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Mary and Jamie Uihlein credit MD Anderson for saving Jamie's life six years ago. The East County couple now want to raise funds for the center.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 16, 2011
Uihlein family swings for MD Anderson

The Polo Under the Palms fundraiser for The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston featured the highest-rated Sarasota Polo Club match to date.

  • East County
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Joel Morganroth and Richard Perlman
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  • Robin Hartill
  • March 16, 2011
Real Estate Reports

Perlman offers limo tour of keys to potential buyers; D'Agostino joins Coldwell's Longboat Key office; Valarie Wadsworth joins MS&Co. St. Armands office

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Muir
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  • Robin Hartill
  • March 16, 2011
Business observer

Northern Trust announces Muir's promotion

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • March 16, 2011
Sarasota Open returns to Longboat Key Club

The 2011 Sarasota Open Tennis Tournament will take place April 23 through May 1 at the Longboat Key Club Tennis Gardens.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 16, 2011
Scoreboard

Check out the latest local bridge scores.

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  • By Donna Swan
  • March 16, 2011
Deal us in

How to set up a winning defense

  • Longboat Key
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Molly Schechter, Gibraltar, Elizabeth Flower and Chairman Harold Ronson
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 15, 2011
'A Madcap Evening ... At the Circus'

'A Madcap Evening ... At the Circus'

  • Black Tie
Voters approved the $16 million beach project by 76.2%.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 15, 2011
Beach project, charter amendment approved

On Election Day, Longboat Key voters overwhelmingly approved a $16 million beach project and a charter amendment that clarifies partial terms for commissioners.

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The Chargers will host their first tournament in Lakewood — the Florida Youth Soccer Association tournament — April 30.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 15, 2011
Clearwater Chargers expand to Ranch sports complex

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch announced today that the Clearwater Chargers would be an anchor tenant at the new sports complex scheduled to open next month in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
Freedom Elementary will host its round-up from 3:30-6:30 p.m., May 12. Photo by Brian Blanco.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 15, 2011
Manatee schools schedule kindergarten roundups

Manatee County Public Schools will host registration for kindergarten students in the East County between March 30 and May 12.

  • East County
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Turtle Beach will feature new amenities such as additional parking, a gazebo and a kayak-launch ramp.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 15, 2011
Turtle Beach to see improvements

County Commissioners approved the design of nearly a dozen improvements to the Siesta Key public beach.

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The town of Longboat Key is holding its municipal election for Sarasota County registered voters at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 15, 2011
Longboat voters hit the polls

Key residents can vote until 7 p.m. today in the municipal election at Town Hall.

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Joane Block, Betty O'Connor and Linda Birdy
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 15, 2011
GALLERY: My Fair Lady Afternoon Tea

Donning their Sunday best and wide-brim hats, 120 ladies from Stoneybrook gathered March 12 at the Stoneybrook Golf Club for the Helping Hands club's "My Fair Lady" Afternoon Tea. The event raised funds for Hope Family Services.

  • East County
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Dolores Donnelly, Lisa Ceccacci and Bobbie Bordes
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 15, 2011
GALLERY: Miracles, Martinis and Mercedes

Supporters of the Miracle League of Manasota gathered March 12 at the Polo Grill and Bar for the organization's "Miracles, Martinis and Mercedes" event.

  • East County
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Janette Brooks and Alina Klein
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 14, 2011
Renaissance Luncheon

Renaissance Luncheon

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