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The commission mandated the association increase a bond the town can use to make improvements to the property from $50,000 to $250,000 on Dec. 11.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 13, 2014
Colony Association sues town

A writ of certiorari filed Friday in Sarasota states 'no competent substantial evidence supports the Town Commission's decision to require a $250,000 bond' for the Colony property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Barry Bakal, Betty Schoenbaum and Gloria Bakal
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 12, 2014
Temple Beth Israel Gala

Temple Beth Israel Gala

  • Black Tie
Maestro Victor De Renzi
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 12, 2014
Bradenton Opera Guild Gala

Bradenton Opera Guild Gala

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Leslie Wilshire chats with Ann Segal about her products.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Winter Festival

Longboat Key residents enjoyed an afternoon full of art and antiques at the Winter Festival on Sunday, Jan. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Steve Blumenthal and Barabara Benjamin
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Jewish Food Festival

Temple Sinai held the sixth annual Sarasota Jewish Food Festival Sunday, Jan. 12. Attendees enjoyed traditional Jewish comfort food like knishes and brisket. This year, Temple Sinai partnered with All Faith Food Bank and filled five large bins full of canned food for the non-profit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Isabel and Milton Rauch
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Mable Ringling Memorial Fountain dedication ceremony

The Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation held a dedication ceremony for the Mable Ringling Memorial Fountain and Reflecting Pool Sunday, January 12. Attendees enjoyed high tea while celebrating the historic fountain at the Friendship Centers in downtown Sarasota. 'It feels fantastic,' said Pearson Kelly, the fountain's mosaic artist, on its completion.

  • Sarasota
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Todd Davison and Deidre Reigel
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Island Chapel Welcome Back Brunch

Longboat Island Chapel celebrated the new season with a Welcome Back Brunch for its congregation on Sunday, Jan. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Bird Key Yacht Club Foundation donated the new flagpole and American flag.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Flagpole Dedication

It was a banner day for Old Glory at the Bird Key Yacht Club as members gathered for a flagpole dedication on Saturday, Jan. 11. The club's foundation donated the sturdy post, which is equipped with a light to shine on the American flag.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Karen McClure, Marlene Lancaster and Courtney Goodman
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Commodores' Ball

On Saturday, Jan. 11, the Sarasota Yacht Club held a ball to honor and celebrate their current and past commodores.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lori Hanson, a teacher from Charlotte County, and Harriet Bare enjoy the setting of Thunder by the Bay.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 11, 2014
VIDEO: Thunder by the Bay rocks downtown Sarasota

The 16th annual Thunder By the Bay festival packs the city of Sarasota with thousands of motorcycles.

  • Sarasota
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Golden Clifton and Roy Truby
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Democratic Club luncheon

The Sarasota Democratic Club held its monthly luncheon Saturday, Jan. 11. Club members enjoyed lunch at the Laurel Oaks Country Club while guest speaker Dr. Lisa Merritt presented 'Healthcare is a Right, Not a Privilege'.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Face painting artist Akiko Campbell shows Abigail Pfeiffer, 6, the rainbow on her face.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Rock Your Robot Science Fair

East County families learned about math and science today at the Rock Your Robot Science Fair.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jake and Mark Bokorney with Stacey Monroe
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 1st annual Andrew Monroe Memorial 5K

Runners and walkers took to Siesta Beach for the inaugural Andrew Monroe Memorial Scholarship 5K Walk/Run Saturday, Jan. 11. Proceeds benefit the Riverview High School soccer scholarship that was created in Andrew's name after he was killed in a tragic car accident.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Assistant to the Town Manager Susan Phillips, Vice Mayor David Brenner, Commissioner Jack Duncan and Steve Branham
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Club of Longboat Key's "Come Meet the Candidates"

On Friday, Jan. 10, the Republican Club of Longboat Key hosted a 'Come Meet the Candidates' luncheon and debate at the Harbourside Dining Room.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gal pals Elizabeth Alee and Alyce Shaw browse their hand bag options.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Palm-Aire Women's Club 'Old Bag' luncheon

Purses in hand, members of the Palm-Aire Women's Club gathered for the auctioning of their gently-used handbags at the Old Bag luncheon Jan. 10.

  • East County
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