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Dr. Sean Snaith said a recovery in property values will lag two years behind other economic recovery indicators.
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  • Robin Roy
  • February 1, 2011
County to ignore state economic forecasts

Sarasota County staff believe the state's recovery predictions are so unlikely that they jeopardize crucial budget planning.

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Sarasota Crew members rowed with all their might during the remaining seconds of their 2010 ergathon.
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  • Loren Mayo
  • February 1, 2011
Sarasota Crew attempting Guinness records

Sarasota Crew hopes to snag three world records this Saturday.

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Extreme wear and tear on manholes, as well as underground gases eating away at them, require periodic replacement.
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  • Robin Roy
  • January 31, 2011
Manhole work will affect downtown traffic

Overnight lane closures are expected from Monday through Wednesday on Fruitville Road.

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Isaac and Gisele Azerad
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 30, 2011
American Technion Society Sarasota/Gulf Coast Chapter Annual Dinner Robert and Mildred Rosenthal

American Technion Society Sarasota/Gulf Coast Chapter Annual Dinner Robert and Mildred Rosenthal

  • Black Tie
Rich Abernathy, Karen Misantone and David, Katey and Helen Abernathy
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 30, 2011
Forks and Corks: The Grand Tasting

Forks and Corks: The Grand Tasting

  • Black Tie
Linda Whitacre, Bridget Spiess, Bishop Frank Dewane, Mary Kenealy-Barbetta and Julie Delaney
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 29, 2011
Catholic Charities Ball

Catholic Charities Ball

  • Black Tie
Boeing Boeing stars Jason Bradley and Kim Hausler with Bob Waechter
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 28, 2011
Starry Night Dinner Series highlighting 'Boeing Boeing'

Starry Night Dinner Series highlighting 'Boeing Boeing'

  • Black Tie
Birgene Linse, Sean McDonald, Grace Duffy and Renee Pitts perform "Little Red Riding Hood."
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  • Loren Mayo
  • January 28, 2011
Pajamarific party

Out-of-Door Academy preschoolers snuggled up for an afternoon of stories, songs and skits performed by their favorite teachers.

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Past Chairman of the EDC of Sarasota County, C.J. Fishman, and current president and CEO, Kathy Baylis
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • January 28, 2011
Economic Outlook Luncheon draws sell-out crowd

A sell-out crowd attended The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County's 2011 Economic Outlook Luncheon on Friday, Jan. 28, at Michael's On East. A record 380 guests turned out to hear the economic forecast for the upcoming year from keynote speaker Sean Snaith, Ph. D., an economist and Director of the Institute for Economic Competitiveness at the University of Central Florida.

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  • Stephanie Hannum
  • January 28, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Black Tie

It is one of our town's most established events -- Catholic Charities Ball takes place Jan. 29, at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

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These glowing martini glasses were a big hit with guests.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • January 27, 2011
Admiral Travel sparkles at celebration event

To mark its first anniversary as a Gulf Coast Connoisseur Club partner, Admiral Travel hosted a celebration event featuring interactive stations that showcased its top 25 travel partners.

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Kelsey Byers, Pastors from Sarasota Alliance Church, Mike Thompson and Ron Hiers, Amanda Deriesthal and Hailee Kurtz
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • January 27, 2011
Sarasota Christian School welcomes pastors

Students at Sarasota Christian School had an opportunity to interact with local pastors at the school's annual Pastor Day on Thursday, Jan. 27. Approximately 20 pastors from various congregations spent the morning visiting middle school and high school classes.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 27, 2011
Official opening will be a close shave

Russell Matthes and Troy Syprett, co-owners of Daiquiri Deck and Daiquiri Deck Raw, are refusing to shave their beards - at least for a little while.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 27, 2011
Make yourself right at home

We spotted cute and cuddly Zeus sprawled out on the sidewalk Jan. 19, outside of Pastry Art.

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Columbia University sophomores Dan Mullins, Caroline Lisankie, Maria Sulimirski and Eric Williams spoke at the luncheon.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 27, 2011
Columbia sophomores address local high school students

The Columbia University Club of Sarasota featured four Columbia sophomores during a luncheon Jan. 13, at the Field Club.

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