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Margaret Churchill and Nancy VanRoekens
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Commodores' Ball

Sarasota Yacht Club members donned their finest cocktail wear and dress Blues & Whites for the annual Commodores' Ball Saturday, Jan. 19. The Sarasota Military Academy Color Guard and drum line participated in the Sundowner Ceremony, which preceded a dinner and dance featuring the Big Z Band.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Glen Roethel, Hillary Foxsong and Stuart Markus, members of the Long Island-based folk-rock group, Gathering Time, will perform favorites from the ‘60s and ‘70s, as well as a few of their own pieces, at Temple Beth Israel Wednesday, Jan. 23.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 22, 2013
Temple Beth Israel to host folk-rock band

The spirit of the 1960s will return Wednesday, Jan. 23, as Long Island-based folk-rock harmony trio, Gathering Time, performs at Temple Beth Israel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
George and Carol Beddie
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Harbour Roaring Twenties Party

Flapper dresses, long pearls, feathered headbands, pinstriped suits and homburg hats filled the Longboat Harbour clubhouse Friday, Jan. 18, where residents cut a rug during a 1920s-themed dinner dance.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Terri Baker and Barbara Harrison discuss a seashore painting.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Highwaymen Exhibit Opening

Art admirers packed the Longboat Key Center for the Arts Friday, Jan. 18, for the opening of The Highwaymen exhibit, featuring 50 paintings from Siesta Key resident Larry Helmuth's collection. The exhibit runs through March 1 in the art center's Durante Gallery.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Community members march down Dr. Martin Luther King Way.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • January 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. March

Members of the community gathered Monday, Jan. 21 at Booker High School to march two miles to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park in remembrance of the civil rights activist. Members of the Greater Hurst Chapel AME Church sang songs such as "Let Nobody Turn Me Around," while Sarasota Vice Mayor Willie Charles greeted neighbors. Alford Sanders marched with his children and checked out vendors at the park celebration. "I like the march and the camaraderie of everyone getting together," Sanders said, "and bringing my kids so they can enjoy it."

  • Sarasota
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Kimberly Braun and Greg Bowdish
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Looking Into the Crystal Ball

Hundreds of guests filled the Selby Library Wednesday, Jan. 9 for the annual Looking Into the Crystal Ball fundraiser. Guests sampled a variety of foods, provided by local restaurants and watched live performances by dancers and musicians throughout the night. The annual fundraiser is hosted by the Friends of the Selby Library and benefits the Selby Public Library.

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Al Benincasa, Kevin Cooper and Courtney Kees
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Business Card Exchange

Members of the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce met for their regular business card exchange Thursday, Jan. 17 at Gilligan's. Hosted by chamber members on a rotating schedule, attendees have the opportunity to mingle with other business owners in the area.

  • Siesta Key
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Luca Schlosberg rides a swing in the Children’s Garden.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El Tu B'Shevat Celebration

Members of Temple Emanu-El gathered Saturday, Jan. 19 at the Children's Garden to celebrate Tu B'Shevat, or the birthday of trees. Rabbi Brenner Glickman led children in song, and Rabbi Elaine Glickman showed off three trees, which were donated by the Benderson family to be planted at Temple Emanu-El.

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Fay Lynne with John and Roni Antenucci
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Prime Time

Members of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce met Wednesday Jan. 16 at the Girl Scouts of the Gulfcoast Event and Convention Center for the organization's regular Prime Time event. Chamber members represented their respective businesses at booths, where they fielded questions and networked.

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Elinor and Selwin Roth talk to Michael George about his acrylic sculptures.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Fine Arts Festival

Hundreds of people made their way in and out of white tents filled with jewelry, paintings, sculptures and other pieces of art this past weekend during the Sarasota Fine Arts Festival.

  • Sarasota
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Sherlyn Best, Haley Mercer and Sandra Maddox represented Nolan Middle Schools FFA chapter.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee County Fair

The sights and sounds of the 97th Manatee County Fair are filling the skyline in Palmetto, where East County residents and others are enjoying midway rides, a smorgasbord of food, livestock shows, exhibits, concerts and more.

  • East County
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Dania Castellucci, Liz Cashen, Cristina Najmy and Rebecca Herrman
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Beertopia

East County residents flocked Jan. 19 to Gold Coast Eagle Distributing for a night of beer, food and fun, as the Junior League of Manatee County hosted its annual Beertopia event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Photographer Clyde Butcher talks about his photography and swamp experiences.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • January 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Scrub-Jay Habitat Restoration at Oscar Scherer State Park

Authenticflorida.com presented Authentic Florida Meets Real Florida on Friday, Jan. 18 at the Girl Scouts Event and Conference Center to raise funds for the scrub jay habitat restoration at Oscar Sherer State Park. 'You have a better chance of seeing bald eagles than scrub jays,' said Park Service Specialist Wendell Vaught. Photographer Clyde Butcher, Emmy Award -winner Jack Perkins and Tampa Bay Times Reporter Jeff Klinkenberg talked about their experiences exploring Florida. Park Manager Tony Clements discussed the importance of maintaining the endangered scrub jay population.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
City Manager Tom Barwin swears in Bernadette DiPino as Sarasota's police chief Friday, Jan. 18, at the Police Department.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Chief DiPino sworn in

Bernadette DiPino was officially sworn in as Sarasota's police chief Friday, Jan. 18, at the Police Department.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mary Ahern and Tony Mazziotti
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Beachplace Welcome Back Party

The Beachplace Condo Association held a Welcome Back party Thursday, Jan. 17, in its clubhouse.

  • Longboat Key
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