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The St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church Women's Guild hosted their annual fashion show and luncheon Thursday, March 10 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

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The canvassing board, City Attorney Robert Fournier, center, and City Auditor and Clerk Pamela Nadelini examine vote totals with an elections worker.
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