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Jean Rivoli strikes a pose.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • March 10, 2011
GALLERY: St. Michael Women's Guild Fashion Show

The St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church Women's Guild hosted their annual fashion show and luncheon Thursday, March 10 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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Paul Welch, Lynne Ross and Jim Doyle
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 10, 2011
Philanthropist honored at luncheon

First Step of Sarasota held its eighth annual Caring Hearts Luncheon Feb. 17, at Michael's On East.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 10, 2011
Irish to celebrate St. Paddy's Day early

Plan to strap on your green suspenders and shamrock headbands at the third annual Sham Rock Festival from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 12, on Hillview Street.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lola Keeler gets congratulated by Jane Johnson from SYC on Keeler's strike during the BKYC v. SYC bowling tournament on Monday, Feb. 28 at Sarasota Lanes.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 10, 2011
GALLERY: BKYC v. SYC Bowling Tournament

The last time Bird Key Yacht Club and Sarasota Yacht Club's bowling teams faced off against one another was five years ago. Prior to that the clubs had a yearly competition and the winning club would go home with the trophy and get to keep it until the following year when it could be back up for grabs. This year SYC won by a mere 141 points.

  • Sarasota
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Front row: Joan Hatt, Sara van Buskirk, Timmie Stewart and Frances Hillier. Back row: Doris Moran, Jane Schultz, Carroll Jenkins, Carol Brown and Kay Lynch
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 10, 2011
Unbreakable threads

The Friendship Knot Quilters’ Guild will host its 13th Biennial Quilt Show March 11 and March 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Emily "Mimi" Aftandilian holds Sabrina, Sasha and Little Spencer on a recent Saturday afternoon at PetSmart Sarasota.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • March 10, 2011
Feline fancy

Emily Aftandilian, founder of Mimi's Rescue, has rescued and placed more than 1,000 kittens and cats in permanent homes.

  • Sarasota
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Gil Weiner submitted this sunset photo, taken at Sarasota’s Bayfront Park.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 10, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Side-by-side sunset

Gil Weiner submitted this sunset photo, taken at Sarasota's Bayfront Park.

  • Sarasota
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Featured speaker, Daniel Pink and president and CEO of the Patterson Foundation, Debra Jacobs
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • March 9, 2011
GALLERY: Patterson Foundation Luncheon

New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling author, Daniel Pink, discussed 'Motivating Students to Become Tomorrow's Innovators and Problem Solvers' at a luncheon held Wednesday, March 9, at the Van Wezel.

  • Sarasota
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Although he walked to first base in this photo, designated hitter Vladimir Guerrero hit a long home run during the fifth inning.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 9, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Play ball!

The Baltimore Orioles led over the Minnesota Twins today 11-2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Nicole Johnson holds her crown from when she won Miss America in 1999 during her speech on Wednesday, March 9 at USFSM inside Selby Auditorium.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 9, 2011
Former Miss America partners with JDRF for Walk to Cure Diabetes

Nicole Johnson spoke to people participating in the Walk to Cure Diabetes that will take place Saturday, March 26, on Siesta Key Beach. Johnson was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 1993 and won the title of Miss America in 1999.

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  • News
Sarasota-based sculptor Mark Anderson created the five bronze-and-aluminum sculptures are on display in the courtyard at Longboat Key Center for the Arts.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 9, 2011
Arts Center receives new look

Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design, has new sculptures on display in its courtyard.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 9, 2011
It's time to turn back the clocks

It's time to turn the clock forward and savor an extra hour of evening sunshine: Daylight Saving Time officially ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 13.

  • Longboat Key
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Winter
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 9, 2011
Gary's Salon plans final blowout open house

After 29 years on Longboat Key, Gary Winters will close Gary's Salon April 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 9, 2011
Mote gets Fein addition to Advisory Council

Former Longboat Key resident and longtime Temple Beth Israel member Shirley Fein recently joined Mote Marine Laboratory's Advisory Council.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dick O'Dowd's chess set was hand-carved out of limestone from his ancestors' homeland in Ireland.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • March 9, 2011
Local Irish enthusiast to speak on 'All Things Irish'

Dick O'Dowd will share stories from his travels and his knowledge of Irish history and culture at his presentation, 'All Things Irish,' which takes place at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, at SunTrust Bank, 510 Bay Isles Road.

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