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Edward Alley and Mike Groninger
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 5, 2014
Star of the Opera featuring Sherrill Milnes

Star of the Opera featuring Sherrill Milnes

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Aubrey Mocherman and Emilia Marr hold hands while walking.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Ashton Elementary's Star Sprint

Ashton Elementary families ran in the school's annual Star Sprint Wednesday, Feb. 5. The event is Ashton's biggest fundraiser of the year and invites parents to join students race around the parking lot. The money raised from the event will go towards the school's technology. Ashton Principal Chris Renouf told the students to enjoy themselves whether they were walking, jogging or running. 'It's really about keeping yourself moving,' he said.

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Riverview High seniors Katy Mixon, Jaclyn Knapczyk and Mason Fox were among 27 East County and Sarasota County athletes that signed today.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 5, 2014
Area athletes ink college choices

Twenty-seven East County and Sarasota County student athletes made their college choices known today during National Signing Day ceremonies at their respective high schools.

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Authorities have digitally reconstructed the face of an unidentified woman found dead in Sarasota County in 2007.
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  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 5, 2014
Sheriff's Office releases new 'Jane Doe' images

Authorities have digitally reconstructed the face of an unidentified woman found dead in Sarasota County in 2007.

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Beginning Feb. 10, the Arlington Park Aquatic Center will be closed until August for renovations.
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  • David Conway
  • February 5, 2014
Arlington Park pool to close for renovations

The city will be conducting renovations at the Arlington Park Aquatic Center beginning Monday, closing the pool for six months.

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Events cost $25 each and include singles and doubles draws for both men and women; Open A, B and C levels.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 5, 2014
County to host inaugural Clay Court Tennis Championship

The tournament, which takes place Thursday, Feb. 13 through Sunday, Feb. 16, is open to all tennis players.

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Savory Street offers a continental menu of homemade dishes for a full breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 5, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Savory Street

Join us in the kitchen at Savory Street with co-owners Jim Lampl and chef Claudia Johnson as she prepares huitlacoche crepes with wild mushrooms and poblano sauce au gratin.

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Alan and Ruth Ades
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 4, 2014
Major Gifts Dinner

Major Gifts Dinner

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Peggy Albano and Karen Cobridge
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 4, 2014
'A New Beginning' Fashion Event

'A New Beginning' Fashion Event

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Sarasota Police Chief called 'Operation Sarasota Cartel II' a "historic" program for the organization.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 4, 2014
VIDEO: Sarasota Police uncover local drug ring

The Sarasota Police Department today unveiled the results of an operation the ended with 10 arrests and the seizure of 12 kilos of cocaine.

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Matthew Minor, director of development and community engagement, Harvest House graduate Kristen Kohl, and Erin Minor, executive director of Harvest House
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 4, 2014
The Good News: Harvest House

For those struggling with addiction or homelessness, the organization offers social services for a fresh start.

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Jeremy and Megan Udell and JNF CEO Russell Robinson with honorees Janet and Bruce Udell.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Jewish National Fund Guardian of Israel Awards

The Jewish National Fund held its annual Guardian of Israel Award Luncheon Tuesday. The luncheon honored Bruce and Janet Udell and Dr. Norman and Hannah Weinbery for their deep involvement in the Jewish community. 'It is an honor for us to honor them,' said JNF CEO Russell Robinson on the honorees. 'To have them as a part of our community is a privilege.'

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More than 30 Pine View students in 11 sub teams earned enough points to qualify them to compete in the state tournament.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 4, 2014
Sarasota forensic teams to compete in state championship

Speech and debate teams from Pine View School and Sarasota High will compete in the Florida Forensic State Tournament.

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Sarasota's Big Pass has never been dredged.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 4, 2014
SKVA: 'No hole in our shoal'

The Siesta Key Village Association has joined the growing list of Siesta groups formally opposing a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project to mine the Big Pass shoal for Lido Beach sand.

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A rendering shows the current design of the State Street Parking Garage, including the "pad site" on Lemon Avenue.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 4, 2014
State Street garage costs balloon

City Commissioners were taken aback after learning projected State Street parking garage costs were more than $4 million higher than originally anticipated.

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