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Guests enjoyed watching the Inter-Circuit Championship 12 Goal Finals.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Polo

Guests at the Sarasota Polo Club March 11 enjoyed the beautiful weather as they watched the U.S. Polo Association's Inter-Circuit Championship 12 Goal Finals.

  • East County
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Sean McCutcheon and Jennifer Houghtaling and Sweetie the pit bull enjoyed the event.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Ponies for Pups

East County residents spend the afternoon alongside their four-legged friends during the Third Annual Ponies for Pups March 10 at the Sarasota Polo Club. During the event, which benefited Honor Animal Rescue, guests enjoyed lunch, tailgating, a silent auction, polo match and more.

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John Annis, Jocelyn Stevens, Lisa Krouse and Jan Curry
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 10, 2012
Girl Scouts 100th Anniversary Celebration Luncheon

Girl Scouts 100th Anniversary Celebration Luncheon

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Genie Aberson with Graci and Dennis McGillicuddy and Marilyn and Irving Naiditch
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 10, 2012
Sarasota Tree of Life Award Dinner

Sarasota Tree of Life Award Dinner

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President Gordon Michalson with Chairman of the Presidential Search Committee Robert M. Johnson
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 10, 2012
Donal O'Shea announced as new President of New College

At the March 10 New College of Florida Board of Trustees Meeting, it was announced that Donal O'Shea was selected by the Presidential Search Committee to become the new President. Upon the confirmation by the Florida Board of Governors, he will become the fifth President of New College.

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Marilyn Geller and Bonnie Earle were eager to hit the golf course.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Rosedale Rally for the Cure

More than 100 ladies in the Rosedale Community gathered March 10, at the Rosedale Golf & Country Club, for Rosedale's annual Rally for the Cure Golf Tournament and Luncheon.

  • East County
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Mary Glidden with Lola
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 9, 2012
Dog's Night Out

Dog's Night Out

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Jerry and Sirlene Bonney, Paula Driscoll and Jim Driscoll
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 9, 2012
Sarasota Open Pre-Party Bash

Sarasota Open Pre-Party Bash

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Delaney and Brent Wernsing
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Father/Daughter Dance

Fathers and daughters celebrated a special night together at a father/daughter dance March 9, at Bayside Community Church.

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Join Jessica Luck as she reads today's headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 9, 2012
March 9: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

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Louisa Yick and Robert Poirier
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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Pineapple Antique Show and Sale

Shoppers hunted for vintage furniture, jewelry, art and other antiques Thursday, March 8, at the opening night of the 36th Annual Pineapple Antique Show and Sale. The event raises money to support families in crisis by supporting local charities and food banks.

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Detectives say Christopher York, 26, is the man who robbed a Sarasota Pak Mail on Feb. 16 and a Synovus Bank on Feb. 29.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 9, 2012
Police arrest Pak Mail burglar

A Sarasota man has been arrested for the burglaries of a Sarasota Pak Mail and a Synovus Bank last month.

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Early voting takes place at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 9, 2012
Early voting begins tomorrow

Early voting in the race for the District 3 Longboat Key Town Commission seat begins tomorrow.

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Mariah Diaz had a blast.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2012
Gullett students earn sponge war

Students at Gullett Elementary School on Thursday threw wet sponges at their teachers.

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Ron Griffin checked out flooring made of coconut shown by Montgomery's Carpet Plus designer Lynn Johnson and manager George Garmon.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee Chamber Spring Fling

Lakewood Ranch residents and business professionals gathered March 8 at the Manatee Chamber of Commerce's McClure Center in Lakewood Ranch for the organizations Spring Fling Business Expo.

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