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Congressman Vern Buchanan met with a lengthy line of constituents during the event, including Devin and Marian Rutkowski.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • January 10, 2011
Buchanan open house draws three hundred

Congressman Vern Buchanan held an open house today at his new Sarasota District Office, located at 111 S. Orange Ave. More than three hundred people attended the event.

  • Sarasota
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Congressman Vern Buchanan
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • January 10, 2011
Buchanan to host open house today at new district office

Congressman Vern Buchanan invites the public to attend an open house at his new Sarasota District Office.

  • Sarasota
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Leadership plaque is unveiled by Temple President Earl Gordon, Barbara Blumfield, Sharon Frankel and Temple Vice President Bill Sandy
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • January 9, 2011
Temple members circle for leadership dedication

A champagne brunch held Jan. 9 at Temple Beth Israel honored more than 150 members of its Leadership Circle. Temple President Earl Gordon thanked them for their financial support that enables the enrichment and enlivenment of temple life throughout the year. The unveiling of the expanded leadership plaque was a highlight of the evening.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jan Grunwald, Claire Collins and Mary Harper
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 8, 2011
Lido Key residents rise for annual breakfast

The Lido Key Residents Association held its annual breakfast meeting at the Helmsley Sandcastle Hotel.

  • Longboat Key
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David Olson, Kylie Fitch and Amber Rutkowski attended the event.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • January 8, 2011
Young opera stars serenade at G.WIZ

Erica Reynolds and Kimberly Begin sang their hearts out at Saturday's Opera Lounge, an event put on by the Sarasota County Arts Council that aims to inspire the next generation to become involved with the arts.

  • Sarasota
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Bikes of every color and style took over Main Street.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • January 8, 2011
Leather-clad bikers rumble through streets

Sporting leather chaps, jackets and vests, complete with fringe and patches, bikers invaded Sarasota over the weekend during "Thunder by the Bay."

  • Sarasota
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Co-Chairwoman Gloria Lowe serves up a piping hot plate of pasta.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • January 8, 2011
On top of spaghetti, all covered with cheese

The Sarasota Garden Club cooked up a fabulous feast of spaghetti for its 12th annual spaghetti dinner.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Evan Eastmoore sat in with the band at this month's Music on Main.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • January 7, 2011
Goodby Eddie rocks Music on Main

Hundreds of classic rock fans flooded Lakewood Ranch Main Street for the community's monthly Music on Main concert Jan. 7. Local favorites Goodby Eddie performed. Beer and wine sales benefited Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The crowd takes in the first view of the Five Points Selby Park LED tree lighting system.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 7, 2011
Five Points Selby Park lights up with LEDs

Residents enjoyed a high-tech light display when Five Points Selby Park unveiled its new LED lighting system Friday, Jan. 7.

  • Sarasota
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Bob and A.J. McFarlin with the Rev. David Danner
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • January 6, 2011
All Angels celebrates epiphany moment

Members of All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church celebrated the Feast of Epiphany with a potluck supper on the 12th day after Christmas, Jan. 6. The Social Committee, headed by Phil Krei,s was in change of arrangements. The evening concluded with a carol sing-a-long led by Music Director Dale Hooey.

  • Longboat Key
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Nate Provost, Stephanie Westrate and Linzy Wilson strut their Santa stuff.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 6, 2011
Impersonators strut the streets

150 people dressed in Santa costumes took to the streets of Lakeland for this year's SantaCon.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 6, 2011
USF students and staff get into the giving holiday spirit

Students and staff at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee recently donated holiday toys to 47 local elementary children in need, along with food baskets for 30 families.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Maggio
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 6, 2011
Young Professional of the Year finally lands job

Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Young Professional of the year, Frank Maggio, recently accepted a position in credit administration with Insignia Bank's downtown office.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 6, 2011
New College ranked No. 11 among top public colleges

Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine ranked New College of Florida No. 11 on its annual ranking of the "100 Best Values in Public Colleges" for 2011.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 6, 2011
Business leaders will share county's economic outlook

Economist Sean Snaith and a panel of business leaders will deliver insights as to where Sarasota County’s economy is headed in 2011 at the annual Economic Outlook Luncheon, presented by the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28, at Michael's On East.

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