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Lynn Wallace Roodbergen, Linda Swain, Charmaine Engelsman-Robins and Pola Sommers
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 26, 2011
Who let the dogs out?

Linda Swain, of Longboat Key and Toronto, hosted the first fundraiser for the new group, Unchain My Heart of Sarasota Inc., Sunday, Jan. 23, at Harry's Continental Kitchens.

  • Longboat Key
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Manatee Chamber of Commerce Communications Director Karen Jones and Membership Representative Marianne Goldrainer
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  • Jen Blanco
  • January 26, 2011
Chamber holds annual appreciation ceremony

The Manatee Chamber of Commerce held its 48th Annual Dinner and Membership Appreciation Ceremony Jan. 25 at the Polo Grill and Bar in Lakewood Ranch. Members and their guests enjoyed dinner, a silent auction, musical entertainment by Daniel Fugazzotto and an awards presentation.

  • East County
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Rico Alcala, Alisha Snelson and Matthew Beard
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 26, 2011
Concession, Bistro offer 'culinary carnival'

The Concession Golf Club and the Beach Bistro Culinary joined forces to raise money for the All Children's Hospital Foundation and the Aldo Castaneda Foundation with the Culinary Winter Carnival golf and dining event Jan. 21-22. Participants enjoyed a variety of golfing opportunities, guided fishing excursions and an assortment of food some from of the area's finest chefs as part of the festivities.

  • East County
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Shelley and Dante Talarico
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 26, 2011
Gullett students publish first book

You may want to get autographs from students in Jackie Vixamar's first-grade class at Gullett Elementary - while you still can.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 26, 2011
Mooney hits track for CMN

Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School Key Club will sponsor its 10th annual five-mile walk-a-thon beginning at 9 a.m., Jan. 29, at Austin Smithers Stadium, 4171 Fruitville Road, Sarasota.

  • East County
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  • Robin Hartill
  • January 26, 2011
On the record

Observer Group publisher and CEO Matt Walsh is the 2010 Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Citizen of the Year.

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Larry Yermack submitted this sunset photo, taken at the Sandpiper Inn, 5451 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 26, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Sweeping Sunset

Larry Yermack submitted this sunset photo, taken at the Sandpiper Inn, 5451 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
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A hand to play
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • January 25, 2011
St. Mary Guild women play variety of games

Players attending the St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Guild's annual card party Jan. 25 didn't limit the games to the always-popular bridge games. There were tables of Scrabble, Mexican Train, mahjongg and more.

  • Longboat Key
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Matt Otto, Chris Tenaglia and Michael Fetzer attended the luncheon.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • January 25, 2011
BGC and Habitude event highlights financial industry

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County and Habitude co-hosted the first annual Networking and Newsmaker Luncheon Tuesday, Jan. 25, at Michael's On East.

  • Sarasota
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Norman Marshak, Larry Mandel, Rick Thompson and Syd Weinstein
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 24, 2011
ORT hosts Casino Night

East County residents rolled the dice at The Lake Club Jan. 22 as they helped raise funds for the SaraMana chapter of ORT. Guests enjoyed wine and appetizers while making rounds to tables of Black Jack, Craps and other games during the special Casino Night event.

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Anat Hoffman
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  • Dora Walters
  • January 23, 2011
Israeli leader tells her story

It was standing-room only Jan. 23 at Temple Beth Israel when Anat Hoffman, a leader in the Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism and director of Women of the Wall, told her story.

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U.S. Open Women's Champion Paula Creamer hosted a clinic in honor of The Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club's fifth anniversary.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 23, 2011
Paula Creamer tees off out east

U.S. Women's Open Champion Paula Creamer conducted a clinic for members and their guests in celebration of the fifth anniversary of The Ritz- Carlton Members Golf Club Jan. 22. During the clinic, Creamer provided instructional tips and insight into her winning shots, answered questions and demonstrated some of her shots.

  • East County
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Jack Berry, Harrison Paparatto, Ollie Gray, Austin Seigel and Evan Tucker of "The Garbage Man" band perform on Jan. 22 at the Farmer's Market.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 22, 2011
VIDEO: The Garbage Men perform at farmers market

"The Garbage Men" playing "Wipe Out" at the Sarasota Farmers Market on Saturday, Jan. 22. The group will be competing on "America's Got Talent" this coming weekend.

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Bill Wing puts out samples of baked goods made by Strudel's Bakery stand on Saturday, Jan. 22 at the farmers market.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 22, 2011
Market Share

A photo essay on what a day at the Sarasota Farmers Market looks like.

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Jeff and Judy Reed with Lionel Olmer
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • January 22, 2011
BKYC members glam it up at Fleet Captain's Dinner

Bird Key Yacht Club members had their pick of scrumptious seafood at their annual Fleet Captain's Dinner Saturday.

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