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Jetson Grimes, Vickie Oldham and Vice Mayor Willie Charles Shaw
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast

Members of the community began their day at the 31st annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast Monday, Jan. 20. Through inspirational words, song and prayer attendees honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The breakfast is the first memorial event of the day.

  • Sarasota
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Longboat Key Town Hall is closed in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 20, 2014
Town offices close for Martin Luther King Day

Longboat Key Town Hall is closed in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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The fair's attractions include a spinning swing ride.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee County Fair

Caramel and candy-coated apples, live music and livestock defined the Manatee County Fair and kept it bustling Jan. 19. The annual event will continue daily until its commencement Jan. 26.

  • East County
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Andrew Glover conducts the Sarasota Circus Concert Band.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Circus Ring of Fame Inductions

The Circus Ring of Fame welcomed four new members in its 27th annual ceremony on Sunday, Jan. 19, on St. Armands Circle. Trapeze artist Pinito del Oro, animal trainer and circus owner Ian Garden Sr., founder and artistic director of Big Apple Circus Paul Binder, and the Theron family of high-energy bicyclists were inducted.

  • Longboat Key
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Jameel Audeh and Ali Downey
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 18, 2014
Red Hot! 2014 celebrating Suncoast Communities Blood Bank's 65th Anniversary

Red Hot! 2014 celebrating Suncoast Communities Blood Bank's 65th Anniversary

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Tamara Chapman with Designer Showhouse home owners Allison and Peter Scanlan
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 18, 2014
Jewels on the Bay Preview Party

Jewels on the Bay Preview Party

  • Black Tie
Purser Mary Kimura, Dock Master Ted Janssen, Scribe Maureen Shea, Commodore Joe Sever, and Vice Commodore Carole Zicherman
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Harbour Change of Watch Dinner

Longboat Harbour Yacht Club held its annual Change of Watch dinner on Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Artist Marlene Rose thanks those who have helped throughout her creative career.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Marlene Rose Opening

On Saturday, Jan. 18, the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design, featured colorful glass sculptures by artist Marlene Rose. Her work is influenced by extensive travel and often references diverse cultures and past civilizations.

  • Arts + Culture
Wanda Reed-Burke and John Vita attended the event to support a good cause.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Beertopia

Attendees sampled from more than 80 craft beers at the sixth annual Beertopia at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing, Jan. 18, in an event to benefit the Eye Center, Inc. Vision Foundation and the Hernando De Soto Historical Society.

  • East County
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John Kortecamp with Frederick Prescott’s “Moose on the Loose”.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Winter Fine Art Festival

The Sarasota Winter Fine Art Festival returns to Sarasota Saturday, Jan. 18 through Sunday, Jan. 19. Gulfstream Avenue has been transformed into an outdoor art gallery for the weekend. Festival-goers are encouraged to meet the artists and take home a one-of-a-kind piece of art.

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Rose, David and Charlotte Goldstein
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El Tu B'Shevat

Families of Temple Emanu-El celebrated Tu B'Shevat Saturday, Jan. 18 at the Sarasota Children's Garden. To celebrate the trees, families sang songs, planted parsley seeds and enjoyed birthday cake. Tu B'Shevat is the Jewish holiday marking the birthday of the trees.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 18, 2014
American Idol contestant set to perform locally this weekend

American Idol contestant Sam Woolf, a Senior at Braden River High, will perform at two venues in his hometown this weekend.

  • East County
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Nick Aeschliman, Ed Dwyer and Ray Ellis
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Cedars Tennis Association Welcome Back Dinner

Cedars Tennis Association held a Welcome Back Dinner for returning members on Friday, Jan. 17, to kick off the start of the season.

  • Longboat Key
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Ron and Sue Green with Nancy and Bob Koran
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Beachplace Welcome Back Party

On Friday, Jan. 17, Beachplace welcomed back its residents for the season with a party. Attendees enjoyed cocktails and appetizers as they reunited with old friends and met new ones.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A crowd looks over six pianos, decorated by local artists, before a concert event Friday. The pianos, part of the Sarasota Keys project, will be located in various downtown locations through May.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 17, 2014
Sarasota Keys pianos make downtown debut

The interactive downtown piano project officially kicked off this evening with a brief concert event at Five Points Park.

  • Sarasota
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