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Brook Stevenson, 7, tries to copy the same yoga move as ReFlex teacher Allison Kummery on Saturday, March 19 at the Sarasota Springfest out at Palmer Ranch.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 19, 2011
GALLERY: Sarasota Springfest

The 5th Annual Sarasota Springfest took place on Saturday, March 19 out at Palmer Ranch. The 2011 Charity Partner of the Springfest included the Youth Programs of the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office, including PAL Sailor Circus, Pony PAL, Camp XRAYD and Streetwise Parenting.

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Jenni Kessock, second from left, was diagnosed with MS in November and her family got together to walk the Walk MS Sarasota on Saturday, March 19, at J.D. Hamel Park.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 19, 2011
GALLERY: Walk MS Sarasota

Walk MS Sarasota had over 350 participants raise money and walk in the 2K walk on Saturday, March 19, starting at J.D. Hamel Park.

  • Sarasota
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Scott Anderson and Susan Buck
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 19, 2011
'Las Meninas'

'Las Meninas'

  • Black Tie
Keith and Eileen Boehm with Alice and Rick DeMaria
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 18, 2011
Black & White Starry Night

Black & White Starry Night

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"My style is very versatile - I especially like to wear bright colors because they look good on my skin tone." - LaShawn Houston
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 18, 2011
Guest Fashion Editor - LaShawn Houston

Guest Fashion Editor - LaShawn Houston

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Eileen Scarfe and Jasmine Felton chose Japan as their country for International Fair.
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  • Loren Mayo
  • March 18, 2011
GALLERY: Julie Rohr Academy International Fair

Julie Rohr Academy students each studied a different country for the school's International Fair. Many dressed in costume, prepared a food dish native to that country, played music and presented a poster board of interesting facts.

  • Sarasota
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Officer Todd Tschetter received the Medal of Valor for protecting customers from an armed robber.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 18, 2011
Police, citizen heroes awarded

The Sarasota Police Department presents its annual awards for outstanding service to the community.

  • Sarasota
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Barbara Cervasio
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 17, 2011
Jewelry and Beauty Dress Up Party

Jewelry and Beauty Dress Up Party

  • Black Tie
Jennifer Guttieri, Rebecca Cioci, Peter Gustafson, Lauren Lockliear, Kaci Martin and Patrick Karrroll
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  • Loren Mayo
  • March 17, 2011
GALLERY: Shamrock St. Patrick's Day Block Party

Decked out in green boas, headbands, beads and even mohawks, the St. Paddy's Day party at Shamrock was a rockin' good time for all.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A group of adorable Irish dancers surrounds bagpiper Bill Buckley before he pipes them into the dining room for their St. Patrick's Day performance.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 17, 2011
GALLERY: BKYC St. Patrick's Day Party

Bird Key Yacht Club hosted a St. Paddy's Day party complete with Irish dancers and a bagpiper.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
About 700 Sarasota Military Academy students marched from their school campus to First Baptist Church to attend the funeral of Sean Leonard and his sister, Jessica.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 17, 2011
GALLERY: Students pay respect to siblings killed in crash

Sarasota Military Academy students marched from Orange Avenue to First Baptist Church, on Main Street, to show their support for Sean Leonard and his sister, Jessica -- two of four students who were killed in a car crash Sunday

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dr. Robyn Spirtas, president, Marie Avery and Jill Salazar, vice president
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 17, 2011
Business Observer 03.17.11

During its March luncheon, Successful Women Aligning Together honored member Marie Avery as its successful woman of the month.

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  • News
On Wednesday, dignitaries snip the ribbon that crossed the Honore Avenue extension, officially opening the 2.5-mile roadway stretching from Palmer Ranch to State Road 681.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 17, 2011
Honore Avenue extension opens

The new north-south connector roadway that winds through Palmer Ranch to State Road 681, in Nokomis, has raised some concerns for residents.

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Linda Holland, right, shares a laugh with former Mayor Mollie Cardamone at her Election Night party at Broadway Bar.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 17, 2011
Candidates prepare for runoff

City Commission candidates Willie Shaw and Linda Holland have two months to secure as many votes as possible to wrap up the District 1 race.

  • Sarasota
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The Lollicake Queen, Erin Zolner
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 17, 2011
Queen of Cakes

Mini cakes on a stick are popping up all over the place, and Sarasota's getting into the mix with the addition of the Lollicake Queen.

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