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Michaele McKenna, the Rev. Edward Pick and Joan Webster
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  • Kelsey Grau
  • March 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary Women's Guild Fashion Show and Luncheon

On March 24, the Women's Guild of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church hosted a fashion show and luncheon at the Sarasota Yacht Club. Over 240 women attended the show, 'Cruising Into Spring,' which featured fashions from Dillard's. All proceeds benefitted local charities.

  • Longboat Key
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Runners run through yellow dye.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Run or Dye

Thousands of runners participated in the Run or Dye 5K March 22 at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
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The ATMS system includes the installation of 112 miles of fiber optic cables along regional roads.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 24, 2014
County looks to reboot U.S. 41 signal timing

County traffic engineers have taken to the streets to find out how to better coordinate traffic signals to prevent motorists from having to stop multiple times for red lights.

  • Siesta Key
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Man of the Year Howard Tevlowitz with wife Bryna.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Beth Sholom Man of the Year

Temple Beth Sholom's Mens Club celebrated its Man of the Year Sunday, March 23. Executive Director of the Sarasota Manatee Jewish Federation Howard Tevlowitz was honored by the synagogue's Mens Club.

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Tom Hall, Carol Hayes, Marilyn Hall and Joan Sacco dressed in green.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel St. Patrick's and St. Joseph's BBQ

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church held its annual St. Patrick's Day and St. Joseph's Barbecue Sunday, March 23. Parishioners enjoyed a home cooked dishes and hot food from the barbecue with Irish music and a raffle.

  • Sarasota
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Jon and Jackson Anderson with a ukulele and mandolin.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Folk Festival

Folk fanatics spent the weekend at the Sarasota Folk Festival Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23. More than thirty folk artists performed on three stages at Oscar Sherer State Park in Osprey.

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Sasha and Chloe Drapkin
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El Purim

Members of Temple Emanu-El celebrated Purim Sunday, March 23. The synagogue's sanctuary was transformed into a carnival with blow up castles, face painting, cotton candy and a dunk tanks.

  • Sarasota
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Maryanne, Jrma and Moritz Ball
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota YouthArt Festival

The fifth annual YouthArts Fest transformed Five Points Park into a cultural oasis Saturday, March 22. Families explored Sarasota art organizations while Sarasota schools showcased their talented students.

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Standing, Mark Dickert and Haile Dickert; Sitting, Lori Dickert
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • March 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Great Gatsby Party

Inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald's lavish world in The Great Gatsby, Bird Key Yacht Club celebrated with a 1920s-themed party on March 22.

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This dachshund puppy is one of several put up for adoption after being rescued from Napier’s Log Cabin Horse and Animal Sanctuary.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Ponies for Pups

About 500 people came out to support Nate's Honor Animal Rescue today during the Ponies for Pups charity polo match.

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Joe Walsh serves up pancakes with a smile.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • March 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast

On the morning of March 22, the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key held its annual pancake breakfast at St. Mary, Star of the Sea. Attendees were treated to a hot breakfast including pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee as well as a 50/50 raffle and prizes.

  • Longboat Key
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Jessica Keesecker dances the Cha-Cha with choreographer Jonathan Roberts.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Dancin on the Suncoast Re-grand Opening

Lakewood Ranch dance studio, Dancin on the Suncoast, celebrated its re-grand opening March 21, with an appearance by former "Dancing with the Stars" performer and "So You Think You Can Dance" choreographer Jonathan Roberts (Stubenrauch). Roberts helped his former instructor, studio owner Patrick Johnson, kick-off his new dance hub by cutting the ribbon for the company, and leading dance lessons throughout the day.

  • East County
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Lauren Hayes gets doused in cold water during an event.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Clickbooth Field Day

Employees of Sarasota-based online advertising company, Clickbooth, came together March 21, sleeveless neon-colored T-shirts and all. The co-workers, who were randomly divided into nine teams, played memory games, completed obstacle courses and other activities as they competed in the company's third Field Day at Longwood Park. The winning team not only won bragging rights, but also had $2,500 of the company's dollars donated to the charity of their choice.

  • East County
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Nate's Honor Animal Rescue invites East County residents to enjoy a day of silent auctions and Polo matches March 22, for the group's Ponies for Pups event.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 21, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Ponies for Pups

Nate's Honor Animal Rescue's Ponies for Pups event returns for its 5th year, March 22 at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jennifer Poole and Heather Wiliams represented Bashaw Elementary School, which received a grant for character education books.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 21, 2014
Ranch Rotary donates $100,000

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch gave out $100,000 to charity Thursday.

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