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Town Hall 2015 chairwoman Nancy Morgan, Ringling College of Art & Design President Larry Thompson and Town Hall 2016 chairwoman Chris Cremer at the final luncheon for the RCLA Town Hall 2015 Lecture Series.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 31, 2015
Bernanke gives economic forecast to close Town Hall 2015

The Ringling College LibraryAssociation closed out the 2015 Town Hall lecture series with speaker Ben Bernanke.

  • Sarasota
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Greylin, $148 at Fresh; Lavendar Brown printed shift dress, $160, at Fresh; Sachin & Babi Majestic Dress, $495, at The Met; Missoni brought back some of its classic patterns this season, seen here in these dresses at The Met.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 31, 2015
Fashion Insider: Spring Trends

Black Tie stopped in our local fashion houses to see what’s in store and find out what will be sticking around through fall.

  • Black Tie
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  • Amanda Morales
  • March 31, 2015
Karl Rove among 2016 Town Hall speakers

Inspirational leaders are the theme for the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall 2016 Lecture Series. The first in that list will be former Israeli President Shimon Peres is scheduled to kick off the 2016 series on January 19.

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Lido Key residents have said a renourishment plan is badly needed to replenish eroded portions of the shoreline.
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  • David Conway
  • March 30, 2015
Updated Big Pass dredge study shows no effects on Siesta Key

In a new report, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reiterates its position that a planned Lido shoreline renourishment project would not negatively impact Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 30, 2015
Black Tie Untied: The Firefly Gala

Black Tie Untied takes you behind the scenes at The Firefly Gala.

  • Black Tie
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 30, 2015
Sarasota County commissioners to discuss mobility fees

The board will head an update at tomorrow's meeting on the mobility plan.

  • Sarasota
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Brianna Waters leads the palm procession tugging Domingo Ramos the donkey at Church of the Redeemer
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 29, 2015
Redeemer marks Palm Sunday

Members of the Church of Redeemer congregation gathered for an English and Spanish bilingual mass for Palm Sunday.

  • Sarasota
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Firefly Gala Chairwoman Ariane Dart on stage before the Bret Michaels concert
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 28, 2015
The Firefly Gala

Guests attended The Firefly Gala on Saturday, March 28, at The Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club.

  • Black Tie
Christine Fisher and Grace Pomije race crawfish down a course.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 28, 2015
St. Martha’s spices up Cajun Crawfish & Seafood Festival

Families spent the day enjoying live music, games and food at the 4th annual Cajun Crawfish & Seafood Festival Saturday, March 28 at St. Martha Catholic School.

  • Sarasota
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Abbi Peters and Alexa Freck flutter down the path at Historic Spanish Point for the Fairy House Festival.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 28, 2015
Fairies take flight at Historic Spanish Point

The trails of Historic Spanish Point are especially enchanting for the 2nd annual Fairy House Festival as families meandered the paths lined with handmade fairy homes.

  • Sarasota
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Co-Chairs Chip Gaylor and Marjorie Floyd
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 27, 2015
Pique Nique Sur la Baie

Guests attended New College of Florida's Pique Nique Sur la Baie on Friday, March 17, at New College of Florida-Charles Ringling Mansion.

  • Black Tie
Mark Garza of Now That’s a Wrap and Barb Schust
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 27, 2015
Expo showcases Osprey, Nokomis businesses

Local businesses had the opportunity to showcase what they have to offer at the Bentley's Boutique Hotel in Osprey Saturday, March 28. The expo also offered workshops and featured speakers like Chef John Moeller, who once served as the White House Chef.

  • Sarasota
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Co-Chairs Dave and Brenda Maraman and Lucille and Bill Smith (not pictured: Mike and Kathy Martella)
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 27, 2015
Van Wezel Foundation Gala

The Van Wezel Foundation hosted its annual gala featuring Sarah McLachlan on Friday, March 27, at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Black Tie
Longboat Key Town Manager David Bullock discusses solutions and issues for solving seasonal congestions leaving Longboat Key into Sarasota.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 27, 2015
Republican club discusses seasonal traffic woes

embers of the Sarasota Republican Club had a chance to ask questions and air grievances regarding seasonal traffic congestion Thursday evening. A panel consisting of Longboat Key Town Manager David Bullock and Sarasota City Manager Tom Barwin was moderate

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 27, 2015
New Starbucks slated for the North Trail

North Tamiami Trail could get its first Starbucks, as the city of Sarasota is reviewing plans for the popular coffee shop to replace the former site of El Pescador.

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