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Jerry and Sirlene Bonney
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: SYC St. Patrick's Day Party

Sarasota Yacht Club celebrated St. Patrick's Day with a dinner dance Saturday, March 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mike Awalt created this copper turtle.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Art at the Ranch

Art enthusiasts flocked March 16 to Lakewood Ranch Main Street for the annual Art at the Ranch event. The festival continues from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 17.

  • East County
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Spaghetti the Clown, also known as Marcelo Perez, entertained the children.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Kids Day at the Farmers Market

Families gathered at San Marco Plaza's weekly Farmers Market March 15, as it hosted a special Kids Day event.

  • East County
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Bob Fair, Jay Connelly and Jack States pose on a break from bagpipe playing.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Patrick's Celebration at Lynches

Lynches Pub & Grub held a weekend full o'activity Friday, March 15 through Monday, March 18, to observe St. Patrick's Day. Festivities included bagpipers, step dancers and live music.

  • Longboat Key
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Marlies Black and Arnie Heltzer rush the net.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Club Longboat Lobster Bash

Forty residents of Club Longboat competed in a tennis tournament Friday, March 15. The event concluded with an association wide cocktail party and lobster bash.

  • Longboat Key
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Terry Lewis, Olivia Cherry and Kathy Oravec
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sand Cay St. Patrick's Day Party

Sand Cay Beach Resort hosted a poolside St. Patrick's Day party Friday, March 15.

  • Longboat Key
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Bobbie Donlon, Angelina Ciocca, Mary Wiesner, Marykate Rowan, Patricia Schultz, Ginnyann Coppola, Ginette Mueller and Pat Bennison
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : St. Michael's the Archangel Catholic Church Fashion Show

St. Michael's the Archangel Catholic Church Women's Guild held their annual fashion show An Affair to Remember Thursday, March 14 at Michael's On East to raise money for local charities. Three hundred women attended the event and watched women model clothing from A-Tu. Women bought raffle tickets for a chance to win cash and one of 31 door prizes. 'We always come to this, we just love it. Its just so elegant and fun,' said Marlene Csillag.

  • Siesta Key
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Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Co. will host the Irish Celtic Festival and Lucky Dog Parade from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at Central Park in Lakewood Ranch. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 15, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: Irish Celtic Festival

Organizers have been hard at work, eager to bring the luck of the Irish to the East County this weekend.

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Cardinal Mooney midfielder Rocky Cartaya brings the ball up the field during the Lady Cougars 11-2 victory over ODA March 13.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA vs. Cardinal Mooney Girls LAX

The Cardinal Mooney High girls lacrosse team improved to 7-0 with an 11-2 victory over The Out-of-Door Academy March 13.

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Lorena Harris celebrates St. Patrick's Day at Lynch's Pub & Grub last year.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 15, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: St. Patrick's Celebration at Lynches

St. Armands restaurant has dancers, bagpipers and plenty o' beer for the holiday.

  • Longboat Key
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Lucretia Tuffile and Dona Blake
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Armands Residents Annual Dinner

The St. Armands Residents Association had its annual dinner Wednesday, March 13, at Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
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Nasareen Sawaf and Pat Dever met each other at the Feast of Abraham 10 years ago and have stayed friends since. They embrace each other after not seeing each other in a long time.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : St. Martha's Feast of Abraham

Catholics, Muslims and Jews al gathered together for the 14th Annual Feast of Abraham Wednesday, March 13 at St. Martha's Catholic Church to share a kosher meal and celebrate their friendship. Father Fausto Stampiglia of St. Martha's, Rabbi Brenner Glickman of Temple Emanu - El, and Hassan Hammami of the Islamic Community of Southwest Florida, shared remarks of peace and unity with members of all faiths.

  • Sarasota
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The sculpture is located near CVS.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 14, 2013
Publix brings aesthetic addition

The supermarket chain donated the sculpture, which artist Danielle Glaysher created.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 14, 2013
Recognized

Gov. Rick Scott presented Sarasota resident Korinne Kaliher with the fourth annual Idelio Valdes Leadership Award, March 7, during Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day, in Tallahassee, for promoting disability awareness throughout the community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 14, 2013
First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon runners share their stories

On Sunday, March 17, thousands of runners and walkers will lace up for the 8th annual First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon. Participants of all age and experience levels will raise money for local and national charities.

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