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Nina Belott, Dottie Mauger and Jane Gottlieb
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 7, 2011
Selby Public Library Fundraising Luncheon

Selby Public Library Fundraising Luncheon

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Mother/daughter duo Lindsay and Susan Owens own the Whitfield Exchange.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 7, 2011
GALLERY: Manatee Chamber Spring Fling

Dozens of local businesses showcased their products and services during the Manatee Chamber of Commerce's Spring Fling Business Expo March 3 at the chamber's McClure Center office in Lakewood Ranch. The event also included music, refreshments and a silent auction.

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Mayor George Spoll chaired his second to last official commission meeting Monday night.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 7, 2011
Commission postpones Comp Plan changes

The town attorney asked the Town Commission to postpone a discussion on a resolution that would transmit changes to its Comprehensive Plan until Tuesday, March 15.

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Grants were funded by the annual SunCoast Food & Wine Fest.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 7, 2011
Ranch Rotary gives to local organizations

Twenty-three organizations received grants totaling $115,000.

  • East County
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The permanent police panels were formed after a police-brutality case in June 2009.
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  • Robin Roy
  • March 7, 2011
Commission to select police panel chairmen

Commissioners will select the chairmen of the two new permanent police panels, which will advise on police-policy matters.

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The Longboat Key Town Commission will consider a street name request at its meeting tonight at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 7, 2011
Commission holds regular meeting tonight

The Town Commission has been asked to postpone a discussion on a resolution that would transmit changes to its Comprehensive Plan until Tuesday, March 15.

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The town of Longboat Key will host early voting for Key residents this week at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 7, 2011
Early voting begins today

Key residents can vote early in the town's Tuesday, March 15, municipal election all this week at Town Hall.

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Ashley Stillwell dealt at a blackjack table.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 6, 2011
GALLERY: The Great Catsby Cat'sino Night

Cat Depot hosted its Great Catsby Cat'sino Night fundraiser Saturday night at the Polo Grill and Bar.

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Sam and Peggy Albano
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 5, 2011
Miracle Ball 'Through the Looking Glass'

Miracle Ball 'Through the Looking Glass'

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Liliana Aguilar and title sponsor Beatrice Friedman
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 5, 2011
Sarasota Orchestra 'Behind the Mask' Gala

Sarasota Orchestra 'Behind the Mask' Gala

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Honoree Fran Lambert with David and Molly Jackson
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 4, 2011
Lunch for the Cure honoring Frances Lambert

Lunch for the Cure honoring Frances Lambert

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The monthly concert draws hundreds to Main Street each month.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 4, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Music on Main

The Venturas will bring their swingin' sound to Lakewood Ranch during the Music on Main concert from 6-9 p.m., tonight, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

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Models by the dozen posed during a colorful street parade during Chillounge Night 2010.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 4, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Chillounge Night

The upscale outdoor party returns to Palm Avenue this Saturday.

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Five-year-old Robert McIntyre couldn't wait to start peddling.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 4, 2011
GALLERY: Lighthouse Kids Preschool Trike-A-Thon

More than 35 children strapped on their helmets and peddled their hearts out during Lighthouse Kids Preschool's 7th annual Trike-A-Thon. Once they were done peddling, the students enjoyed pizza and other snacks. Proceeds from the event will benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Over the past seven years, the preschool has raised more than $13,500.

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Anna Babayan learned about James Madison during the project.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 4, 2011
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: BRE Hall of Democracy

Second-grade students at Braden River Elementary School shared what they learned about citizenship, U.S. history and the democratic process during their Hall of Democracy event this week.

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