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Designing Women Ambassadors Julie Planck and Lois Lucek
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 27, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Designing Women Boutique Salon Series

Designing Women Boutique held its monthly Salon Series luncheon Thursday, Feb. 27. Guests enjoyed a boxed lunch and a live performance by professional harpist Olivia Swann who sang Irish folk songs and recited poems. More than 50 men and women attended the event, which included a fashion show themed as "Bursting in to Spring." Proceeds from the luncheon benefit Designing Women Boutique's re-donation recipients in the arts and human services.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 27, 2014
Commission to consider Siesta paddle-board proposal

Sarasota County commissioners next week will discuss a request from two business owners to allow the rental of stand-up paddle boards at Siesta Key public beach.

  • Sarasota
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  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 27, 2014
Siesta Key Chamber taps new executive director

Debra Lynn-Schmitz will step into the post formerly held by current Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kevin Cooper.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 27, 2014
Dinner date

The Siesta Key Chapel's Men's Fellowship held its annual Valentine Dinner Feb. 13. T

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 27, 2014
Bowl for the gold

The Sarasota Lawn Bowling Club is hosting Canada and Scotland's national lawn bowling teams Sunday, Feb. 23, through Friday, Feb. 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 27, 2014
Hair raising

NUOVO Salon at The Landings held its annual Cut-A-Thon Sunday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 27, 2014
Booker extends winning streak

The Booker High boys tennis team improved to 5-0 with a 5-2 victory over North Port Feb. 26.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 27, 2014
i9 Sports registration underway

Registration for the i9 Sports- Manatee/Sarasota spring season is now underway and will continue through March 1.

  • East County
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  • David Conway
  • February 27, 2014
Field of dreams

Michael Lynch, 64, is semi-retired - and spending his spare time as a member of the Sarasota Millionaires minor league football team.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 27, 2014
Noise changes stir up feedback

Commissioners will soon hear a proposal to revise the city's noise ordinance. The changes are already drawing residents' ire.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 27, 2014
Social media boosts Sarasota tourism

Visit Sarasota County seeks to leverage the power of social media and online reputation management to promote the area's tourism industry at lower costs than traditional advertising campaigns.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2014
News Briefs

Sarasota organizations push for bayfront planning; New lights make debut at Ed Smith Stadium; County names assistant county administrator

  • Sarasota
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  • David Conway
  • February 27, 2014
East Main Street businesses form own district

A group of businesses near the eastern end of Main Street have joined to form the East End District, with an eye toward joint promotion and improvements for the area.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2014
Our view

School tax: Devoid of choice

  • Sarasota
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 27, 2014
State Runner-Up

The Sarasota Christian girls basketball team fell to Grandview Prep 45-32 in the FHSAA Class 2A state championship Feb. 20 at the Lakeland Center.

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