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Bob Blanton submitted this sunset photo, taken at Turtle Beach on Siesta Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 24, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Soaring sunset

Bob Blanton submitted this sunset photo, taken at Turtle Beach on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
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Co-Chairwomen Terri Klauber and Denise Mei
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 23, 2011
'Cooking for Wishes' Interactive Luncheon

'Cooking for Wishes' Interactive Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System receives more than 700,000 patient visits a year.
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  • Loren Mayo
  • February 23, 2011
Sarasota Memorial named to America's 50 best hospitals

HealthGrades Elite recognized Sarasota Memorial in the top 1% of America's best hospitals.

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Titus Letschert and Betsie Coolidge
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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 23, 2011
Cafe L'Europe owner's charm flavored restaurants

Titus Letschert died Friday, Feb. 18 at the age of 67.

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Co-Chairwoman Kitty Cranor, special guest Cherie Blair and Co-Chairwoman Kathleen Weiner
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 22, 2011
Town Hall Platinum Dinner featuring Cherie Blair

Town Hall Platinum Dinner featuring Cherie Blair

  • Black Tie
As part of its economic-development goals, the city would like to build a hotel next to the Palm Avenue parking garage.
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  • Robin Roy
  • February 22, 2011
City approves hotel negotiations

At least three developers are interested in building a hotel on the vacant lot adjacent to the new Palm Avenue parking garage.

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Ed Weissman takes a look at a painting brought in by Dane Spencer to be appraised on Sunday, Feb. 20 at the Historical Society of Sarasota County's 2nd Annual Antiques and Appraisals Event, at Phillippi Estate.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 22, 2011
GALLERY: Antiques & Appraisals Event at Phillippi Estate Park

The Historical Society of Sarasota County and Sarasota County Parks and Recreation held their 2nd Annual Antiques & Appraisals Event this past weekend from Feb. 18 - Feb. 20.

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New College celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
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  • Loren Mayo
  • February 22, 2011
New College ranked No. 2 best value college in U.S.

The Princeton Review and USA Today have partnered to rank the nation's top 50 public and private colleges.

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Mary Benfer and Kathleen France
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 21, 2011
Legacy Luncheon featuring Lee Woodruff

Legacy Luncheon featuring Lee Woodruff

  • Black Tie
"My style is authentic to who I am - wearing the clothes you love is the privilege that comes with knowing who you are and what you want. Loving what you wear is always in style." - Doreen Sutherland
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 21, 2011
Guest Fashion Editor - Doreen Sutherland

Guest Fashion Editor - Doreen Sutherland

  • Black Tie
Bryan Wacha, 10, hussles to get to a ground ball during his game on Saturday, Feb. 19 at Twin Lakes Park during Central Sarasota Little League Opening Day.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 21, 2011
GALLERY: Central Sarasota Little League Opening Day

Central Sarasota Little League celebrated its Opening Day Feb. 19 at Twin Lakes Park.

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Early voting takes place Feb. 22 through March 6 at the Supervisor of Elections Office.
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  • Robin Roy
  • February 21, 2011
Early voting begins Tuesday

Three City Commission seats will be decided in the city election.

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Susan Kelleghan paints beyond the border of a photograph taken by her husband, Bill Miller.
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  • Loren Mayo
  • February 20, 2011
GALLERY: Downtown Sarasota Festival of the Arts

The 23rd annual art festival featured paintings, sculptures, photography, glass, wood, jewelry, and ceramics with prices ranging from $25 hand-designed earrings to $20,000 metal sculptures. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Downtown Sarasota Alliance.

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A large crowd turned out on Saturday, Feb. 19 for the Sarasota Exotic Car Fest in St. Armand's Circle.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 20, 2011
GALLERY: Sarasota Exotic Car Fest

The Sarasota Exotic Car Fest took place this Saturday, Feb. 19 on St. Armand's Circle. The event benefited The Child Protection Center, Inc.

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Co-Chairwomen Mary Ann Robinson and Shelley Binion
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 19, 2011
Best in Show Gala 'ARC Safari: The Companion Animal Jungle'

Best in Show Gala 'ARC Safari: The Companion Animal Jungle'

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