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Mike and Evelyn Bryant
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  • April 6, 2013
'A Night in Paris' Gala

'A Night in Paris' Gala

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Melissa and Michael Andersen
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  • April 6, 2013
Florida Wine and Balloon Festival - Smokin' Hot Cigar Dinner and Balloon Glow

Florida Wine and Balloon Festival - Smokin' Hot Cigar Dinner and Balloon Glow

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Chairs Wayne and Mindy Rollins with Bob the snake
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  • April 6, 2013
Orchid Ball 'Midnight at the Oasis'

Orchid Ball 'Midnight at the Oasis'

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Rhonda and Dan Deems
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  • April 6, 2013
Florida Wine and Balloon Festival - Grand Tasting, Brunch & Charity Auction

Florida Wine and Balloon Festival - Grand Tasting, Brunch & Charity Auction

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Rikki and Frank Zeckel
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  • April 6, 2013
SFF Opening Night Party

SFF Opening Night Party

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Models gather at the end of the fashion show and show of their outfits one more time.
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  • April 5, 2013
Iconcept 2013

Iconcept 2013

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Sarah Marich and Ellen Schwartz
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  • April 5, 2013
Florida Wine and Balloon Festival - Glow Dinner

Florida Wine and Balloon Festival - Glow Dinner

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Susan Pearson and Suanne Martin
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  • April 5, 2013
Florida Wine and Balloon Festival - Bayfront Showcase Lunch

Florida Wine and Balloon Festival - Bayfront Showcase Lunch

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Lynn Lotsey and Bev Meadows with Kelly the cockatoo
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  • 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.

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Jack Otto and Anthony Hartman
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  • 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.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 5, 2013
Sarasota Police identify Newtown shooting suspect

The Sarasota Police Department seek a convicted felon in connection with an April 3 shooting that caused school lockdowns.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 5, 2013
Patterson Foundation launches Legacy of Valor campaign

In the year leading up to the opening of Sarasota National Cemetery's Patriot Plaza, the Patterson Foundation will partner with community organizations to honor veterans and their families.

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Blanche Barresi and Lucille Raia
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  • 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.

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Hymn for Her turn up the heat with new album — watch a clip in today's headlines!
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  • April 5, 2013
April 5: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Manatee Schools to create new positions, eliminate assistant superintendents; Vandalism reported at Colony; Hymn for Her turn up the heat with new album; Weekend Best Bets

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

Tangerine Bay residents enjoyed a low country boil Thursday, April 4, in the association's cabana house.

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