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  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 23, 2015
Sarasota County 4-H'ers compete for grand champion at county fair

Samantha Hix won grand champion at her first year in the show ring with her heifer, Hope.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 23, 2015
County commissioners consider $109 million referendum

The public safety campus would receive $95 million; the downtown central energy plant would get the remainder.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 23, 2015
VIDEO: Neil deGrasse Tyson criticizes Ted Cruz’ comments during Sarasota visit

Astrophysicist Neil Degrasse Tyson discussed NASA funding and his role in the demotion of Pluto to a dwarf planet at the latest installment of the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series.

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  • Cliff Roles
  • March 23, 2015
An Evening at the Avant-Garde ‘Comic Capers’

Ringling College of Art and Design hosted An Evening at the Avant-Garde ‘Comic Capers’ Saturday, March 22.

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AJC 2015 Spring Award Recipients Alfred and Jean Weidner Goldstein
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 22, 2015
AJC 2015 Spring Award Dinner

AJC hosted its 2015 Spring Award Dinner honoring Alfred and Jean Weidner Goldstein on Sunday, March 22, at Michael's On East.

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  • Amanda Morales
  • March 22, 2015
Family Promise indulges in Just Desserts

Wine, sweets and smooth music were all on the menu for the Family Promise Sarasota event the 7th annual Just Desserts Friday, March 20 at the Payne Park Auditorium.

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Dr. James Atsaides and Mel Nash
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 21, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund 2015 Gala 'The Mad Hatter'

The Lakewood Ranch Community Fund hosted its 2015 Gala ‘The Mad Hatter’ on Saturday, March 21, at Lakewood Ranch Country Club.

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Terri Schubel found a golf ball near the parking lot during the cleanup on Saturday, March 21.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 21, 2015
Residents pitch in at Siesta for Great American Cleanup

As part of the Great American Cleanup residents and members of the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce picked up trash on Siesta Beach Saturday, March, 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Stacey Bloom, Chairwoman Kelly Marsh and Ashley Bloom
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 21, 2015
4th annual Red Hot!

Suncoast Blood Bank hosted its 4th annual Red Hot! event on Saturday, March 21, at The Francis.

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Mike and Sherry Edwards with Diann and Chuck Flanders
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 21, 2015
Florida Winefest and Auction: Grand Tasting Brunch and Charity Auction

Guests attended the Florida Winefest and Auction: Grand Tasting Brunch and Charity Auction on Saturday, March 21, at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall bayfront.

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Florida Winefest and Auction hosted its Banquet on the Block on Friday, March 20, on Lemon Avenue.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 20, 2015
Florida Winefest and Auction Banquet on the Block

More than 200 guests attended Florida Winefest and Auction Banquet on the Block on Friday, March 20, on Lemon Avenue.

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Florida Winefest and Auction hosted its Banquet on the Block on Friday, March 20, on Lemon Avenue.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 20, 2015
Florida Winefest and Auction Banquet on the Block

More than 200 guests attended Florida Winefest and Auction's Banquet on the Block on Friday, March 20, on Lemon Avenue.

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 20, 2015
Mote Parties on the Pass

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium hosted its Party on the Pass fundraiser event on March 20.

  • Longboat Key
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Julie August and Frances Misantone with Karen and Brooke Misantone
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 20, 2015
Wine Walk to Ca'd'Zan

Guests attended The Ringling's Wine Walk to Ca'd'Zan on Friday, March 20, at the Ca'd'Zan.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 20, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 3.19.2015

Cops Corner: Sarasota 3.19.2015

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