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Community members march down Dr. Martin Luther King Way.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • January 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. March

Members of the community gathered Monday, Jan. 21 at Booker High School to march two miles to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park in remembrance of the civil rights activist. Members of the Greater Hurst Chapel AME Church sang songs like 'Let Nobody Turn Me Around,' while Sarasota Vice Mayor Willie Charles greeted neighbors. Alford Sanders marched with his children and checked out vendors at the park celebration. 'I like the march and the camaraderie of everyone getting together,' Sanders said, 'and bringing my kids so they can enjoy it.'

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 21, 2013
Chamber of Commerce accepting applications for awards

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the award, which it will award at its annual awards luncheon Friday, May 10 at the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota.

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The city of Sarasota's wayfinding project includes signs indicating the arrival at a destination of interest, such as this rendering of a sign planned for the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • January 21, 2013
Sarasota city commissioners will discuss wayfinding project

Dog leash regulations at Payne Park and an update on performer Nik Wallenda's plan to walk across U.S. 41 on the bay from is also on the agenda for the meeting Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
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Kimberly Braun and Greg Bowdish
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  • Nick Friedman
  • January 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Looking Into the Crystal Ball

Hundreds of guests filled the Selby Library Wednesday, Jan. 9 for the annual Looking Into the Crystal Ball fundraiser. Guests sampled a variety of foods, provided by local restaurants and watched live performances by dancers and musicians throughout the night. The annual fundraiser is hosted by the Friends of the Selby Library and benefits the Selby Public Library.

  • Sarasota
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Chairwomen Dottie Baer Garner and Brooke Callanen
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 20, 2013
SMOA Inaugural Bash

SMOA Inaugural Bash

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Luca Schlosberg rides a swing in the Children’s Garden.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El Tu B'Shevat Celebration

Members of Temple Emanu-El gathered Saturday, Jan. 19 at the Children's Garden to celebrate Tu B'Shevat, or the birthday of trees. Rabbi Brenner Glickman led children in song, and Rabbi Elaine Glickman showed off three trees, which were donated by the Benderson family to be planted at Temple Emanu-El.

  • Sarasota
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Fay Lynne with John and Roni Antenucci
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Prime Time

Members of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce met Wednesday Jan. 16 at the Girl Scouts of the Gulfcoast Event and Convention Center for the organization's regular Prime Time event. Chamber members represented their respective businesses at booths, where they fielded questions and networked.

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Elinor and Selwin Roth talk to Michael George about his acrylic sculptures.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Fine Arts Festival

Hundreds of people made their way in and out of white tents filled with jewelry, paintings, sculptures and other pieces of art this past weekend during the Sarasota Fine Arts Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cameron Bahan, Michelle Jordan, Paul De Santis, Blake Lyon, Dennis Mitrano and Jaynie Peterson run down Ringling Bridge.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • January 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: The 10th Annual New Balance Ringling Bridge Run

Runners ran in the 2013 New Balance Ringling Bridge Run on Saturday, Jan. 19 starting at the Van Wezel to raise funds for the Sarasota YMCA. Two thousand one hundred eighty three people ran the 10th annual run during the cool morning. Thousands of runners raced down Tamiami Trail and across the bridge. Blue and red police car lights blinked in the midst of the gigantic crowd. Sergeant Mark Optiz of the Sarasota Police Department has been running for 30 years but also works at the race every year. 'I have fun cheering people on,' Opitz said. 'When people cheer you on it makes you run faster so that's why I do it.'

  • Arts + Culture
Dr. Denise Baker and Dr. Patti Dolan
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 19, 2013
Second Annual Red Hot

Second Annual Red Hot

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Chairwomen Pamela Steves and Helen Glaser
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 19, 2013
Sarasota Orchestra Gala: Bravo Broadway and Our Leading Ladies

Sarasota Orchestra Gala: Bravo Broadway and Our Leading Ladies

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Skip Land
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 18, 2013
2013 Circus Sarasota Gala

2013 Circus Sarasota Gala

  • Black Tie
Chelsea Lyman and Vicki Siddons
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 18, 2013
Jewels on the Bay Designer Showcase Kick-off Party

Jewels on the Bay Designer Showcase Kick-off Party

  • Black Tie
Bernadette DiPino's daughter, Tabitha Hays, a police officer in Maryland, pinned the badge on the chief.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • January 18, 2013
Top cop sworn in

Mayor Suzanne Atwell calls it a new day for Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photographer Clyde Butcher talks about his photography and swamp experiences.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • January 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Scrub-Jay Habitat Restoration at Oscar Scherer State Park

Authenticflorida.com presented Authentic Florida Meets Real Florida on Friday, Jan. 18 at the Girl Scouts Event and Conference Center to raise funds for the scrub jay habitat restoration at Oscar Sherer State Park. 'You have a better chance of seeing bald eagles than scrub jays,' said Park Service Specialist Wendell Vaught. Photographer Clyde Butcher, Emmy Award -winner Jack Perkins and Tampa Bay Times Reporter Jeff Klinkenberg talked about their experiences exploring Florida. Park Manager Tony Clements discussed the importance of maintaining the endangered scrub jay population.

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