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Brian and Conni Arledge, Erin and Ben Jones
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  • March 27, 2011
2011 Greenfield Prize Award Celebration

2011 Greenfield Prize Award Celebration

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Curtis Anderson and Ximena Fernandez
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 26, 2011
An Evening at the Avant Garde 'Once Upon a Time ...'

An Evening at the Avant Garde 'Once Upon a Time ...'

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Michael and Julie Dooley with Luis and Michelle Toro
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  • March 26, 2011
The Firefly Gala

The Firefly Gala

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Sandy and Michael Albano with Sheryl Vieira
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  • March 25, 2011
Tennis and Art on the Bay

Tennis and Art on the Bay

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Co-Chairwoman Sydney Goldstein and Gene Noble
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  • March 25, 2011
20th Anniversary Gala Evening honoring Jean Weidner

20th Anniversary Gala Evening honoring Jean Weidner

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"I think my style is eclectic. I buy what I like and generally gravitate toward color. I like more classic looks, but if I see something out of the ordinary that I like, I'm not afraid to wear it." - Margaret Wise
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  • March 25, 2011
Guest Fashion Editor - Margaret Wise

Guest Fashion Editor - Margaret Wise

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No sand will be pumped on the north end of the island until next week.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 25, 2011
Broken motor snarls beach project

A north-end beach project that began this week has been shut down until a motor can be repaired.

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The intersection at Palm Avenue and Ringling Boulevard is currently a four-way stop.
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  • Robin Roy
  • March 25, 2011
Plans take shape for newest roundabout

Construction on the roundabout at Palm Avenue and Ringling Boulevard is expected to begin this summer.

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Schyller Goodman, Alejandra Cantu and Shaturri Goodman are all members of Lakewood Ranch High's JROTC.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 25, 2011
GALLERY: Return the Salute Fundraiser

Dozens of local residents and supporters gathered together for Camp Better America's Return the Salute Fundraiser March 24 at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing in Lakewood Ranch. Guests enjoyed a presentation by guest speaker Krish Dhanam, drinks and heavy hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction and more.

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Eight-year-old Bianca Lowery was rewarded with a crown for her knowledge of the NED acronym.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 25, 2011
GALLERY: Braden River Elementary NED Assembly

Students at Braden River Elementary School learned about becoming champions at school and in life during a special NED Show Assembly March 24. NED stresses the importance of never giving up, encouraging others and doing your best.

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Sara Steinmetz, Rabbi Steinmetx, Judith Schwartzbaum and Anne Brozoskie
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  • March 24, 2011
'Dr. Leonard Schwartzbaum We Salute You!'

'Dr. Leonard Schwartzbaum We Salute You!'

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Cindy Weinrich, Chairman Debbie Seitl and Diane Muir
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  • March 24, 2011
YMCA Element Au Preview Party

YMCA Element Au Preview Party

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Diamond Award honoree Keith Adams and Diane Kreisman
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  • March 24, 2011
Diamonds in the Rough Luncheon featuring Linda Larsen

Diamonds in the Rough Luncheon featuring Linda Larsen

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Dawn Mims, Shantell Mankowski and Kerry Minar
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  • Loren Mayo
  • March 24, 2011
GALLERY: LLSA Chamber Business After Hours

The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce gathered for networking and social time at the Holiday Inn.

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Mayor Jim Brown, far left, chaired his first official meeting as mayor Thursday, March 24, at Town Hall.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 24, 2011
Town will seek beach bond validation

The Longboat Key Town Commission gave Town Manager Bruce St. Denis direction on how to fix a beach bond referendum requiring validation after a town clerk publication error.

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