidate Ray Rajewski.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 17, 2012
Commission endorsement emails raise questions

Supporters of both Vice Mayor David Brenner and challenger Ray Rajewski have taken issue with emails sent by their opposition.

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  • By Uriel Quiles
  • March 16, 2012
Sarasota Pops: Music of Germany

Sarasota Pops: Music of Germany

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  • By John Ewing
  • March 16, 2012
This Weekend with Kirsten!

This Weekend with Kirsten!

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  • By The Insider
  • March 16, 2012
SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL: The Films of SFF Centerpiece Director Todd Solondz

SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL: The Films of SFF Centerpiece Director Todd Solondz

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Dana Westmark and Donald Geikie
  • March 16, 2012
Real Estate Deal of the Week: Beneva Woods

Real Estate Deal of the Week: Beneva Woods

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Join Emily Walsh as she reads today's headline news.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 16, 2012
March 16: 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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