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Mary Lunkes, Eleanor Villardi, Carol Bauer and current president Kathy Roche.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Michael the Archangel Women's Guild Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon

St. Michael the Archangel Women's Guild held their annual Fashion Show and Luncheon, Wednesday, Feb. 29, at Michael's on East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chairwoman Ellie Brenan poses with Helen Krueger.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Stoneybrook Women's Golf Association Breast Health Golf Tournament

Each February, the members of the Stoneybrook Women's Golf Association devote the month to raising money for Breast Health Sarasota. On Tuesday, Feb. 28, their efforts culminated in a golf tournament and dinner. The night featured a silent auction, raffle prizes and a Chinese auction with more than 30 baskets.

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Sarasota city commissioner Shannon Snyder isn't sure if the city can afford the Sarasota Police Department any longer.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 29, 2012
City discusses budget cuts

A budget workshop led Sarasota City commissioners to debate whether major decisions need to be made to stop the financial bleeding, including getting rid of the city's police department.

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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • February 29, 2012
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

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Sal and Judith Barzilay with Pete and Beth Horowitz
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 28, 2012
'Enchanted Evening: A Salute to Strings'

'Enchanted Evening: A Salute to Strings'

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Honorary Chairwoman Debbi Benedict, speaker Kati Marton, event Chairwoman Cheryl Burnstein and Sue Hoffman
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 28, 2012
10th annual Junior League of Sarasota Sustainers Legacy Luncheon

10th annual Junior League of Sarasota Sustainers Legacy Luncheon

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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 28, 2012
FEB. 28: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 28, 2012
Keep Sarasota County Beautiful seeks volunteers for Great American Cleanup

Keep Sarasota County Beautiful is currently accepting registration of volunteers for the 2012 Great American Cleanup, which takes place from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 7, at sites throughout Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota County Commission Chair Christine Robinson focuses on economic development as Priority No. 1.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 28, 2012
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Christine Robinson

More than a year after former Gov. Charlie Crist appointed Christine Robinson to the Sarasota County Commission, she's busier than ever meeting with community groups and running commission meetings as the board's chair.

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Keith Fitzgerald is running for Congressman Vern Buchanan's District 16 seat this year.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 28, 2012
Fitzgerald unveils a pledge for citizens

Democratic Congressional District 16 candidate Keith Fitzgerald unveiled a pledge to citizens online today.

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Karen Marriott, Britt Viehman and Ron Kern
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 28, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Windsurfing Race at Sarasota Sailing Squadron

More than 40 windsurfers came out to the Sarasota Sailing Squadron, Saturday, Feb. 25, and Sunday, Feb. 26, to compete in a windsurfing competition out in the Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
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In Sunday’s case, the caller said he was a 15-year-old boy who had just shot both of his parents and would kill himself and anyone that came near him because a bomb strapped to his chest was set to go off in minutes.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 28, 2012
Sheriff reports prank 911 call

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Officer reports resources were wasted Sunday to respond to a fake 911 call.

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Interested advisory board applicants can contact the Office of the City Auditor and Clerk at City Hall, 1565 First St., Sarasota.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 28, 2012
City Hall seeks advisory board volunteers

The Sarasota City Commission needs several city citizens to serve on numerous city advisory boards.

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File photo of Siesta Key Beach
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 28, 2012
Sarasota named in Top Spring Break Destination for Families

Livability.com named Sarasota number one in its top-ten list of spring break destination for families.

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Peggy Abt with Barbara Epperson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 27, 2012
Sarasota Ballet Gala celebrating Iain Webb - Five Fabulous Years

Sarasota Ballet Gala celebrating Iain Webb - Five Fabulous Years

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