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'Cooking for Wishes' Interactive Luncheon

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John Neal played lacrosse in high school.
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  • February 23, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: John Neal

John Neal announced recently plans to complete University Park Country Club. Learn more about him in our candid Q&A.

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Sarasota Memorial named to America's 50 best hospitals

HealthGrades Elite recognized Sarasota Memorial in the top 1% of America's best hospitals.

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Black Tie & Tales

A big anniversary ...; And a small one ...; Black Tie Affair; Tidbits

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Local artist feature of textile exhibit

Longboat Key resident Ruth Adler Schnee's designs and a film about her life will be shown at the Museum Palazzo Mocenigo, in Venice, Italy.

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  • February 23, 2011
Raffle prize is crown jewel of Kiwanis Foundation Ball

Maggie Buterbaugh was the happy winner of the 3.56-carat Tanzanite jewel, the prize of the Kiwanis Foundation Valentine's Ball raffle.

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  • February 23, 2011
Matarese's gown is a perfect fit

Marnie Matarese attended the Kiwanis Foundation Valentine's Ball Feb. 12 in a stunning tulle-and-sequined gown.

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Betty and Perry Monroe
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  • February 23, 2011
Monroes celebrate 63 years on Valentine's Day

Congratulations to Betty and Perry Monroe, who celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on Valentine's Day.

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Chef Raymond wisks up some eggs to make the final course during the second class for this season's Chef Raymond's Famous Lesson Luncheons on Wednesday, Feb. 9 at Euphemia Haye.
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  • February 23, 2011
VIDEO: Chef Raymond Arpke of Euphemia Haye

Watch Chef Raymond as he makes some delicious sabayon during one of his famous lesson luncheons on Feb. 9.

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Kenny Barr gets assistance from his mom, Edith Barr Dunn, as he cuts his cake.
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  • February 23, 2011
Kenny Barr celebrates 70 years with longtime friends

Friends and co-workers filled the Sports Page Bar & Grill Sunday afternoon to celebrate Kenny Barr's 70th birthday.

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Chef Raymond prepares to steam the asparagus for the second course during the second class for this season's Chef Raymond's Famous Lesson Luncheons on Wednesday, Feb. 9 at Euphemia Haye.
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  • February 23, 2011
GALLERY: Euphemia Haye's Famous Lesson Luncheons

A photo gallery of what went on during Chef Raymond's Famous Lesson Luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 9 at Euphemia Haye.

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Fab Lab foreman Eric McGrath
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  • February 23, 2011
A sneak peak at G.WIZ's Fab Lab (VIDEO)

Eric McGrath, G.WIZ's Fab Lab foreman, gives us a behind-the-scenes tour of the museum's new Faulhauber Fab Lab.

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Ivette and Anthony Littlejohn surround their son, Adrian, with positive energy as he undergoes chemotherapy.
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  • February 23, 2011
Every Day is a Win

At just 1 year old, Adrian Littlejohn already is showing he inherited strength from his parents, Lakewood Ranch coach Anthony Littlejohn and his wife, Ivette. Last November, Adrian was diagnosed with AT/RT, a rare pediatric cancer. He has been fighting ever since.

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  • February 23, 2011
Abduction attempt rattles Lakewood

Residents in Summerfield Crest say a man in a white van attempted to abduct several children Feb. 18.

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