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Sister Lucia Haas with The Rev. Fausto Stampiglia
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney Gala

More than 200 guests gathered March 2, at the Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom, Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School "Luck of the Irish" themed gala.

  • East County
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Ally Adamo reeled in her target.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Carnival

Families of McNeal Elementary School gathered March 2 in the school's courtyard for a carnival. Guests played carnival-style games, slid down slides and won prizes.

  • East County
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Brad, Bernice and Luca Bozman
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  • Josh Siegel
  • March 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: BRE Family Bonfire Night

Students and families huddled on blankets and chairs and endured the cold at Braden River Elementary School's Family Bonfire Night March 1. Attendees played by the school's playground and ate S'mores and Chick-fil-A among other activities.

  • East County
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Sharon Hoehn and Gracie Jo, who enjoyed meeting an author of a book about gardening
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Mixon Orange Blossom Festival

Mixon's Orange Blossom Festival celebrated this year's citrus crop March 2-3. The World Famous Wallendas performed, while visitors shopped at arts and crafts booths, bought food, rode rides and could take a tram tour through the citrus groves.

  • East County
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Chairwomen Kristina Engelsberg, Dina Smith and Vanessa Opstal
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 3, 2013
20th Anniversary of Celebration of Imagination 'Platinum Ball'

20th Anniversary of Celebration of Imagination 'Platinum Ball'

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Richard Glickman and Michelle Simmons
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 2, 2013
10th annual Hear and Now Dinner and Concert

10th annual Hear and Now Dinner and Concert

  • Black Tie
Chairmen Diana Kelly and Chris Cogan
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 2, 2013
Asolo Annual Gala 'American Big Band'

Asolo Annual Gala 'American Big Band'

  • Black Tie
Danielle Buncik painted a yellow butterfly on the face of 4-year-old Abygail Jimenez.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Faith Kid's Carnival

Families of Faith Preschool and Faith United Church of Christ gathered March 2, at the church for the preschool's annual Kid's Carnival fundraiser.

  • East County
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Suzanne Boissonneault shows her hand towels to Diane Grenier.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Horseshoe Cove Craft Sale

The Horseshoe Cove community hosted its annual Spring Fine Arts and Craft Sale March 2, at the park.

  • East County
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Chairwoman Rhonda Pecoraro with fellow founders Dr. Joseph Pecoraro and Dr. Vilma Vega
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 1, 2013
Hearts Afire Benefit

Hearts Afire Benefit

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Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe announces 2013/2014 Season
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 1, 2013
March 1: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Cyldesdales to trot through town; Commissioners give County Administrator Randall Reid a 'B'; Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe announces 2013/2014 Season; Weekend Best Bets; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

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Michael Cole, Addison Weimann and Vedant Singh like wearing the hats they created.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Happy birthday, Dr. Seuss!

Children at Kiddie Academy today celebrated the birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, with activities inspired by the author's children's books

  • East County
  • Schools
The world-famous horses will unload and hitch up behind the Circle K on Avenida Milano beginning at 4 p.m. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 1, 2013
Clydesdales to trot through Siesta Key Village

The Budweiser Clydesdales will be in the Village from 4 to 7 p.m. today.

  • Siesta Key
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Sarasota County commissioners will consider evaluations for the county attorney and county administrator March 5.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 1, 2013
Sarasota County commissioners grade top staffers

Commissioners gave County Administrator Randall Reid and County Attorney Stephen DeMarsh B grades.

  • Sarasota
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Our 2013 Spring Season magazine is here!
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 28, 2013
Feb. 28: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota County commissioners protest new Lido Key restrooms; Top 10 2013 attractions; 2013 Spring Season; SISTER ACT: Good Graeff

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