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Jessica and Matthew Balno
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  • February 22, 2014
American Technion Society Gala Dinner

American Technion Society Gala Dinner

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Scott Anderson, Hillary Steele and Tom Koski
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 22, 2014
'A-nu Time' Celebrating the Music Directorship of Anu Tali

'A-nu Time' Celebrating the Music Directorship of Anu Tali

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Msgr. James McGovern with Kathy and Jim Roche
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Michael the Archangel

St. Michael the Archangel invited members of the community to celebrate their Irish tradition at Ceili on the Key Saturday, Feb. 22. The inaugural event included live traditional music, Irish dancers and plenty of food.

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Sisters Kay Mathers and Jill Jaiswal hang out before the program.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: ADDY Underground

AdFed Suncoast held its annual awards gala, ADDY Underground, Saturday, Feb. 22. The event was held at the Sarasota Square Mall and included an award ceremony honoring People's Choice and Best in Show.

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Brantley High School rowers push off.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Invitational Regatta

Hundreds of youth rowers rowed the waters at Nathan Benderson Park, during the Sarasota Invitational Regatta Feb. 22 and Feb. 23.

  • East County
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Jack and Marla Blood with daughter, MacKayla.
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Selby Plant and Garden Festival

The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens held its 39th annual Plant and Garden Festival Saturday, Feb. 22 and Sunday, Feb. 23. Attendees shopped for common and unusual plants underneath one of the garden's banyan trees. The day included lawn games and activities for children, such as building fairy houses.

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Ron and Sania Allen with Sandy and James Ruggerio
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 21, 2014
Sarasota Exotic Car Fest: Luxury Lifestyle Jet Port Reception

Sarasota Exotic Car Fest: Luxury Lifestyle Jet Port Reception

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Sondra Biller and Karen Harris
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 21, 2014
Sophisticated Strut Fashion Series

Sophisticated Strut Fashion Series

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Katherine N. and Divya M. jump together.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Grandfriends Day

The Out of Door Academy held its annual Grandfriends Day Friday, Feb. 21. Students spent the day with their loved ones in the classroom before they showed off their jump roping skills in Jump for Heart.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 21, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Jazz Festival

Enjoy free jazz in the park at the 34th annual Sarasota Jazz Festival's kickoff concert Sunday, Feb. 23 at Phillippi Estate Park.

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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 21, 2014
Sarasota County real estate market heats up

In January new listings in Sarasota County sent the area's total inventory to a 32-month high.

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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 21, 2014
County names assistant county administrator

Steven Botelho, Sarasota County's chief financial management officer, will step into the county's No. 2 position Monday.

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Nolan Fagerburg and Jay White finish their first match.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 2014 Senior Games

Sarasota residents competed in the 25th annual Gulf Coast Senior Games' Singles Pickleball tournament Friday, Feb. 21. This year marked the first time the games have been held at Arlington Park. The games will continue until Sunday, Feb. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 21, 2014
County releases 2013 annual report

The 52-page document provides a comprehensive summary of the county's activities and accomplishments last year.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 21, 2014
Planning Commission OKs rezone for Eide library

The Sarasota County Planning Commission yesterday unanimously approved the rezone of 58 acres of bayfront property slated to board scholars studying one of the largest collections of Chinese literature in the world.

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