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Luci is certified psychiatric service dog. She is a mastiff and weighs 197 pounds.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Woman's Club of Sarasota celebrates 100 years

Women celebrated the 100-year anniversary of the Women's Club of Sarasota Monday, March 18 at Florida Studio Theater to recognize their achievements and history. The women's club started in 1913 and they were originally housed in Florida Studio Theater.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Runners stop for water near the six-mile mark.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon

More than 3,600 athletes hit the streets of downtown Sarasota Sunday, March 17, for the eighth-annual First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon. Runners, dressed in St. Patrick's Day attire, competed in the 13.1 mile race. Evan Dehart, age 27, of Jupiter, Fla. Won the men's title in 1:10:24, and 26-year-old Sara Petrick, of Tampa, won the women's title in a record 1:19:34.

  • Sarasota
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Payton Aaron couldn’t contain his enthusiasm has he raced down the first base line.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Miracle League of Manasota Opening Day

More than 100 children and adults hit the field for the Miracle League of Manasota's Opening Day March 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tayler Jordan and Timm Swafford
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Prime Time

Members of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce met Wednesday, March 12, at New College of Florida for the organization's regular Prime Time event. Chamber members represented their respective businesses at booths, where they fielded questions and networked.

  • Sarasota
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Jaime is a former breeder fro Southeastern Guide Dogs. Now she serves as a demo dog for her owner Judy Bordignon who is also a trainer.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Stoneybrook 10th Annual 5k and 10k Walk n' Talk

Residents at Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club of Sarasota participated in the 10th annual 5K and 10K Walk and Talk Saturday, March 16 to raise money for Paws for Patriots. Paws for Patriots is a program through Southeastern Guide Dogs that provides assistance to disabled veterans. Two hundred fifty people participated in donating to the cause and about 125 people did the walk around the Stoneybrook neighborhood. Residents raised $5000 for the program. 'The highlight is the generosity of the people who donate,' said resident Dick Neaves.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 18, 2013
Longboat swans go into nesting mode

Longboat Key's latest cygnets are due to hatch in mid-April, according to David Novak.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Marilyn Kurzawa and Kathy Shoenwolf
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Westchester Condo St. Patrick's Day Party

Renters at Westchester Condominiums hosted a St. Patrick's Day party Sunday, March 17, to show appreciation for owners' hospitality.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
front, Martha Hildreth and Nancy Koran, back, Bob Koran and Jim Hildreth
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Beachplace St. Patrick's Day Party

Beachplace hosted a St. Patrick's Day party for residents Sunday, March 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Helaine Weinstein and Linda Chalfin
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Promenade St. Patrick's Day Party

Residents of Promenade held a St. Patrick's Day Party Sunday, March 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Carole Singer and Larry Parker
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Privateer St. Patrick's Day Party

Residents of Privateer North and Privateer South enjoyed their 10th annual commons party Sunday, March 17, for St. Patrick's Day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rick Marot along with his son Dan, granddaughter Ava, 7, and wife Charlene all got into the spirit of the party with beads, hats, headbands and crowns.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Mount Carmel's St. Patrick and St. Joseph Party

Parishioners of Our Lady of Mount Caramel Parish celebrated St. Patrick's Day and St. Joseph's Day, which is on Tuesday, March 19, Sunday, March 17, out behind Our Lady of Mount Caramel Parish.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Deborah Badyna and Vince Ciesliga
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Twin Shores and Gulf Shores St. Patrick's Day Parade

Twin Shores and Gulfshore mobile-home parks hosted a joint parade Sunday, March 17, to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and collect donations for All Faiths Food Bank.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cathy Bischof, Joan Viguers and Jane Oaks
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Cedars St. Paddy's Day Party

Cedars Tennis Resort celebrated St. Patrick's Day Sunday, March 17, with an Irish menu, a bagpiper and green beverages.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Phyllis and Jim McGuire
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary's St. Patrick's Day Dinner Dance

The men's guild of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church hosted its third annual St. Patrick's Day Dinner Dance Saturday, March 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bob Noyes, Chris Tussey and Ruth Gray
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longbeach Village St. Patrick's Parade and Party

Residents of Longbeach Village participated in a parade through the neighborhood, which concluded with a cookout and potluck at the home of Craig and Cathy Meldahl.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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