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Debbie Pattinson and Rosalyn Ehrenpreis worked the raffle table.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 9, 2011
Chabad celebrates community service

Chabad of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch hosted its annual auction Feb. 27 at The Polo Grill and Bar.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 9, 2011
Haile dancers perform at states

The Haile Middle School Dance Team wowed judges at the Florida Dance Team Director's Association state competition Feb. 20 at Jupiter Community High School in Jupiter.

  • East County
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Michael Madigan and Austin Henderson met NBA legend Charles Barkley.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 9, 2011
Delaney grandsons meet NBA legend

Michael Madigan and Austin Henderson, grandsons of NBA referee and Lakewood Ranch resident Bob Delaney, met legend Charles Barkley while attending the NBA All-Star Game Feb. 20 in Los Angeles.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jayna Antoine, 13, chose a black satin dress with a sweetheart neckline and sequin empire waistband. Hundreds of girls headed to Saks Fifth Avenue Monday and Tuesday in search of their perfect prom dress through the Cinderella Project.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 8, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Say yes to the dress!

Hundreds of girls headed to Saks Fifth Avenue Monday and Tuesday in search of their perfect prom dress through the Cinderella Project. Dresses were donated by local "fairy godmothers" to the organization, which provides free prom dresses to girls attending prom.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
President Murray Blueglass and speaker Lauren Rudd
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • March 8, 2011
GALLERY: Longboat Key Democratic Club Meeting

'The Economic Maelstrom in Washington' was Lauren Rudd's topic, when she spoke March 8 at the Longboat Key Democratic Club luncheon meeting held at the Longboat Key Club and Resort Harborside Dining Room.

  • Longboat Key
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Ready your taste buds for the Nancy's Bar-B-Que menu, which features an item called "Tractor Pull."
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 7, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Sweet ride

Nancy's Bar-B-Que expects to open for business within the next seven to 10 days.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
People and pets dressed in their Mardi Gras best are invited to parade around St. Armands tomorrow.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 7, 2011
People, pets to parade around St. Armands

The parade is part of Mardi Gras festivities on the Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Susan Landau gives a tour of her house and talks about all the art in her house on Saturday, March 5 at her home, one of the homes on the Home and Garden Tour.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 7, 2011
GALLERY: Home and Garden Tour

The 35th annual Longboat Key Garden Club's Home and Garden Tour was this Saturday, March 5 and featured five homes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Crista Cotton and Lyndsy McDonald of Cakes by Design
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 6, 2011
GALLERY: Chocolate Sundae

Chocolate-lovers united to devour chocolately creations during United Cerebral Palsy's Chocolate Sundae even.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Marco Bell, Monica Spain, Diane Kinghorn and Kim Foy were all decked out on Sunday, March 6 for the 1st Annual Sarasota Mardi Gras that was held at Voocaray in Gulf Gate.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 6, 2011
GALLERY: 1st Annual Mardi Gras at Voocaray

The 1st Annual Sarasota Mardi Gras happened this past Sunday, March 6 at Voocaray in Gulf Gate. The event was not only for fun, but 25% of the proceeds from the event went to the local Habitat for Humanity.

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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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Robert Reubideaux, Vickie Hornberger and Richard Carpenter with Sheri and Artie Nadelman had a great time at the event.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 5, 2011
GALLERY: Chillounge Night

Complete with a Brazilian Samba parade, runway fashion show and fabulous cuisine, the event, which benefits United Cerebral Palsy, was a hit for socialites.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Annette and Edward Codelia and Susan Horrigan
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • March 5, 2011
GALLERY: Crowley 'Starry Nite'

The Crowley Museum and Nature Center held their annual 'Starry Nite' event on Saturday, March 5, at Crowley.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Riverview High School senior Amanda Rutherford paints an owl on A.J. Caldwell's arm.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • March 5, 2011
GALLERY: Boatyard Village Community Day

The Boatyard Village hosted a community day to benefit the local non-profit sports organization, "The View," on Saturday, March 5. The event featured a silent auction at the Boatyard Waterfront Bar and Grill, a jump house and face painting and a bake sale in Hula's Market Place.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jim Day, Tony Silvestri, Warren Bross and Milton Kochert
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 5, 2011
GALLERY: Relay for Life Tennis Benefit

A group of tennis buffs duked it out on the courts for three hours Saturday, at the Siesta Key Public Tennis Courts to benefit the American Cancer Society.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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