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Mary Lunkes, Eleanor Villardi, Carol Bauer and current president Kathy Roche.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Michael the Archangel Women's Guild Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon

St. Michael the Archangel Women's Guild held their annual Fashion Show and Luncheon, Wednesday, Feb. 29, at Michael's on East.

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Chairwoman Ellie Brenan poses with Helen Krueger.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Stoneybrook Women's Golf Association Breast Health Golf Tournament

Each February, the members of the Stoneybrook Women's Golf Association devote the month to raising money for Breast Health Sarasota. On Tuesday, Feb. 28, their efforts culminated in a golf tournament and dinner. The night featured a silent auction, raffle prizes and a Chinese auction with more than 30 baskets.

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  • February 29, 2012
All Angels to host creative afternoon

All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church, 563 Bay Isles Road, is hosting a Flower Arranging 101 demonstration from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, March 8.

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John and Mary Bock. Photo courtesy of Christina Filkins.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 29, 2012
Longboat Harbour goes West

The residents at Longboat Harbour don't usually wear spurs and leather chaps, but when they got together for a Western-themed party Thursday, Feb. 23, that's exactly what they did!

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Photo by Mallory Gnaegy
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  • February 29, 2012
Jessica Korda featured in magazine

Teenager Jessica Korda just won the 2012 Women's Australian Open - her first LPGA Tour title.

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  • February 29, 2012
Conrad Beach backs its own presidential party

Conrad Beach celebrated Presidents Day weekend Feb. 18 with a party.

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Longboat Key firefighter/paramedic Jason Coats
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 29, 2012
Fire Rescue staff puts finishing touches on station

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue staff recently took on the task of painting the north station interior as a cost-saving measure.

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Eva Alexandra Countess Kendeffy, Sonia Pressman Fuentes and Rabbi Jonathan Katz
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  • February 29, 2012
German consul general attends talk at Temple Beth Israel

On Feb. 23, Sonia Pressman Fuentes spoke to Temple Beth Israel about a trip she took last fall to Germany, and Belgium, and the truth she uncovered there.

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  • February 29, 2012
Primrose raising funds for hospitals

Primrose School of Lakewood Ranch now is accepting donations to benefit Children's Miracle Network hospitals.

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  • February 29, 2012
'Oh, the places you'll go!'

Students in Gullett Elementary School's voluntary pre-kindergarten class celebrated Dr. Seuss' birthday in grand fashion last week.

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  • February 29, 2012
Ranch dodgeball tourney raises $1,500

Lakewood Ranch High School's Student Government Association raised $1,500 for the Payton Wright Foundation during its annual Dodgeball Tournament Feb. 22, in the school gymnasium.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 29, 2012
Mixon Fruit Farms hosts Orange Blossom Festival

The fourth Orange Blossom Festival will feature games, entertainment, crafts and more.

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Roe Hyer, owner of N2U Salon & Spa and former ballroom dance instructor, hopes to make the dance show fundraiser an annual event.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 29, 2012
Salon entrepreneur organizing dance show for Mooseheart kids

N2U Salon & Spa owner Roe Hyer, with the support of Moose Lodge 1123, is organizing a dance show fundraiser March 31, for children who cannot be cared for by their families.

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"If there isn't music, you can't get enough feeling out of it," Natalie Almeter, center, says of theater. "I love music." Courtesy photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 29, 2012
East County resident makes opera debut

East County resident Natalie Almeter loves to sing and recently began testing her vocals with the Sarasota Opera.

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Liz Cantarine captured this pink sunrise over a pond in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • February 29, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Liz Cantarine captured this pink sunrise over a pond in Lakewood Ranch.

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