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Riverview High junior David Roussard competed in the boys high school 1x race.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:2012 Sarasota Invitational Regatta

Hundreds of middle and high school and master rowers from across the country hit the water for the 2012 Sarasota Invitational Regatta Feb. 25-26 at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota. Rowers competed in a plethora of races, including singles, doubles, quads, eight-person and novice. For complete regatta results visit www.sarasotainvitational.com.

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Charlotte Christensen
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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Ringling in Bloom Floral Arrangement Workshop

Students put the petals to the metal Sunday, Feb. 26 at Ringling College as part of the Ringling in Bloom celebration. Students of all experience levels learned the basics of floral arrangement from distinguished designer Remco van Vliet.

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Grace Connett and Jane Early of the Pine View Key Club joined the Kiwanis Club to glean fruit trees.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Kiwanis Club Tree Gleaning

Members of the Siesta Key Kiwanis Club rose bright and early Saturday, Feb. 25, to glean area fruit trees. Eleven teams collected grapefruits, lemons and other fruits to donate to All Faiths Food Bank. Members of the Pine View Key Club joined in the efforts.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 27, 2012
New computer business opens

Sarasota-based Hurricane Computer has opened a new location on South Tamiami Trail.

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Greatness Beyond Measure Choir
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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 27, 2012
Phoenix Academy celebrates Black History Month

Phoenix Academy presented its tribute to Black History Month, Let it Shine Friday, Feb. 24 at Sarasota High School. Students read poems and acknowledged the accomplishments of African Americans, and audience members enjoyed performances by the Greatness Beyond Measure Choir and the Phoenix Academy Choral Ensemble.

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Bob Seeley entertained the audience with his high-energy improvisations. Seeley was inducted into the Boogie Woogie Hall of Fame alongside Chuck Berry's longtime pianist Johnnie Johnson.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Jazz Club of Sarasota presents Bob Seeley

As part of the Jazz Club of Sarasota's Jazz at Two series, boogie-woogie pianist Bob Seeley performed at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota Friday, Feb. 24. Seeley thrilled the audience with his high-energy improvisations, playing hits from W.C. Handy and other period musicians.

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Caroline Halfacre and her 8-year-old son Charlie enjoyed spending the afternoon with their good friend Kim Brewer and her son Hayden, 12.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:2012 Meet the Rays Luncheon

Members of The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce and The Manatee Chamber of Commence geared up for the upcoming baseball season with the 2012 Meet the Rays Luncheon Feb. 24 at the Polo Grill and Bar. Attendees enjoyed lunch while mingling with management and meeting pitchers Jeremy Hellickson, Matt Moore and Jake McGee.

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A patriotic ride started off the day's festivities.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: The Observer Cup

East County residents braved the windy weather Feb. 26 and headed to the Sarasota Polo Club to watch The Observer Cup.

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Pictured clockwise from bottom left: Hannah Pogue, Taylor Pogue, Cory Anderson, Tim Kenney, Miranda Miller and Ashlee Todd.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Josh Rogers & Brett Wagner Benefit Concert

East County residents flocked to Hunsader's Rockin' Ranch Feb. 25 to support the families of Josh Rogers and Brett Wagner, longtime friends who died following a Christmas Day car accident. Guests enjoyed a bonfire, raffles, food, live music and more during the fundraising event.

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Nicholas Ortega, 4, spun the wheel for a prize.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Carnival

Families of McNeal Elementary School gathered Feb. 25 in the school's courtyard for a school carnival. Guests enjoyed carnival-style games, a dunk tank, inflatables, food, prizes and more.

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Guests danced until their hearts were content, and were out on the dance floor before dinner, in between courses and after dessert.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 25, 2012
Corinthian Gala 'Supper Club & Speakeasy'

Corinthian Gala 'Supper Club & Speakeasy'

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Carl Battle, Charmaine Downie, Lota Mushaw and Tony McQueen
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 25, 2012
25th Anniversary of the Van Wezel Foundation featuring Jerry Seinfeld

25th Anniversary of the Van Wezel Foundation featuring Jerry Seinfeld

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Liz Bentley, Alison O’Donoghue, Leslie France and Amanda Morris
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 25, 2012
Fashion, Flowers and Food: Lilly Pulitzer Fashion Show and Luncheon

Fashion, Flowers and Food: Lilly Pulitzer Fashion Show and Luncheon

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George Bassa had a blast fishing with his grandchildren, Tyler Perkins, Cooper Ryan and Emily Perkins.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Youth Fishing Tournament

About 100 aspiring fishermen and their families gathered around Summerfield Lake Feb. 25 for the Lakewood Ranch Anglers Club Youth Fishing Tournament.

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Co-Chairs Meg Mahoney and Chris Cremer
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 24, 2012
17th annual Evening of Excellence

17th annual Evening of Excellence

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