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WCI Communities’ Key Largo model is in The Links at Rosedale. It boasts 2,389 square feet of living space, three bedrooms, three full bathrooms and a halfbath.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 17, 2015
Builders group parades area homes

It's that time of year again, when hobbyist interior decorators and prospective homebuyers grab their maps and car keys and head out for a drive around town.

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Barbara Knowles submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.
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  • February 17, 2015
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Stacy White submitted this misty sunrise photo, taken in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • February 17, 2015
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Brennan Duffy, 4, and Kayla Duffy, 2, enjoy their beads at 2014’s Mardi Gras St. Armands Style.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 16, 2015
UPDATE: Mardi Gras St. Armands Style cancelled

Due to predicted inclement weather, St. Armands' Mardi Gras celebration was cancelled.

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Zach Morrison represented Young Democrats during the Next Generation debate hosted by the Tiger Bay Club.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 16, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Next Generation debate

The Tiger Bay Club welcomed Young Democrats and Young Republicans into the den for the Next Generation debate on national and local topics Tuesday morning at Michael's on East.

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Model Gigi Tuffile, 4
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 15, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Beth Israel fashion show

Temple Beth Israel took the catwalk for its annual fashion show on Feb. 16 at Michael's on East. Adults and children, ages six months to 13 years, modeled in fashions by Dream Weaver and Little Boutique on St. Armands Circle.

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Bob's
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 15, 2015
Blow to Bob’s Boathouse in noise ordinance battle

Judge David Denkin upheld the constitutionality of Sarasota County’s noise ordinance Feb. 6, with an order denying Bob’s Boathouse owner’s motion to dismiss the county’s case against the restaurant.

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Lou Gagliardi answer's Sam Deangelo's questions about the engine in his 2014 Ford.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 14, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: MTC Car and Bike Show

The parking lot of Manatee Technical College turned into a showcase for vintage acars, hot rods and motorcycles Feb. 25, during the school's annual Car and Bike Show.

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Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe founder and Artistic Director, Nate Jacobs and Democratic Club of Sarasota President, Mary Clupper.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 13, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Democratic Club Meeting

The Democratic Club of Sarasota hosted its monthly luncheon for members and guests Feb. 14 at The Francis.

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Sandy and Dick Weber take a turn on the dance floor at the Longboat Key Kiwanis Valentines in Monte Carlo party.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 13, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Kiwanis Valentines

Love and luck were in the air on Longboat Key for the Kiwanis Foundation Valentines in Monte Carlo dinner and casino party Saturday night at the Longboat Key Club.

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Kim and Cecil Calloway repeat after Special Magistrate Edward Wilson. They have been married for 50 years.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 13, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Say I Do Again on Siesta Key

Couples boasting marriages from 73 years to 3 months renewed their vows Valentine's Day on Siesta Key Beach.

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Guests were given tours of the facilities and the history of the church.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 12, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Redeemer First Friday

Church of the Redeemer welcomed members of the community to mingle with members, clergy, as well as tour the grounds and facilities on Feb. 6 for the First Friday Walk.

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Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium President and CEO, Michael Crosby presented future plans to guests.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 12, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Club meeting

Members of the Republican Club of Longboat Key welcomed Mote President and CEO Michael Crosby as the guest speaker Friday, Feb. 13 at Portofino Restaurant and Bar.

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Bassist Michael Dempsey and singer and lead guitarist Steve Arvey
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 11, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Center for the Arts Art & Blues concert

Some of the best blues performers in the area performed on Feb. 12 at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts. Singer and lead guitarist Steve Arvey, pianist Bill Buchman, harmonica player Tony Smith, bassist Michael Dempsey and drummer Rich Andre performed a jazz and blues concert.

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Sotheby in 2013.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 11, 2015
All grown pup

On Jan. 29, guide dog Sotheby walked across the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall stage to receive his diploma as a Southeastern Guide Dog graduate with his new handler, Ginny Eichholz.

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