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Deb Tuza will donate about 145 flashlights in addition to Rhino Flashlight T-shirts to walkers who raise money for the MS Society.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 17, 2011
Walkers take steps to raise funds for MS

Walk MS Sarasota takes place Saturday at J.D. Hamel Park.

  • Sarasota
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Carmen Wagner gathers sale items.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • March 17, 2011
Pineapple Antiques Show celebrates its 35th year

The 35th annual Pineapple Antiques Show takes place March 17 through March 19, at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail.

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Susan Lawrence and her husband, Victor, took up croquet five years ago. Today, they have built up the team to more than 50 members.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 17, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Susan Lawrence

Susan Lawrence and her husband, Victor, took up croquet five years ago. Today, they have built up the team to more than 50 members.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 17, 2011
Cops Corner

March 8 8:25 a.m. - Bahia Vista Street. Road Hazard. A manhole cover was seen lying on the road, with the manhole exposed. However, no ninja turtles - mutant or otherwise - were seen in the area.

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  • Cops Corner
A condominium in 1350 Main Residential tops all real-estate transactions this week.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 17, 2011
1350 Main Residential condo sells for $828,100

A condominium in 1350 Main Residential tops all real-estate transactions this week.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Ellen Michelson submitted this sunset photo, taken at Sandy Cove, on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 17, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Golden Glow

Ellen Michelson submitted this sunset photo, taken at Sandy Cove, on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
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Aman Bassin, Alan Mashraghi, Chris Ng, Brooke Organ and Steve Papuchis made sure to check out the silent auction items.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 17, 2011
GALLERY: LECOM student fundraiser

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine's International Medicine Society on March 15 hosted a special dinner, silent auction and guest speaker fundraiser to support medical students who provide medical services and educational programs in under-served and disaster-stricken countries.

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Poolside toe-dippers
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • March 17, 2011
GALLERY: Sand Cay St. Patrick's Day Celebration

Anytime is a great time to have a poolside party - especially St. Patrick's Day. At Sand Cay, a bountiful buffet held assortment of finger foods plus chocolate cupcakes with green icing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tom Malloy and George Hardy
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • March 17, 2011
GALLERY: islands West St. Patrick's Day

Residents of Islands West observed St. Patrick's Day with an informal sing-a-long held in the lobby. George Hardy and his wife, Sally, organized the event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lacey Sigmon, Datev Gallagher and Brigitte Gallagher
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 16, 2011
Sarasota Film Festival Sponsor and Kick-Off Party

Sarasota Film Festival Sponsor and Kick-Off Party

  • Black Tie
Denise Williams, Chairwoman Susan Wilcox and Tramm Hudson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 16, 2011
Couture in the Courtyard VIP Kick-Off Party

Couture in the Courtyard VIP Kick-Off Party

  • Black Tie
Herman Kruegle and Marty Rosensweet
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • March 16, 2011
GALLERY: Whitney Beach Conservancy Picnic

The weather was sunny and warm at the annual Whitney Beach Conservancy picnic March 16.

  • Longboat Key
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Bill Nack
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • March 16, 2011
Local writer has a knack for horseracing stories

Bill Nack, author of "Secretariat," was guest speaker at the March 16 meeting of the Episcopal Church Women of All Angels By the Sea Episcopal Church.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Montana Ross and the lucky man, Irwin Taplinger
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • March 16, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

Joie d'amour; 90 is the new 80 ...; But 90 is no big deal; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair.

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Justin Timberlake
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • March 16, 2011
Scene & Heard

JT debuts new tequila in Sarasota; Teen journalist reports for Disney; Rhoads' gospels bring down the house; and Sarasota Ballet gets a leg-up in Washington.

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