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Ann and Sid Friedman with Nancy Guernsey
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  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Country Club Shores III Annual Meeting

Country Club Shores III held its annual meeting at the home of Bob and Nancy Guernsey on Monday. Longboat Key Police Chief Peter Cumming and Anne Ross, the Assistant Town Manager of Longboat Key, spoke to attendees before dinner was served.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 24, 2014
Protesters call for Obama impeachment near LBK Publix

Two protestors affiliated with LaRouchePAC brought anti-Obama signs and materials to Longboat Key today.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • David Conway
  • February 24, 2014
Sarasota organizations push for bayfront planning

Led by Visit Sarasota County, a group of organizations have teamed up to begin the process of creating a new master plan for bayfront land around the Van Wezel.

  • Sarasota
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  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 24, 2014
Man charged with strip club death

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has a Bradenton man in custody for a deadly altercation outside of the Cheetah Club Sunday.

  • Sarasota
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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 24, 2014
Deadline to register to vote is 5 p.m. today

Register by 5 p.m. today to vote in the town's March 25 general municipal election.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 24, 2014
Police charge man with aggravated animal cruelty

Sarasota Police arrested 47-year-old Ephrian Myles Sunday, for allegedly covering his girlfriend's puppy with hot sauce.

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Karen Bokor, Judy Vigder, Florence Katz, Robert Vigder and Cheryl Brause
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  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Beth Israel Florence Katz Tribute Fundraiser

Florence Katz, longtime Temple Beth Israel member, musical director and this year's recipient of the 2013 State of Florida Salute to Senior Award, was honored on Sunday at a Tribute Fundraiser surrounded by her family and friends.

  • Longboat Key
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Phil and Judy Fierro with Sharon and Bob Byrne
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary, Star of the Sea Golf Outing

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church held a parish golf outing at the Longboat Key Club Harbourside course on Sunday. After playing 18 holes, the 106 golfers met for dinner, prizes and the announcement of the winning team at the Dining Room.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 23, 2014
Sarasota Polo Club named host for pentathlon world cup final

Local and international officials behind four pentathlon events the Sarasota-Bradenton region will host during the next three years, announced Sunday a venue change for the world cup final in June.

  • East County
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Alberto and Mary Bracho
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 22, 2014
Sarasota Exotic Car Fest: Roaring Twenties Party

Sarasota Exotic Car Fest: Roaring Twenties Party

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Jessica and Matthew Balno
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 22, 2014
American Technion Society Gala Dinner

American Technion Society Gala Dinner

  • Black Tie
Scott Anderson, Hillary Steele and Tom Koski
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 22, 2014
'A-nu Time' Celebrating the Music Directorship of Anu Tali

'A-nu Time' Celebrating the Music Directorship of Anu Tali

  • Black Tie
Jan and Commodore Lee Peakes with Past Commodore David and Marilyn Powell
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  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Change of Watch

Bird Key Yacht Club held its annual Change of Watch on Saturday, where Lee Peakes succeeded David Powell. After the installation of the 2014 officers, attendees enjoyed cocktails and dinner.

  • Longboat Key
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Pat Marschke, Shelia Weiser and Joe Longtin
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY:Longboat Harbour Mardi Gras Party

On Saturday, Longboat Harbour residents celebrated Mardi Gras in style with costumes, cocktails and Cajun cuisine.

  • Longboat Key
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Two-year-old Kellan Jones plays around on an inflatable obstacle course.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: B.D. Gullett Elementary's Winter Carnival

B.D. Gullett Elementary students and their families gathered for games and socializing Feb. 22, on the lawn of the East County school, for the annual Winter Carnival.

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