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Kaidi Gullion, Maya Almand, Mazey Driscoll, Molly Aldrich and Hope Panagiotu race a 50 yard dash.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tabernacle School Olympics

Children at the Tabernacle Christian School competed for bragging rights March 20 and March 21 as the school hosted its annual Olympics event.

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Neil deGrasse Tyson, an astrophysicist and director of the Hayden Planetarium, is known for his ability to simplify and communicate complex scientific theories during lectures.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 21, 2014
Neil deGrasse Tyson tapped for Ringling Town Hall

The astrophysicist and host of the television show 'Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey' joins former Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and four others as speakers slated to appear during the 2015 Ringling Town Hall Lecture Series.

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The Army Corps warns that revamping its environmental impact study of the Big Pass dredge could delay renourishing Lido Beach by 10 to 15 years.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 21, 2014
Save Our Siesta Sands 2 becomes a nonprofit

The Siesta Key group, which is leading the fight against the proposed Big Pass dredge, is raising money for an independent look at the Army Corps' plans.

  • Sarasota
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Breakfast includes a hot stack of pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • March 21, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast

The event benefits local children's charities in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

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Anisa Mycak, second from right, spoke to residents at The Shore condominium last month. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 21, 2014
Longboat woman to moderate discussion on Ukraine

Anisa Mycak will moderate a discussion about the crisis in Ukraine Monday at the Selby Library.

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Allen Play Area is fenced off as the city looks for a way to address corrosion discovered on the playground equipment.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 21, 2014
Bayfront Park playground closed indefinitely

The city of Sarasota announced that the Allen Play Area at Bayfront Park will be closed temporarily due to a public safety issue.

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Nancy High (far right), principal of Nolan Middle School, said the school will succeed in the future because of the quality people who work there.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 21, 2014
Two more East County principals to retire

Nancy High of Nolan Middle School and Myra Russell of Gene Witt Elementary School will retire effective June 30.

  • East County
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Marvin Albert and Gerri Aaron with Alison and Howie Madsen
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 20, 2014
Cause 4 Fashion

Cause 4 Fashion

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Brittany Goodman, Sherry Lobo, Anne Carter, Jennie Baumberger and Ashley Messenger
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 20, 2014
Junior League of Sarasota Tour of Homes Kick-off Party

Junior League of Sarasota Tour of Homes Kick-off Party

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Eduardo Anaya and Sara Sardelli
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 20, 2014
'A Garden Party'

'A Garden Party'

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Anita Andrade, Elizabeth Barrett, Elizabeth Burton and Bettina Randall
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 20, 2014
Glitz at the Ritz-Carlton honoring Alice Rau and Joyce Tate

Glitz at the Ritz-Carlton honoring Alice Rau and Joyce Tate

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Adrianne French, Dr. Michael O’Neil and Kelly Hunt
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • March 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Dental Grand Opening

Longboat Key Dental hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 20 for Dr. Michael O'Neil, who took over the practice last spring. The event offered complimentary refreshments and a chance to meet O'Neil and his staff.

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Jan Davin, Yolanda Noyes and Donna Greer
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • March 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Harbour Yacht Club Fleet Review

Longboat Harbour Yacht Club held its annual Fleet Review and Picnic on March 20. After the blessing of the fleet, attendees were entertained by Patsy and Magella while they enjoyed appetizers, drinks and raffles at the clubhouse.

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Jamie Dunnam of the David Gigliotti Legacy Foundation and Craig Livingston, whose son, Eddie, known as Super Eddie, passed away from cancer.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Charity Bartending Night

The Payton Wright Foundation hosted a Celebrity Bartending Night at the Polo Grill and Bar Wednesday, March 19.

  • East County
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Phyllis Clifford sips on a cup of tea.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: CHAC Springtime in Paris Tea Party

The mostly-women crowd who gathered to snack on chocolate-covered strawberries, champagne and France-inspired finger foods March 20, most enjoyed spending time in the Akara II model home inside the Lake Club community. The group enjoyed time in patio furniture near the pool, and relaxed in the spotless, normally empty building, which homed the Springtime in Paris Ladies Tea event. The $25 donation to attend, which included food, beverages and a caricature, benefited Community Haven.

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