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Kyra Strachov discusses her acrylic paintings on canvas with friend Bob Hammond.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Armands Winter Art Festival

On Sunday, Jan. 26, St. Armands Circle was abuzz with more than 175 artists and craftsman for the 12th Annual St. Armands Winter Art Festival. The two-day event showcased everything from ceramics and sculptures to jewelry and handmade accessories.

  • Longboat Key
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Shawn and Christine Stephens run together as much as they can.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Suncoast Half Marathon

Runners made their way Jan. 26 through Lakewood Ranch and onto Lakewood Ranch Main Street, during the annual Suncoast Half Marathon.

  • East County
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Michael Browne, not pictured, show off his 1968 Riley Elf MKIII.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Car Meet

Afternoon rain showers didn't keep car enthusiasts from heading to Rangeland Parkway, in Lakewood Ranch, Jan. 26, for the 45th annual Devereaux-Kaiser Car Meet.

  • East County
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Zaid Harakat, 10, shows off his battle skills.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Winter Carnival

Families at Tara Elementary School enjoyed an evening of food, inflatables and carnival-style games Jan. 24, during the school's winter carnival event. Families even had a chance to play in the snow.

  • East County
  • Schools
Co-Chairs Mary Keanely-Barbetta, Bridgett Spiess and Julie Delaney
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 25, 2014
25th Anniversary Catholic Charities Ball

25th Anniversary Catholic Charities Ball

  • Black Tie
Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles’ very own Madison Hildebrand was the guest of honor at the cocktail party.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Mingle With Madison

On Saturday, Jan. 25, Richard Perlman, an agent with Michael Saunders & Company, hosted 'Mingle with Madison' at Bayside Villa, a private estate for sale on Longboat Key. Madison Hildebrand, a Los Angeles real estate broker and star of Bravo's Million Dollar Listing LA, was the guest of honor.

  • Longboat Key
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Mary and Larry Marthaler
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Islander Club Welcome Back Party

On Saturday, Jan. 25, the Islander Club welcomed back its residents for the season with a party. Attendees enjoyed drinks and hors d'oeuvres while watching the sunset over the water.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Austin Warner, Jackson Warner, Lindsey Warner, Jan Marsh, David Marsh, Kristin Marsh, Kailey Marsh, Claire Marsh and Kara Marsh stand with the new Jim Marsh memorial statue.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: The Jim Marsh Memorial Garden Dedication

Longboat Island Chapel held a memorial garden dedication ceremony on Saturday, Jan. 25, in honor of the late Rev. Jim Marsh. From 1973 to 1996, he served as pastor of the church and had a large impact on the congregation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kaci Carroll and Lucy Hope supported their husbands, who play in the band, Paper Airplanes.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Ed's Tavern five-year Anniversary

Ed's Tavern hosted its five-year Anniversary Party, Jan. 25. Attendees could sample beer and liquor and listen to music performed by Paper Airplanes.

  • East County
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Keynote speaker Herman Boone with Mike Murphy, the Saint Stephen’s softball coach
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Saint Stephen's Sports Gala

Saint Stephen's Episcopal School held its second annual Game Changers Sports Gala at Lakewood Ranch Country Club, Jan. 25. The event, which raises money for the school's athletic department, featured Keynote Speaker Herman Boone, a football coach and public speaker whose story was captured by the film, 'Remember the Titans.'

  • East County
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Eunice Garcia, a senior at Manatee School for the Arts, enjoys photography as a hobby, but wants to pursue a medical career.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Heart & Soul Gala

The Manatee Education Foundation hosted the seventh annual 2014 Heart & Soul Gala and Live Art Auction Jan. 25 at Polo Grill. Student artists were recognized for their work and received scholarships ranging from $150 to $1,500 and other gifts.

  • East County
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Paris and Rick Levine. Paris describes her style as funky, cool and edgey.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Daddy-Daughter Date Night

The Downtown Sarasota Kiwanis Club hosted its inaugural Daddy-Daughter Date Night Saturday, Jan. 25. Dads and their daughters from the Kiwanis Club, the Boys and Girls Club and the community dressed to impress for the dinner held at Florida Studio Theatre. 'The Kiwanis Club is really about the children,' said President John Moore, 'and this is a great way to celebrate our kids.'

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Charlotte Zwick's nephew, Richard Matson, gives a toast.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Charlotte Zwick turns 105

Charlotte Zwick celebrated her 105th birthday Saturday, Jan. 25. Zwick rode her new scooter, which was an early birthday present, into the dining room where friends and family sang her happy birthday. The Cleveland native looks forward to keeping a good outlook on life: 'I think your attitude is the most important thing you own,' she says.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cunningham sisters — Morgan, 6, and Samantha, 5 — show off matching Hello Kitty face paint.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Elementary's Winter Carnival

Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary students and their families came together for a cookout, music and games for the annual Winter Carnival Jan. 25, held on the school's front lawn.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Seth Tucker and Olivia Lake compare their air potatoes.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: SBEP Air Potato Removal

Volunteers helped remove air potatoes, an invasive plant species, from Arlington Park Saturday, Jan. 25. Sarasota Bay Estuary Program and Around the Bend Nature Tours co-sponsored the pick up. 'This is a great project that is fun and good for the environment,' said volunteer Ashley Wang.

  • Sarasota
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