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The median sale price for a single-family home was $138,700 in January.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • February 16, 2011
Home sales drop 21% in January

Despite the poor showing, the Sarasota Association of Realtors is touting the 28% rise in pending sales last month.

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Elenor Maxheim: "My style is pretty traditional, but I like a little flair, too."
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 15, 2011
Guest Fashion Editor - Elenor Maxheim

Guest Fashion Editor - Elenor Maxheim

  • Black Tie
Bicyclists are upset that the Florida Department of Transportation is willing to remove some of these signs along Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 15, 2011
Sign debate disrupts committee meeting

Bicyclists upset with a potential reduction in bicycle signs claimed they weren't involved in the process at a meeting Tuesday morning.

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The city would prefer to see a hotel built on the empty space north of the Palm Avenue parking garage.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • February 15, 2011
Developers seek 'hotel' site

City commissioner will be asked to approve the start of negotiations with companies wanting to build next to the Palm Avenue parking garage.

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One of the many tables at Shabbat Alive! dinner pose for a picture on Friday, Feb. 11 at Temple Emanu-El.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 15, 2011
Shabbat goes French at Temple Emanu-El

Temple Emanu-El held a French themed dinner during Shabbat Alive! on Friday, Feb. 11 at Temple Emanu-El. 190 people attended the dinner that was catered by Word of Mouth.

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300 couples kiss after renewing their vows to one another at the Say I Do, Again ceremony, Monday, Feb. 14 on Siesta Key Beach.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 15, 2011
GALLERY: Couples renew their vows on Valentine's Day

Over 300 couples participated in this year's Say I Do, Again ceremony, Monday, Feb. 14 on Siesta Key Beach.

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The city's multi-use recreational trail now runs through Bird Key Park.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • February 14, 2011
Renovated Bird Key Park opens

The city hopes to attract more users with four water access points, landscaping and more parking.

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  • News
The crowd at the opening night of the Fabulous Arts Boutqiue on Thursday, Feb. 11.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 13, 2011
FABulous turnout at Art Center Sarasota

The Fabulous Arts Boutique brought out quite a crowd this past weekend. FAB was held at Art Center Sarasota and ran from Thursday, Feb. 10 through Sunday Feb. 13.

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Anne Copeland, Yvette Cusack, Suzie Leith and Stephanie Keeley
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • February 13, 2011
GALLERY: Oaks Valentine's Day Dance

Dinner at The Oaks for a celebration of Valentine's Day was the choice for many couples on Feb. 13.

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Ruth and Bob Ireland are still madly in love after 68 years of marriage.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • February 12, 2011
YPG serves up romance at 'Lovers' Lunch'

The Young Professionals group teamed up with the Pines of Sarasota for a 'Lovers' Lunch' on Saturday, Feb. 12, in Cutter Hall at the Pines. YPG volunteers served a steak and champagne meal to more than 30 Pines residents who also took in a performance by the Riverview High School Chamber Choir.

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Elliott Waters with Lisa Ward, incoming president for Junior League
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 12, 2011
GALLERY: Stupid Cupid

Junior League of Sarasota County held its annual 'Stupid Cupid' party Saturday, at Ivory Lounge.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Co-Chairwoman Melissa Morrill and Laura Proctor show off their heart-shaped ruby rings.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 12, 2011
GALLERY: SYC 'Love on the Docks'

Saturday evening was filled with flowers, rings and all sorts of pretty things when Sarasota Yacht Club couples said 'I do' for the second time during a vow renewal ceremony held just in time for Valentine's Day.

  • Longboat Key
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Nina Anderson, Sandra Williamson, Cindy Ochi - all class of '81
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 11, 2011
50th Anniversary Tribute Dinner

50th Anniversary Tribute Dinner

  • Black Tie
Co-chairs Kathy Schersten, left, and Diana Olivieri, right, with Father Celestino Gutierrez, pictured center
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 11, 2011
'It's a Small World' Gala

'It's a Small World' Gala

  • Black Tie
Dr. Lina Abirafeh and Matthew Bower
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 11, 2011
Women In Power: An Empowerment Series 'Violence Against Women: What We Can Do'

Women In Power: An Empowerment Series 'Violence Against Women: What We Can Do'

  • Black Tie
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