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Brian and Conni Arledge, Erin and Ben Jones
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 27, 2011
2011 Greenfield Prize Award Celebration

2011 Greenfield Prize Award Celebration

  • Black Tie
Ron Greenberg, Kumar Mahadevan, president and CEO of Mote Marine and Vincent Dipano
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 27, 2011
GALLERY: Beyond the Sea

The Sarasota Yacht Club Charitable Foundation held its annual gala to support Mote Marine Laboratory.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
London Polubinski is happy to be out and about.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 27, 2011
GALLERY: Giving Hunger the Blues

Hillview Street heated up Sunday afternoon for the annual Giving Hunger the Blues festival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Curtis Anderson and Ximena Fernandez
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 26, 2011
An Evening at the Avant Garde 'Once Upon a Time ...'

An Evening at the Avant Garde 'Once Upon a Time ...'

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Michael and Julie Dooley with Luis and Michelle Toro
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 26, 2011
The Firefly Gala

The Firefly Gala

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Sandy and Michael Albano with Sheryl Vieira
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 25, 2011
Tennis and Art on the Bay

Tennis and Art on the Bay

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Co-Chairwoman Sydney Goldstein and Gene Noble
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 25, 2011
20th Anniversary Gala Evening honoring Jean Weidner

20th Anniversary Gala Evening honoring Jean Weidner

  • Black Tie
"I think my style is eclectic. I buy what I like and generally gravitate toward color. I like more classic looks, but if I see something out of the ordinary that I like, I'm not afraid to wear it." - Margaret Wise
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 25, 2011
Guest Fashion Editor - Margaret Wise

Guest Fashion Editor - Margaret Wise

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Lauren VanNostrand, Madeline Carson and Piper Carson
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  • Maria Amodio
  • March 25, 2011
GALLERY: First Presbyterian Butterfly Ball

The First Presbyterian Butterfly Ball and silent auction was held Friday, March 25 at First presbyterian Church.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"Street Fashion" by Stephanie Peters
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • March 25, 2011
'iconcept' turns heads with art couture

Pole dancers and scant fashion lend sex appeal to Art Center Sarasota's third annual "iconcept" fashion show.

  • Arts + Culture
Anissa Murgo correctly spelled 'pitchblende' to win the local competition.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 25, 2011
Can you spell, C-H-A-M-P?

McNeal Elementary School fourth-grader Anissa Murgo won the Scripps National Spelling Bee Local Finals March 24 at St. Joseph Catholic School. Now, she'll represent the county at the national bee June 1-2 in Washington, D.C.

  • East County
  • Schools
No sand will be pumped on the north end of the island until next week.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 25, 2011
Broken motor snarls beach project

A north-end beach project that began this week has been shut down until a motor can be repaired.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The intersection at Palm Avenue and Ringling Boulevard is currently a four-way stop.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 25, 2011
Plans take shape for newest roundabout

Construction on the roundabout at Palm Avenue and Ringling Boulevard is expected to begin this summer.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 25, 2011
Lakewood Ranch victorious in district action

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team defeated St. Pete Lakewood 7-1 in district action March 24.

  • East County
  • Sports
Schyller Goodman, Alejandra Cantu and Shaturri Goodman are all members of Lakewood Ranch High's JROTC.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 25, 2011
GALLERY: Return the Salute Fundraiser

Dozens of local residents and supporters gathered together for Camp Better America's Return the Salute Fundraiser March 24 at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing in Lakewood Ranch. Guests enjoyed a presentation by guest speaker Krish Dhanam, drinks and heavy hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction and more.

  • East County
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