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Aiden Berry, 16 months, loved tossing balls in Pinocchio’s Land.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Philippi Estate Park Children's Day

Children enjoyed a day of games and fun Wednesday, March 13 at Philippi Estate Park for Children's Day at the farmers market. Jane Kirschner - Tuccillo handed out 7,000 flyers to 9 schools around the community encouraging families to bring their children. Pine View students did face painting for children and The Garbage Men performed. Children played Hungarian games in Krisztina Ihaszy's Pinocchio's Land.

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City of Sarasota and Longboat election results
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 13, 2013
March 13: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: City of Sarasota and Longboat election results; Longboat Key intends to freeze police pension; Sarasota County seeks input on Sarasota 2050; Local firefighter finalist in weight-loss contest; Patron Saints: Karen and Michael Gardiner

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Renderings of the Villages of Lakewood Ranch South, a proposed development under Sarasota 2050.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 13, 2013
Sarasota County seeks input on Sarasota 2050

County officials will collect public comments on potential changes to the long-range planning component of the Comprehensive Plan at two open houses this month.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2013
Castaway

Enjoy this week's edition of Castaway.

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With 17 events, including wine dinners, a charity auction and hot-air balloon rides, a first glance at the itinerary can be overwhelming. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 13, 2013
Vino with a View: Florida Winefest and Auction

In its 23 years of existence, the Florida Winefest and Auction has carved its niche as the place to be to discover new wines from around the world, dine on gourmet dishes and help benefit children's charities in Sarasota.

  • East County
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Courtesy photo
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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 13, 2013
Meister of the skies

Balloon meister Bill Whidden is taking this year's Florida Wine and Balloon Festival to unparalleled heights.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Dogs should be given chance for beach access

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A checkerboard lawn dotted with modern sculpture is just one of the surprises in the gardens that surround the historic Austin/Chaplain home in Whitfield Estates. Photo courtesy of Detlev von Kessel and Coldwell Banker.
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • March 13, 2013
Home of the Month: Glorious Past, Glorious Present

In its latest incarnation, one of Sarasota's most legendary homes continues to dazzle.

  • Sarasota
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Phil and Julie Delaney
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 12, 2013
'Madcap Evening: The Anniversary Edition'

'Madcap Evening: The Anniversary Edition'

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Chairwomen Barbara Ackerman and Flori Roberts pose with guest speaker Anne-Marie Slaughter, center.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 12, 2013
Renaissance Luncheon 'Redefining Balance'

Renaissance Luncheon 'Redefining Balance'

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Susan Chapman, Richard Dorfman, Suzanne Atwell
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 12, 2013
Chapman, Atwell and Dorfman advance to runoff

Susan Chapman, Suzanne Atwell and Richard Dorfman all qualify for a runoff election. The runoff election will be held Tuesday, May 14.

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Susan Chapman celebrates after learning she was the frontrunner in the election.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: City Commission Candidate Watch Parties

City Commission candidates gathered Tuesday, March 12, to watch election results with friends and family.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch gun club gets second letter of intent to approve
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 12, 2013
March 12: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: City of Sarasota staff recommends homeless solution; Lakewood Ranch gun club gets second letter of intent to approve; Capt. Mark Kelly speaks about background and background checks; 'American Ninja Warrior' performs parkour at SRQ

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The site of the planned garage is now home to a 139-parking space lot.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • March 12, 2013
Sunshine complaint filed against city's State Street decision

The legal action alleges that the scoring and ranking of bidders on the $7.3 million State Street Parking Garage was changed outside of a public "sunshine" meeting.

  • Sarasota
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The ArtisTree Design and Dine Contest team unveils the landscaping plans for contest winners Missy and Kevin Cooper.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 12, 2013
Design and Dine Contest landscaping unveiled

When Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kevin Cooper returns from work after April 25, he and his wife Missy won't have to feel far from the island in their Bent Tree home.

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