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John Albritton, Mary McAndrews-Albritton and Doug Bradbury
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  • May 4, 2014
4th annual Men Who Cook

4th annual Men Who Cook

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Sam Alfstad, Steve High, Susan McLeod and Larry Thompson
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  • May 4, 2014
Season of Sculpture Wrap Party

Season of Sculpture Wrap Party

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Students in Lakewood Ranch High School’s Lakewood Leaders club prepare for the birthday lap.
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  • May 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Relay for Life

A rain delay didn't dampen the enthusiasm of participants in this year's Lakewood Ranch Relay for Life held May 4, at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA.

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Sherry Janes, chairwoman of the Sarasota Singles Society, with Carol Erickson, who helped start the group
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  • May 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Singles Derby Party

Sarasota Singles Society held a Derby Party May 3 at University Park Country Club. Attendees enjoyed food, drink and the horse race.

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Judy Sturm, Abra Dennis and Janice Bushman showcase their derby spirit.
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  • May 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sharon Monk Golf Tournament

The Women's Resource Center of Sarasota put on the 7th Annual Sharon Monk Golf Tournament and Dinner May 3 at University Park Country Club.

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Julie Smith, a Lakewood Ranch High School student, and Kayla Marfizo volunteered at the event.
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  • May 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Family Network on Disabilities Derby Party

Family Network on Disabilities Manasota hosted its 3rd Annual Kentucky Derby Party May 3 at the Sarasota Polo Club. The event featured raffle baskets, a live auction, food and hat contests.

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Co-Chairs Merrill Bonder and Pat Martin
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  • May 3, 2014
Going for the Gold 'The Golden Lotus'

Going for the Gold 'The Golden Lotus'

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Jocelyn and Nicholas Baskey
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  • May 3, 2014
Sir Frederick Ashton Festival Closing Night Gala

Sir Frederick Ashton Festival Closing Night Gala

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Barbara and Charlie Milano with Wendy Duerkop
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  • May 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Spanish Main Yacht Club Derby Party

Spanish Main Yacht Club celebrated the 140th Kentucky Derby with a viewing party on Saturday, May 3, at its clubhouse. Partygoers were treated to mint juleps while they voted on what horse would take home first place.

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Dorothy Lawrence sports a red, lace hat for the party.
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  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Charitable Foundation Kentucky Derby Party

Sarasota Yacht Club Charitable Foundation held its 4th annual Kentucky Derby Party on Saturday, May 3. Ladies competed for most extravagant hat as attendees enjoyed drinks, raffles and a live auction in honor of the 140th Kentucky Derby. Proceeds benefitted the SYC Charitable Foundation scholarship program for Marine Science, Marine Engineering, or Seamanship.

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Dawn Standifer and Dee Pelton watch the Parade of Champions demonstration.
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  • May 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: SMART Derby Day

Supporters of Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy watched the Kentucky Derby May 3 during a Derby Day fundraiser.

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Matthew Cairo, Emily Bulfin, Amy Bulfin, Steven Estes and Nicholas Bartoszek
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  • May 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch High Prom

Students at Lakewood Ranch High School enjoyed a "Great Gatsby" themed prom May 2, at the Sarasota Hyatt.

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Kanak Bal, Meghan Serrano, Nicole Dorn and Adria Jensen
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  • May 3, 2014
Designing Daughters Gala 'Fashionable Gala -Garden Glam'

Designing Daughters Gala 'Fashionable Gala -Garden Glam'

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  • May 2, 2014
East County preps for Kentucky Derby

East County preps for Kentucky Derby

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  • May 2, 2014
City Commission to examine Pinellas shelter statistics

Commissioners will discuss Pinellas County Sheriff's Office statistical reports regarding its regional homeless shelter at Monday's Sarasota City Commission meeting.

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