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Jean Rivoli strikes a pose.
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  • Maria Amodio
  • March 10, 2011
GALLERY: St. Michael Women's Guild Fashion Show

The St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church Women's Guild hosted their annual fashion show and luncheon Thursday, March 10 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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The canvassing board, City Attorney Robert Fournier, center, and City Auditor and Clerk Pamela Nadelini examine vote totals with an elections worker.
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  • Robin Roy
  • March 10, 2011
Caragiulo widens lead over Clapp

After counting 13 provisional ballots, District 2 City Commission challenger Paul Caragiulo stretched his lead over incumbent Commissioner Dick Clapp, but a recount will go on as scheduled.

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Susan Chapman is a private-practice attorney specializing in family law, criminal law and civil litigation.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 10, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Susan Chapman

Susan Chapman is well known for her civic duty. Her public service includes being president of the Hudson Bayou Neighborhood Association, former president of the CCNA and former chairwoman of the Police Advisory Panel. But there are several things that Sarasotans don't know about her.

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Paul Welch, Lynne Ross and Jim Doyle
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 10, 2011
Philanthropist honored at luncheon

First Step of Sarasota held its eighth annual Caring Hearts Luncheon Feb. 17, at Michael's On East.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 10, 2011
Irish to celebrate St. Paddy's Day early

Plan to strap on your green suspenders and shamrock headbands at the third annual Sham Rock Festival from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 12, on Hillview Street.

  • Sarasota
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Lola Keeler gets congratulated by Jane Johnson from SYC on Keeler's strike during the BKYC v. SYC bowling tournament on Monday, Feb. 28 at Sarasota Lanes.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 10, 2011
GALLERY: BKYC v. SYC Bowling Tournament

The last time Bird Key Yacht Club and Sarasota Yacht Club's bowling teams faced off against one another was five years ago. Prior to that the clubs had a yearly competition and the winning club would go home with the trophy and get to keep it until the following year when it could be back up for grabs. This year SYC won by a mere 141 points.

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Unit 602-S at Crescent Arms condominium, 6312 Midnight Pass Road, has two bedrooms, two baths and 977 square feet of living area. It sold for $525,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 10, 2011
Crescent Arms condo sells for $525,000

A condominium in Crescent Arms tops all real-estate transactions from Feb. 8 to Feb. 10.

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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 10, 2011
Lift station will close Osprey

A section of Osprey Avenue will be closed for approximately nine months, while work crews reroute pipes to a new lift station and renovate the bridge over Hudson Bayou.

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  • Robin Roy
  • March 10, 2011
Clapp, Caragiulo head to recount

The District 2 City Commission opponents were separated by just 11 votes. Meanwhile, District 1 will see a runoff, which leaves District 3 with the only clear-cut winner.

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Front row: Joan Hatt, Sara van Buskirk, Timmie Stewart and Frances Hillier. Back row: Doris Moran, Jane Schultz, Carroll Jenkins, Carol Brown and Kay Lynch
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 10, 2011
Unbreakable threads

The Friendship Knot Quilters’ Guild will host its 13th Biennial Quilt Show March 11 and March 12.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 10, 2011
Developers decry buffer zones

A proposal intended to make the approval process easier for the business community and also make it more accommodating for neighborhood residents has angered both groups.

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Emily "Mimi" Aftandilian holds Sabrina, Sasha and Little Spencer on a recent Saturday afternoon at PetSmart Sarasota.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • March 10, 2011
Feline fancy

Emily Aftandilian, founder of Mimi's Rescue, has rescued and placed more than 1,000 kittens and cats in permanent homes.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 10, 2011
Impact fee helps to fund public parking garages

The city offers developers the option of eliminating a parking garage from their private projects.

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  • Robin Roy
  • March 10, 2011
News Briefs

City Commission selects police panels chairmen; Overheard; Construction on next phase of MURT to begin

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  • March 10, 2011
Our View

Agenda for the new commission

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