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Flora Major and Roxie Jerde
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  • Molly Schechter
  • May 18, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

Nice to meet you and you and you ... ; Cool dinners are a hot item; Heads up, Willard Scott; Asolo to revive 'Ragtime'; Daddies dearest ... ; and Tidbits.

  • Arts + Culture
Nancy Blackburn and Sharon Black Floyd
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • May 17, 2011
Corinthian Gala Kick Off

Corinthian Gala Kick Off

  • Black Tie
Alex Palmer, pushed by Jason Rawley of UCP, shakes hands with Chris Papa of Pi Kappa Phi and Gear Up America.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • May 17, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Jovial journey

After 85 miles of cycling, a group of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity members from Gear Up Florida wheeled into the United Cerebral Palsy of Sarasota-Manatee Center to present a $750 grant. The team enhances the lives of more than 1,300 individuals with disabilities through grant funding and community events.

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Downtown parking meters are scheduled to go online Monday, May 23.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • May 17, 2011
Turner lobbies against parking meters

Sarasota's vice mayor believed it was not too late to stop parking-meter implementation, but most of his fellow commissioners disagreed.

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The IDA will conduct interviews with each candidate June 10.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 17, 2011
Ranch IDA selects director finalists

Candidates include: Laurence Arnold, of Parrish; Jim Gleason, of Ocoee; Laura Hannah, of Lake Worth;, Eva Rey, of Summerfield; Shane Crawford, of Lake Geneva, Wis.; and Interim Executive Director Steve Zielinski.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 17, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
A utility work project began this week on the north side of Broadway.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 17, 2011
Utility repair work under way

The Longboat Key Public Works Department is working on two utility repairs that began this week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brother Geenan had $79 to his name when he started Senior Friendship Centers in 1973.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • May 17, 2011
Senior Friendship Centers founder dies

Brother William Geenan opened the first of six Senior Friendship Centers nearly 40 years ago.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 17, 2011
OBITUARY: Kathryn White Stewart

Kathryn White Stewart, 93, was a former Longboat Key resident.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Pitcher Collin Goda, 10, hit a grand slam for the New York Yankees.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 17, 2011
Cal Ripken Little League hosts championships (VIDEO)

Dozens of Little Leaguers hit the field for Cal Ripken Little League at Heritage Harbour's Championship Weekend May 14. Champions were crowned in the Rookie, Minor and Major divisions.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High senior Marco Padilla chose Flagler College over several colleges in New York, West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 17, 2011
Ranch forward headed to Flagler College

Lakewood Ranch High senior Marco Padilla signed a national letter-of-intent May 13 to play soccer for Flagler College.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 17, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Longboat Observer archives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Christy Perry, of Destination Florida, receives an award from St. Armands Circle Association President Andrew Vac.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Armands Circle Association Annual Awards

The St. Armands Circle Association stayed strong despite a sluggish economy and reduced budget during the 2010-11 season. The strong state of St. Armands was a cause for celebration at the association's annual meeting and awards ceremony Tuesday, May 17, at the Lido Beach Resort.

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  • Neighbors
Cemantha Crain, Jane Vermeulen, Malaka Hilton and Kathy Leavesley pose together Tuesday, May 17 during the "An Inspired Journey" evening at the Sarasota Yacht Club.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: An Inspired Journey

Fifth Third Bank, Admiral Travel International Inc. and Travcoa teamed up for an evening of wine and small plates from Spain, India and Thailand Tuesday, May 17 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dawn Bates-Buchanan, Anne Weintraub and Charlotte Hedge
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • May 16, 2011
Women's Leadership Council Luncheon featuring Susan Burns

Women's Leadership Council Luncheon featuring Susan Burns

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