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Chuck and Jamie Smith
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Community Fund Gala

Local philanthropists gathered April 6, at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club, for the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund's annual gala fundraising event.

  • East County
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Molly and the Rev. Dr. Vince Carroll
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: The Rev. Dr. Vince Carroll installation service

Longboat Island Chapel installed the Rev. Dr. Vince Carroll as its sixth senior pastor Sunday, April 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sue Borgelt and Linda Weiss
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Christ Church Farewell Party

Christ Church hosted a tropical-themed party Saturday, March 6, to say goodbye to seasonal members. The event featured a potluck, book sale and light-hearted costume contests.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
More than 150 runners participated.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom 5K

More than 150 runners turned out April 6 for Freedom Elementary School's 5K and one-mile fun run fundraising event.

  • East County
  • News
Lynn Lotsey and Bev Meadows with Kelly the cockatoo
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Save Our Seabirds Soiree

Save Our Seabirds held its annual soiree Friday, April 5, to raise funds for hospital operations and food. The Resort at Longboat Key Club catered the event; acoustic guitarist Dean Miller performed.

  • Longboat Key
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Sherry and Morris Emigh with Jinny and Ron Johnson
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: The Inspiring Image and Journeys in Fine Art Photography

Two exhibits, "The Inspiring Image" and "Journeys in fine Art Photography," opened Friday, April 5, at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a division of the Ringling College of Art and Design.

  • Longboat Key
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Jack Otto and Anthony Hartman
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Hob Nob

Members of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce gathered Thursday, April 4, at Ed Smith Stadium for the annual Hob Nob networking event. Members dressed in tropical luau attire and enjoyed food, drink and socializing, as well as the opportunity to adorn the front page of the Sarasota Observer.

  • Sarasota
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Blanche Barresi and Lucille Raia
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Women's Club of Sarasota April luncheon

Republican Women's Club of Sarasota met for their monthly luncheon Friday, April 5 at Michel's On East. This luncheon was accompanied with a fashion show debuting all the hottest looks of summer.

  • Sarasota
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Sandy Mackman, Bonnie and Bill Chapman and Alice Wilkinson
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Tangerine Bay End of Season Party

Tangerine Bay residents said goodbye to another fun season Thursday, April 4, in the association's cabana clubhouse.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 5, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: Mote's Run for Turtles

Mote Marine Aquarium is hosting its 27th Annual Run for the Turtles to raise funds for conservation and research for the Sea Turtle Program at Mote Marine Aquarium.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 4, 2013
Obituary: Lenna Lorraine Witt DeDona

Lenna Lorraine Witt DeDona, 92, of Novi, Mich., formerly of Longboat Key, died March 24.

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Lakewood Ranch’s Ashley Bongart automatically advanced to the Class 3A state meet after winning No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles titles April 3.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 3A-District 12 tournament

Lakewood Ranch's Ashley Bongart won the No. 1 singles crown and then teamed up with Lindsey Rechcigl to win the No. 1 doubles title at the Class 3A-District 12 tournament April 2-3, at Charlotte High. As a team, the Lady Mustangs finished as the district runner-up behind Venice. On the boys side, Sarasota High's Andre Johnson won the No. 1 singles title to lead the Sailors to a second-place finish in the team standings.

  • Sarasota
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Don Castracani congratulates Regis McCurry. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 4, 2013
Super senior

The Sarasota Senior Softball Association awarded Regis McCurry the Fred Frank Achievement Award Wednesday, March 27, at the association's annual awards luncheon, at Der Dutchman.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 4, 2013
Gullett students help plant garden at White House

East County residents can watch them live this afternoon through videostreaming.

  • East County
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Nancy Wieland, Valerie Busby and Mary Harper
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Armalido Martini Club Gathering

About 25 women from the St. Armands and Lido Beach neighborhoods gathered for the Armalido Martini Club's monthly gathering Wednesday, April 4 at Ristorante Le Colonne.

  • Longboat Key
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