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Patrick and Olivier Bellanger check out a classic Porsche, their favorite.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 24, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Car Meet

Thousands of spectators turned out Jan. 25 for the 46th annual Devereaux-Kaiser Car Meet held off Rangleland Parkway, in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Rabbi Bradley Artson helped install Rabbi Michael Werbow.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 23, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Beth Sholom Welcomes Rabbi

The congregation of Temple Beth Sholom welcomed Rabbi Michael Werbow as the newly installed rabbi with a special service and dinner gala on Jan. 24.

  • Sarasota
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Scribe Maureen Shea, Purser Mary Kimura, Vice Commodore Jim Fox and Commodore Kathy Sever are sworn in.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 23, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Harbour Change of Watch

Longboat Harbour held its annual Change of Watch event on Jan. 24 at Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
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Bonita Mertes, of Bloomin’ Elegant
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 23, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Centre Shops Festival and Lifestyle Expo

Longboat Key residents and visitors attended the Centre Shops Festival and Lifestyle Expo on Jan. 24. Several artists and dealers featured and sold their products, and Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Members ran tables to promote their businesses.

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Commissioner Carolyn Mason cuts the ribbon to open the new Gulf Gate Library.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 23, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Gulf Gate Library Opening

Members of the community celebrated the opening of the Gulf Gate Public Library by checking out books and the brand-new facilities on Jan. 24.

  • Sarasota
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Mike and Katie Emmons pose with event sponsor Fernando Pires, center.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 23, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Taylor Emmons Fundraiser

More than 300 people joined in support of the Taylor Emmons Scholarship Fund for its fourth annual Charity Golf Classic and Texas Hold 'Em Tournament Jan. 24.

  • East County
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Elvin Karimov, 9, unlocks a door to win a prize.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 23, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Winter Carnival

Families at McNeal Elementary School enjoyed a day of carnival-style games, pizza and hot dogs, a silent auction and other festivities during the school's Winter Carnival Jan. 24, at the school.

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Eric Bailey and his daughter Olivia enjoy a date night at the Florida Studio Theatre.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 23, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY:Dad and Daughter Date Night

Friday was date night for dads and daughters presented by the Kiwanis Club of Sarasota that included dinner and a show at Florida Studio Theatre.

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Siesta Key Chamber Executive Director Debra Lynn-Schmitz welcomes the 2015 board of directors.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 22, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber Annual Banquet

Members of the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce met at TCP Prestancia in Palmer Ranch Friday, Jan. 23, for its annual report and awards banquet.

  • Siesta Key
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Michelle Fegan, Cemia Gough and Lexi Tibbets-Black are in fifth grade.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 22, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom Father-Daughter Dance

Freedom Elementary School's Parent Teacher Organization hosted a special winter wonderland-themed Father/Daughter Dance Jan. 23.

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This week’s FYI Friday features news about a possible indoor surf park, a raging fire on Lido Key and more!
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 22, 2015
FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 22, 2015
Talbots opens new store

Talbots opens at The Mall at University Town Center today.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 22, 2015
Missing Memories

People who suffer from dementia, as well as their caregivers, need strong support systems in place.

  • Sarasota
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Michael Crosby, president and CEO of Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium addresses guests at the anniversary celebration.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 21, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Mote Celebrates 60 years

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium invited supporters, guests and members to celebrate 60 years of science and conservation Thursday, Jan. 22.

  • Sarasota
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Italian Night committee Gino DelPup, Leonardo Distefano, Mike Ortega, Don Prola and Joe Zampino
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 21, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary Men's Club Italian Night

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church Men's Club held its annual Italian Night dinner on Jan. 22.

  • Longboat Key
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