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Aman Bassin, Alan Mashraghi, Chris Ng, Brooke Organ and Steve Papuchis made sure to check out the silent auction items.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 17, 2011
GALLERY: LECOM student fundraiser

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine's International Medicine Society on March 15 hosted a special dinner, silent auction and guest speaker fundraiser to support medical students who provide medical services and educational programs in under-served and disaster-stricken countries.

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Lacey Sigmon, Datev Gallagher and Brigitte Gallagher
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  • March 16, 2011
Sarasota Film Festival Sponsor and Kick-Off Party

Sarasota Film Festival Sponsor and Kick-Off Party

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Denise Williams, Chairwoman Susan Wilcox and Tramm Hudson
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 16, 2011
Couture in the Courtyard VIP Kick-Off Party

Couture in the Courtyard VIP Kick-Off Party

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  • March 16, 2011
Scene & Heard

Scene & Heard

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The number of property sales in Sarasota jumped 24% from January to February.
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  • Robin Roy
  • March 16, 2011
Home inventory drops to six-year low

Realtors see the development as a sign that property values may soon rebound.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 16, 2011
Potential Colony investors revealed

After extending the deadline for renovation proposals because of interest, 14 parties are in the running to renovate the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

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Lazy Lobster Longboat Key owner Michael Garey said that this season he has been able to seat diners at the restaurant's outdoor terrace, something that last year's weather prevented until April.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 16, 2011
Warm temperatures heat up tourist season

This season's warmth is a ray of sunshine for local businesses.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 16, 2011
P&Z board discusses plaza changes

The Planning and Zoning Board discussed height modifications and other changes for Whitney Beach Plaza and Avenue of the Flowers.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 16, 2011
News Briefs

Finance Department receives award; Formal application to town for cell tower postponed; Academy of Government session begins this week; Bolger foundation donates $2.6 million for clinic

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Camp Better America Executive Director of Community Affairs Gene Sweeney, co-founder Kathleen Gagg and Gold Coast Eagle Distributing owner Col. John Saputo are hoping the community will join their efforts to support military families.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 16, 2011
Returning the Salute

Kathleen Gagg is working to honor military veterans by helping them reintegrate into civilian life through her nonprofit, Camp Better America.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 16, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Kathleen Gagg

Kathleen Gagg is bringing her nonprofit, Camp Better America, to the East County. Learn more about her in our candid Q&A.

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Brandi Meshad started high school at Cardinal Mooney and later transferred to ODA.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 16, 2011
ODA family mourns loss of student

Former Out-of-Door Academy student Brandi Meshad was found dead March 8 at her grandfather's home.

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Longboat Key Public Interest Committee members gave a state of the union address about the town’s three pension plans Wednesday, March 9
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 16, 2011
Pension Experts: PIC Pension Committee presents its findings

Five Longboat Key residents, who reviewed the town's three pension plans, said the town is 'headed toward a financial crisis.'

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 16, 2011
Current peacock policy doesn't fly for Villagers

Although the peacocks are controversial - some residents love them, while others hate them - many Village residents say that the current system for removal doesn't work.

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East Manatee Bulldogs Press Secretary Valerie Miklavic and President Kendall Brown are eager to get their new building up and running.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 16, 2011
Planners recommend new home for Bulldogs

An advisory board to the Manatee County Commission has recommended approval of improvements to Lakewood Ranch Park, including a facility for the East Manatee Bulldogs.

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