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The permanent police panels were formed after a police-brutality case in June 2009.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 7, 2011
Commission to select police panel chairmen

Commissioners will select the chairmen of the two new permanent police panels, which will advise on police-policy matters.

  • Sarasota
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Crista Cotton and Lyndsy McDonald of Cakes by Design
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 6, 2011
GALLERY: Chocolate Sundae

Chocolate-lovers united to devour chocolately creations during United Cerebral Palsy's Chocolate Sundae even.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Marco Bell, Monica Spain, Diane Kinghorn and Kim Foy were all decked out on Sunday, March 6 for the 1st Annual Sarasota Mardi Gras that was held at Voocaray in Gulf Gate.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 6, 2011
GALLERY: 1st Annual Mardi Gras at Voocaray

The 1st Annual Sarasota Mardi Gras happened this past Sunday, March 6 at Voocaray in Gulf Gate. The event was not only for fun, but 25% of the proceeds from the event went to the local Habitat for Humanity.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sam and Peggy Albano
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 5, 2011
Miracle Ball 'Through the Looking Glass'

Miracle Ball 'Through the Looking Glass'

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Liliana Aguilar and title sponsor Beatrice Friedman
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 5, 2011
Sarasota Orchestra 'Behind the Mask' Gala

Sarasota Orchestra 'Behind the Mask' Gala

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Robert Reubideaux, Vickie Hornberger and Richard Carpenter with Sheri and Artie Nadelman had a great time at the event.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 5, 2011
GALLERY: Chillounge Night

Complete with a Brazilian Samba parade, runway fashion show and fabulous cuisine, the event, which benefits United Cerebral Palsy, was a hit for socialites.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Annette and Edward Codelia and Susan Horrigan
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • March 5, 2011
GALLERY: Crowley 'Starry Nite'

The Crowley Museum and Nature Center held their annual 'Starry Nite' event on Saturday, March 5, at Crowley.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Riverview High School senior Amanda Rutherford paints an owl on A.J. Caldwell's arm.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • March 5, 2011
GALLERY: Boatyard Village Community Day

The Boatyard Village hosted a community day to benefit the local non-profit sports organization, "The View," on Saturday, March 5. The event featured a silent auction at the Boatyard Waterfront Bar and Grill, a jump house and face painting and a bake sale in Hula's Market Place.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jim Day, Tony Silvestri, Warren Bross and Milton Kochert
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 5, 2011
GALLERY: Relay for Life Tennis Benefit

A group of tennis buffs duked it out on the courts for three hours Saturday, at the Siesta Key Public Tennis Courts to benefit the American Cancer Society.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mike and Tonya Gowan and Dawn Donoghue
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 5, 2011
GALLERY: SYC Casino Night

The Sarasota Yacht Club Charitable Foundation held its annual "Casino Night" fundraiser to benefit the Sarasota Youth Sailing Program.

  • Longboat Key
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Krystyna Sznurkowski and Sarah Kunkel talk with Lori Frary, owner of Frary Gallery in the Rosemary District during Rosemary Rising.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 5, 2011
GALLERY: Rosemary Rising

The Spring Rosemary Rising event was this past Thursday, March 3 from 5-9 pm in the Rosemary District.

  • Sarasota
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Honoree Fran Lambert with David and Molly Jackson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 4, 2011
Lunch for the Cure honoring Frances Lambert

Lunch for the Cure honoring Frances Lambert

  • Black Tie
Cameron Seguin cheers on her big sister by waving pom-poms in the air.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 4, 2011
GALLERY: Tatum Ridge Elementary Jog-a-thon

Students at Tatum Ridge Elementary competed in a school-wide jog-a-thon Friday.

  • Sarasota
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Models by the dozen posed during a colorful street parade during Chillounge Night 2010.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 4, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Chillounge Night

The upscale outdoor party returns to Palm Avenue this Saturday.

  • Sarasota
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A 125-foot tower proposed on this county property would look like a pine tree to blend in with its surroundings.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 4, 2011
T-Mobile seeks Palmer Ranch tower

Residents will have an opportunity next week to hear the proposal for a 125-foot communications tower off McIntosh Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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