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Embracing Our Differences is one of the many organizations Debbie Haspel and her husband, Larry, are involved with in Sarasota. “Larry is on the Embracing Our Differences Advisory Committee and we sponsored this panel in the Marina Jack’s exhibit,” says D
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 15, 2015
People with Purpose: Debbie Haspel

In 2009, Debbie Haspel moved to Sarasota to retire and play golf. Since then, she’s become involved in a variety of causes and serves on the board of three organizations — but she hasn’t golfed in a year.

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  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 14, 2015
Ben & Jerry’s celebrates Free Cone Day

Lovers of ice cream around the globe enjoyed their favorite treat at Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s on April 14.

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Graduate of the class of 1947 Evelyn West looks for her photo in the yearbook.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • April 14, 2015
Alumni gather for SHS Grand Reunion

On Sunday, April 12 Sarasota High School alumni joined former classmates from classes ranging from 1941 to 2014 for a Grand Reunion at Robarts Arena.

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  • Neighbors
The four candidates spoke about major issues such as homelessness and affordable housing at Monday's forum.
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  • David Conway
  • April 14, 2015
Commission candidates discuss party politics

At a neighborhood association forum Monday night, the four candidates vying for two open Sarasota City Commission talked about the partisan element of the nonpartisan race.

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  • News
Michelle Kapreilian, Geri Jo Manson and Jennifer Abbott
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 14, 2015
Giving Matters 2015 Gems of Philanthropy Luncheon

The Association of Fundraising Professionals hosted the Giving Maters 2015 Gems of Philanthropy Luncheon on Tuesday, April 14, at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 14, 2015
Erosion persists on Siesta Key beach

A public beach access near Point of Rocks is disappearing as sand diminishes.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 14, 2015
Judge slashes Culverhouse award in Benderson lawsuit

A Sarasota County judge reversed a jury’s decision in a high-profile case where developer Hugh Culverhouse Jr. had accused other developers of cutting him out of a lucrative mixed-use project through political machinations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A developer is contracted to purchase the property at 402 N. Washington Blvd. and plans to demolish the existing buildings.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 13, 2015
Dairy Queen planned for U.S. 301

On Wednesday, developers will go before the city’s Development Review Committee to discuss plans for a Dairy Queen at U.S. 301 and Fourth Street.

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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 13, 2015
County proceeds with review of Big Pass dredge

Sarasota County has started conversations with consulting firm Atkins  to vet the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to mine Big Pass to renourish Lido Key.

  • Sarasota
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Curator for the Ca‘dZan Ron McCarty and Sarasota Garden Club President Olivia Haynes with a portrait of Mable Ringling from 1905.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 13, 2015
Garden Club awards scholarships for local high school seniors

The Sarasota Garden Club spent the morning recapping a successful year and recognizing members for their efforts at an annual meeting and luncheon at IMG Academy Golf Club.

  • Sarasota
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Rosemary Kenyon shows off her lantern.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 12, 2015
Artists, residents celebrate Siesta Fiesta

Artists’ booths took over Ocean Boulevard in Siesta Key Village for the two-day art and craft festival April 11 to 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sepi and Ryan Ackerman with Emily and Rob Stroud
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 11, 2015
Sailors & Sandals

Take Stock in Children hosted Sailors & Sandals at the Sandcastle Resort on Lido Key on Saturday, April 11.

  • Black Tie
Lillian Hafner and Ella Hanna
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 11, 2015
Laurel Park parties with Tunes in the Park

Music echoed from Laurel Park where residents gathered for the semi-annual Tunes in the Park on Saturday, April 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ellen Cavanaugh, Terry Sullivan, Daniel Avshalomov and Charlotte Isaacs
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 10, 2015
La Musica 'Musical Chefs'

La Musica hosted its annual interactive dinner ‘Musical Chefs’ on Friday, April 10, at Michael’s On East.

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Calvin Burnett, Ben and Ashlee Hutchens, Dan and ‘Champion for Girls’ Award Recipient Sherry Watts and Danny and Fondren Watts
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 10, 2015
27th annual Celebration Luncheon

Girls Inc. hosted its 27th annual Celebration Luncheon 'Fuel Her Fire' on Friday, April 10, at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

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