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Oma McCall presents David Bair of Quality Boats with a certificate of recognition at the Monday Mixer Jan. 12.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • January 11, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Monday Mixer Quality Boats

Members of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce celebrated the remodeling of Quality Boats with a Monday Mixer on Jan. 12.

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Roger Pettingell has sold 95 properties priced at $1 million or more over the past five years, more than any agent in Sarasota and Manatee counties during that period.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 11, 2015
Pettingell ranks No. 1 for fourth year

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate's Roger Pettingell sold $67 million worth of real estate in 2014, more than any agent in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

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Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 leader Michael Klauber addresses the crowd during Saturday's Bayfront and Brews event at JDub's Brewing Co.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 11, 2015
City Commission to hear bayfront update

Following a pair of public meetings this weekend, Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 leaders will present an update on the group's work at a City Commission workshop tonight.

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The county received two petitions from Siesta Key residents in April, prompting the county to consider prohibiting parking on these streets.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 11, 2015
County Commission to address roadway worries

Sarasota County commissioners will consider banning parking on the sides of Avenida Milano and Avenida Madera on Siesta Key at Tuesday's meeting.

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Ina Gross died at her home Jan. 9, 2012. Courtesy photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 11, 2015
Warrant issued for Gross' son

An arrest warrant has been issued for Thomas Gross, charged with murdering his mother, Ina Gross, of Lakewood Ranch.

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Rhoda Cooper and Elaine Weill
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 11, 2015
Temple Beth Israel Gala

Temple Beth Israel Gala

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Jeanne Auten and Edie Chaifetz
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 11, 2015
A Winter Soiree

A Winter Soiree

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Jennifer Tullio and Joni Reid orchestrated the event.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 10, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: LWR Running Club New Year Social/Recognition Ceremony

The Lakewood Ranch Running Club rang in 2015 by celebrating members who ran 1,000 and 500 miles last year, during the New Year Social and Recognition Ceremony, Jan. 11, at The Ranch Grill. The group also presented a $14,766 check to the benefiting charity of the 2014 Boo Fest event - Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy.

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Guitarist and vocalists Joey Bravo performs for the band Lazy Bonez.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 10, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: 17th annual Thunder by the Bay

Engines purred and live music boomed in Downtown Sarasota for the 17th annual Thunder by the Bay motorcycle festival this weekend.

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Renee Fletcher with her sons Jack and Max were excited to try hot dogs and dessert at the Jewish Food Festival.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 10, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: 7th annual Jewish Food Festival

The pastrami was piled high and the knishes were fresh for the 7th annual Jewish Food Festival Sunday, Jan.11 at Temple Sinai.

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Vicki Goffinet, Stacey Monroe, Tonya Stockhill and Cara Botelho.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 9, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: 2nd annual Andrew Monroe Memorial 5K

Friends and former teammates supported a late friend with the 2nd annual Andrew Monroe Memorial 5K Walk/Run Saturday, Jan. 10 at Siesta Beach. Proceeds benefit the scholarship that was created in Monroe's name after he was killed in a car accident in 2011.

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Becky and Jeff Benninghoff with Melissa and Terrance Burzynski
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 9, 2015
The Matchmaker Opening Night

The Matchmaker Opening Night

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Judy Cahn and Roxie Jerde
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 9, 2015
Lion of Judah and Pomegranate Luncheon featuring Andra London

Lion of Judah and Pomegranate Luncheon featuring Andra London

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Pam Baran, Susan Brown and Carol Darnbush
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 9, 2015
Catwalk on the Boulevard

Catwalk on the Boulevard

  • Black Tie
This week's FYI Friday features the most important issues in 2015, news about new restaurants downtown and a new SPARCC president and CEO.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 8, 2015
FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

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