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Executive director Richard Russell and his wife Cynthia with gala chairwoman Rachel Worthington and husband, board chair Don Worthington
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 2, 2013
The Opera Gala: 'An Evening in the Forbidden City'

The Opera Gala: 'An Evening in the Forbidden City'

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Honorees State Representative Joe Saunders, Ed Town and Joey Panek
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 2, 2013
12th annual ALSO Brunch

12th annual ALSO Brunch

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The Lakewood Ranch Mustangs Silver Stars Dance Team performed several routines.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Ovation

East County residents flocked Feb. 2, to Lakewood Ranch Main Street, for Ovation: A Day for the Arts.

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Austin Bruce, 6, couldn’t get enough of the slide.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Witt Winter Carnival

Families at Gene Witt Elementary School enjoyed an afternoon of sunshine Feb. 2, as the school hosted its Winter Wonderland Carnival.

  • East County
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Christina Despot, Kelsie MacMillan, Stacey Royce and Lauren Deubert have made a goal to complete one race together each month.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: YMCA Ground Hog Jog

More than 350 runners laced up their tennis shoes Feb. 2, for the Lakewood Ranch YMCA's first Groundhog Jog 5K/10K.

  • East County
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Chairwomen Ann Charters and Deb Knowles
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 1, 2013
Women & Medicine Luncheon

Women & Medicine Luncheon

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Police Department victim advocate position reinstated
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 1, 2013
Feb. 1: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Bill Galvano to visit Willowbrook community today; Police Department victim advocate position reinstated; Weekend Best Bets; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

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Michael Bajjaly plays the record of "The Drowsy Chaperone" for the audience and begins telling about the show’s history.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 'The Drowsy Chaperone'

Lakewood Ranch High School theater students are performing "The Drowsy Chaperone" at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1 and Feb. 2. at the school.

  • East County
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Bill Galvano was elected to the State Senate in November.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 1, 2013
State Senator Bill Galvano to visit Willowbrook community today

Senator Bill Galvano will visit East County's Willowbrook community today to gauge the progress of repairs to its homes.

  • East County
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The Florida Department of Transportation is in the process of painting New Pass Bridge.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 1, 2013
New Pass Bridge painting under way

The Florida Department of Transportation is in the process of painting New Pass Bridge.

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The Victim Advocate position was eliminated two years ago due to budget constraints.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • February 1, 2013
Police Department victim advocate position reinstated

The Sarasota Police Department has hired Jude Castro as the new victim advocate.

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Sally Bradshaw is a GOP political strategist.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2013
Florida Newsmakers: Sally Bradshaw

Watch Florida Newsmakers pilot program with Ron Sachs as he discusses last year's election results with GOP political strategist Sally Bradshaw.

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The CRA advisory board welcomes two new board members who will serve until July, 2015 and a new chairman.
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  • Roger Drouin
  • January 31, 2013
Sarasota CRA welcomes two new members

Drayton Saunders and Lynn Robbins join Community Redevelopment Area Advisory Board.

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Prostitution investigations result in five arrests; Man arrested after GMD crash
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 31, 2013
Jan. 31: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Prostitution investigations result in five arrests; Man arrested after GMD crash; Manatee authorities have named suspects in a burglary case; Camp shows complexity of homeless issue.

  • Longboat Key
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Chaimmeir and Mordechai Bukiet
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  • Josh Siegel
  • January 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Chabad Cocktail Party & Silent Auction

The Chabad of Bradenton & Lakewood Ranch held its annual Cocktail Party & Gala Auction Jan. 30 in the Fete Ballroom at Polo Grill. This year's event, themed 'Growing Together,' featured a silent auction, raffles and food.

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