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Jennifer Moss, president of the FPRA, and Julie Platt, president of the Central West Coast Chapter of the FPRA
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • January 25, 2011
Florida Public Relations Association meeting gets social

The Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Associations held its first meeting of the year Tuesday, Jan. 25, at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Matt Otto, Chris Tenaglia and Michael Fetzer attended the luncheon.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • January 25, 2011
BGC and Habitude event highlights financial industry

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County and Habitude co-hosted the first annual Networking and Newsmaker Luncheon Tuesday, Jan. 25, at Michael's On East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mara Falahee scored 16 points in the fourth quarter in an attempt to bring ODA back against Sarasota Christian.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 25, 2011
Thunder hoops host Blazers

The Out-of-Door Academy boys and girls basketball teams hosted Sarasota Christian in regular season action Jan. 24. The Thunder defeated the Blazers 41-32. Brian and Ragone and Jack Cannon led the way for ODA with 13 points each. The Lady Thunder fell to Sarasota Christian 43-40. Mara Falahee scored 26 points, 16 of which came in the fourth quarter, to lead the way for ODA.

  • East County
  • Sports
The tornado watch will remain in effect until 9 p.m.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 25, 2011
District cancels after-school activities

All after-school activities at Manatee County Public Schools, except for after-school childcare programs at elementary and middle schools, are canceled today because of severe weather.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 25, 2011
Suspect chase forces school lockdowns

U.S. Border Patrol officials say a vehicle crash in the East County was related to a possible human trafficking case.

  • East County
  • News
The impasse hearing will be held at Town Hall.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 25, 2011
Town reschedules impasse hearing

An impasse hearing that will decide points of contention in a firefighter union contract has been rescheduled for March 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Members of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors were recognized during last week's luncheon.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 25, 2011
Ranch Business Alliance welcomes new board

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance on Jan. 19 formally introduced members of its 2011 Executive Committee.

  • East County
  • News
More than 27,000 people attended last year’s Sarasota Open tournament and events.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 25, 2011
Tickets on sale for Sarasota Open

The tournament will take place from April 23 through May 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Roxanne Jerde is senior vice president for donor relations and education at the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • January 24, 2011
Community Foundation names new leader

Roxanne Jerde, of the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, will be the next president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Once a judge sets the amount due on the loans at the future hearing, an online foreclosure sale will be set in Sarasota County.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 24, 2011
Colony hearing canceled

A foreclosure hearing in Sarasota County to set the amount due on overdue loans pertaining to the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort was canceled Monday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mote staff and volunteers hold the calf in the Dolphin and Whale Hospital's medical pool. Courtesy photo by Mote.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 24, 2011
Dolphin calf's treatment continues at Mote

The six-month dolphin nicknamed 'Taz' is gaining weight.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Norman Marshak, Larry Mandel, Rick Thompson and Syd Weinstein
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 24, 2011
ORT hosts Casino Night

East County residents rolled the dice at The Lake Club Jan. 22 as they helped raise funds for the SaraMana chapter of ORT. Guests enjoyed wine and appetizers while making rounds to tables of Black Jack, Craps and other games during the special Casino Night event.

  • East County
  • News
Co-Chairwoman Monica Slater Van Buskirk and Annarita Nora Scott
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 23, 2011
Van Wezel Foundation Gala: 'Celebrating a Decade of Galas' with Dionne Warwick

Van Wezel Foundation Gala: 'Celebrating a Decade of Galas' with Dionne Warwick

  • Black Tie
Steve Belack, Joyce Hart and JoAnn Belack
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 23, 2011
'Jewels on the Bay' Designer Showhouse Opening Event

'Jewels on the Bay' Designer Showhouse Opening Event

  • Black Tie
Anat Hoffman
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • January 23, 2011
Israeli leader tells her story

It was standing-room only Jan. 23 at Temple Beth Israel when Anat Hoffman, a leader in the Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism and director of Women of the Wall, told her story.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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