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  • February 14, 2012
Obituary: Richard L. 'Dick' Falter

Richard L. "Dick" Falter, of Osprey, died Feb. 11. He was 80.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mayor Suzanne Atwell, Wendy Merriman and Commissioner Christine Robinson
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 14, 2012
PHOTO GALERY: Sarasota Chamber Breakfast

Nearly 500 business and community leaders attended the annual Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Kick-Off Breakfast Friday, Feb. 10 at the Sahib Shrine. The theme of the breakfast was 'Maximizing Your People, Your Profits and Your Potential,' and business and community leaders offered strategies to strengthen the Sarasota community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dara Gray, 6, enjoys her donut during the breakfast that followed the Fairytale Parade.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Ashton Elementary's Fairytale Day

Kindergarten students at Ashton Elementary had fun Tuesday, Feb. 14, dressing up as their favorite fairytale characters and parading around school.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
John and Pat Casteel
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Club

The Republican Club of Longboat Key met for its monthly meeting at Sarasota Yacht Club on Friday, Feb. 10. Instead of having one speaker, it was an open candidates forum featuring various campaigns: County Commission of Sarasota, Town Commission of Longboat key, State Attorney, County Sheriff and representatives from the Romney and Paul camps. Those running answered questions from the audience.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Stephanie Dubsky and Nancy Taussig do weddings together
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Networking at Noon

The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce hosted it's Networking at Noon at Holiday Inn Lido Beach on Thursday, Feb 9. The group enjoyed lunch overlooking the beach at Lido from the seventh-floor dining room at the hotel. The speaker was Nancy Taussig of Barefoot Weddings.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sixth-graders Sydney Blocker, Vivian Lu and Tali Leckie made sure to get their free Icees.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Middle School Renaissance

Students at Braden River Middle School were recognized for their scholastic achievements during the school's Renaissance event Feb. 10. Those in attendance enjoyed bounce houses, a rock wall, music and Icees.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
There were plenty of Porsches to view at the Sarasota Polo Club on Sunday.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Polo and Porsches

The Suncoast Porsche Cup was held Sunday, Feb. 12 out at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lennon Isaac and Christy Wyatt jump while Alexis Hudson and Mary Ashley Fulton move the rope.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Jump Rope for Heart

Out-of-Door Academy held their 24th annual Jump Rope for Heart event in conjunction with Grandfriends Day, Friday, Feb. 10 underneath the Dart Pavilion.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Noah Calcorzi moves his queen.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Chess Club Tournament of Hearts

The 7th annual Chess Club Tournament of Hearts was held, Saturday, Feb. 11, in the library at Phillippi Shores Elementary.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 13, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Debbie Goss

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall employee Debbie Goss loves this meatloaf recipe because it's quick and easy and reminds her of her childhood in Oklahoma.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kathy Weisblat and Michael Williamson
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Palm-Aire Valentine's Dance

East County couples gathered Feb. 11, at the Palm-Aire Country Club for a special Valentine's Dinner Dance event

  • East County
  • Neighbors
D.A. Mattingly, Margorie Miele and Jennie Mattingly
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Our Lady of the Angels' Fashion Show

Ladies of Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church gathered Feb. 11, at the Polo Grill's Fete Ballroom for the "Hey, Look Us Over!" Fifth Annual Fashion Show, presented by the Saint Clare of Assisi Women's Guild.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sydney Deal, Matt Robertson and Treyvon Thomas
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Booker High School's All in the Timing

Booker High School students had audiences in stitches during their performance of one-act comedies written by David Ives. The students explored the boundaries of time in a series of eight vignettes, including a sketch in which three captive primates tested the theory that monkeys with typewriters could eventually produce Shakespearean works.

  • Sarasota
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Maureen Curtin and Alan Stone
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Go For the Cure Game Night

Tables of roulette and black jack, were scattered around the Island House Dining Room at Longboat Key Club and Resort and each was full of patrons raking in the chips for the Go for the Cure casino night fundraiser on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Some guests dressed in their finest pink, matching the pink decor for the evening of dinner, dancing and gambling.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Casey was one of the many pooches who gave out kisses Friday evening.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Smooches for Pooches and Kisses for Kitties

The Humane Society held a special event called Smooches for Pooches and Kisses for Kitties from 5 to 9 p.m., Friday, Feb. 10th, at Southside Village.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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