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Deva O’Donnell, Rochelle Nigri, Molly Klauber, Vanessa Opstal, Kelly Dowd and Sharon Petrik
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • January 12, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

New girls' network; What were you doing New Year's?; Hospital hospitality; Tidbits ...; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
"I'm excited to be able to play me and be sassy, which is really the only way to be," says Sadrina Renee, center, with her fellow "Brassy Broads" cast members Natalie Renee, left, and Carly Sakolove.
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • January 12, 2011
FST's 'Brassy Broads' get boisterous

The women of Florida Studio Theatre's "Brassy Broads" pay homage to the wild, iconic women of Hollywood who came before them.

  • Arts + Culture
"I like to think of myself as a fabric engineer," Kaylene McCaw says. "You give me something soft, and I can make it into almost anything."
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • January 12, 2011
Designing woman

Kaylene McCaw is a thrift store junkie, skilled seamstress and gifted actress. The costume designer explains how she gets into character.

  • Arts + Culture
Tangerines, Ruby Red grapefruits and navel oranges make great additions to recipes.
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • January 12, 2011
The fruits of winter 101

From naval oranges to golden white grapefruit, we'll tell you everything you need to know about the best citrus to snack on during the winter months.

  • Arts + Culture
Itzhak Perlman rehearses with PMP orchestra students, the culmination of which was the Celebration Concert Jan. 8.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • January 12, 2011
MUSIC REVIEW: The Perlman Music Program: Celebration Concert

The Perlman Music Program Winter Residency Celebration concert took place Saturday, Jan. 8, at the Sarasota Opera House.

  • Arts + Culture
Gwyneth Paltrow stars in "Country Strong."
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • January 12, 2011
FILM REVIEW: 'Country Strong'

The Observer's residents film critic advises that if you've got a hankering to see "Country Strong," take a pillow to the theater, because it's the perfect chance to catch up on lost sleep.

  • Arts + Culture
Susan Brennan, Bishop Frank Dewane and Giovanna McGrath
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 11, 2011
Catholic Charities Ball Patron Party

Catholic Charities Ball Patron Party

  • Black Tie
Mary Lou Winnick with Dr. William and Linda Cotter
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • January 11, 2011
Cotter focuses on Supreme Court's role

"The U.S. Supreme Court: Its Constitutional Role" was the topic of Dr. William Cotter's speech given at the Longboat Key Democratic Club's Jan. 11 meeting, held at the Chart House.

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SOLVE Director Donna Vellenga and Joan Webster
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • January 11, 2011
St. Mary Guild collect donations for SOLVE

Members of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Guild held a dessert luncheon to recognize SOLVE, Save Our Lives Volunteers Every way, Tuesday, Jan. 11, at Stella Maris Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Pam Truitt, guest speaker and initiative manager for The Patterson Foundation, Cindy Kaiser and Laura Breeze, president of AFP Southwest Florida Chapter
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • January 11, 2011
Patterson Foundation initiative manager addresses nonprofit leaders

Pam Truitt, initiative manager for The Patterson Foundation, addressed the first program luncheon of the year for the Association of Fundraising Professionals Southwest Florida Chapter today.

  • Sarasota
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The Sarasota National Cemetery has buried more than 2,500 veterans and their family members since opening in January 2009.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • January 11, 2011
Veterans cemetery construction to resume

The long-delayed completion of Sarasota National Cemetery's phase one construction will begin as soon as the end of the month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Garden Club planted a southern magnolia at last year’s event.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 11, 2011
Garden Club to plant tree for Arbor Day

The celebration will take place Friday, Jan. 14, at Overlook Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Miracle League has more than 200 locations nationwide.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 11, 2011
Miracle League unveils sign for baseball field

Miracle League of Manasota will build a baseball field at Longwood Park. The organization unveiled the facility's new sign on Monday.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key voters in Sarasota County will head to the polls at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road, on March 15.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 11, 2011
Voter registration deadline nears

The town of Longboat Key will hold its general municipal election Tuesday, March 15. Residents must be registered to vote by Feb. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 11, 2011
Lakewood Ranch Little League seeks players

The Lakewood Ranch Little League, formerly Manatee East Little League, will host registrations for spring baseball from 6-8 p.m., Jan. 13-14; and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Jan. 15, at Lakewood Ranch Ballpark adjacent to Lakewood Ranch High School, 5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

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