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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.

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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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  • News
Karen Bokor, Judy Vigder, Florence Katz, Robert Vigder and Cheryl Brause
    By
  • 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
  • News
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

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Scott Anderson, Hillary Steele and Tom Koski
    By
  • 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
    By
  • 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
  • News
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.

  • East County
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Gianna and Gabriella Pento fish with their friend Michael McQueeny.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Youth Fishing Tournament

More than 100 children grabbed their rods and reels and headed to Summerfield Lake for Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp.'s annual Youth Fishing Tournament Feb. 22.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cousins and 3-year-olds Haven Wood and Madeline Barett try to empty toys out of the pool.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Faith Preschool's Kid's Carnival

Children with painted faces sprinted through the grass during the annual Kid's Carnival Feb. 22 at Faith Preschool, in Bradenton. The family-friendly event featured games, a face-painting booth and a silent auction for patrons. Proceeds benefited the East County preschool.

  • East County
  • Schools
Brantley High School rowers push off.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Invitational Regatta

Hundreds of youth rowers rowed the waters at Nathan Benderson Park, during the Sarasota Invitational Regatta Feb. 22 and Feb. 23.

  • East County
  • News
Fifteen-year-old Brian Long focuses on the music.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River High Band Booster's Association's Winter Carnival

The sound of trumpets, drums and other instruments filled the air of the parking lot in front of Braden River High Feb. 22, for the Braden River High Band Booster's Association's Winter Carnival. Proceeds from the event benefit band programs at the East County school.

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