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AJC Regional Director West Coast Florida Brian Lipton and AJC Regional President Anne Virag
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  • Amanda Morales
  • February 11, 2016
AJC kicks off Lunch & Learn series

The American Jewish Committee hosts the 2016 Winter Lunch & Learn series.

  • Sarasota
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File Photo. Kim and Cecil Calloway renew their vows during the Say 'I do' Again ceremony Feb. 14 on Siesta Key Beach.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • February 11, 2016
Sarasota calendar 2.11.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Feb. 11.

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The Rev. Richard Marsden
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  • Amanda Morales
  • February 11, 2016
Runners get shower of blessings

Runners receive blessing during Sarasota Music Half Marathon.

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 10, 2016
St. Mary learns the art of wine

Wine expert George Muller taught members of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church how to be sommeliers Feb. 9.

  • Longboat Key
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Susan Weintraub, Donna Newman and Dana Corn
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  • Amanda Morales
  • February 10, 2016
Temple Beth Sholom ladies go Hollywood

The Sophisticated Ladies fashion show at Temple Beth Sholom brings movies and fashion to life.

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Volunteer Rich Cunningham waves in commuters to get ashes for the holy day.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 10, 2016
Harvest United offers drive-through ashes

Volunteers waved in commuters this morning from 7 to 9 a.m.

  • East County
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Marlow Cook
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 10, 2016
Former U.S. Senator Marlow Cook dies at 89

Former U.S. Senator Marlow Cook, 89, a Plymouth Harbor resident, died Feb. 4.

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Buffett correctly picks the Denver Broncos.
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 10, 2016
Mote manatees make their Super Bowl picks

Mote manatees make their Super Bowl picks

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 10, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

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Nancy and Jack Rozance
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 10, 2016
Meet Longboat’s Lovebirds

In honor of Valentine’s Day Feb. 14, meet some Key couples who have been struck by cupid’s arrow.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 10, 2016
Longboat Key Obituaries

Richard Bechtold, Timothy Hennigan, Linda Lederberg and Ann Ramond died.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 10, 2016
Say 'cheese' for our 2016 'It's Read Everywhere' contest

This year's grand prize winner will win $5,000 toward the perfect smile.

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File photo by Loren Mayo
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 10, 2016
Obituary: Owen Comora

Audubon Society hosts dedication to life of bird enthusiast Owen Comora.

  • East County
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Robyn Faucy and Susan Morris, of the Education Foundation of Sarasota County, enjoy cold drinks and good company.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 9, 2016
Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation celebrates Galentine's Day

Members of the Ranch's six Women's Giving Circles enjoyed chocolate, wine and socializing Feb. 9.

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 9, 2016
Democratic Club discusses climate change

Members of the Longboat Key Democratic Club met for its annual meeting Feb. 9, at the Portofino Restaurant.

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