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The crowd at the opening night of the Fabulous Arts Boutqiue on Thursday, Feb. 11.
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  • February 13, 2011
FABulous turnout at Art Center Sarasota

The Fabulous Arts Boutique brought out quite a crowd this past weekend. FAB was held at Art Center Sarasota and ran from Thursday, Feb. 10 through Sunday Feb. 13.

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Dinner at The Oaks for a celebration of Valentine's Day was the choice for many couples on Feb. 13.

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Ruth and Bob Ireland are still madly in love after 68 years of marriage.
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YPG serves up romance at 'Lovers' Lunch'

The Young Professionals group teamed up with the Pines of Sarasota for a 'Lovers' Lunch' on Saturday, Feb. 12, in Cutter Hall at the Pines. YPG volunteers served a steak and champagne meal to more than 30 Pines residents who also took in a performance by the Riverview High School Chamber Choir.

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Elliott Waters with Lisa Ward, incoming president for Junior League
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GALLERY: Stupid Cupid

Junior League of Sarasota County held its annual 'Stupid Cupid' party Saturday, at Ivory Lounge.

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Co-Chairwoman Melissa Morrill and Laura Proctor show off their heart-shaped ruby rings.
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  • February 12, 2011
GALLERY: SYC 'Love on the Docks'

Saturday evening was filled with flowers, rings and all sorts of pretty things when Sarasota Yacht Club couples said 'I do' for the second time during a vow renewal ceremony held just in time for Valentine's Day.

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Nina Anderson, Sandra Williamson, Cindy Ochi - all class of '81
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50th Anniversary Tribute Dinner

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Co-chairs Kathy Schersten, left, and Diana Olivieri, right, with Father Celestino Gutierrez, pictured center
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'It's a Small World' Gala

'It's a Small World' Gala

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Dr. Lina Abirafeh and Matthew Bower
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  • February 11, 2011
Women In Power: An Empowerment Series 'Violence Against Women: What We Can Do'

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Dylan Davis whips his rope through the air during Jump Rope for Heart.
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  • February 11, 2011
GALLERY: ODA Jump Rope for Heart

Whatever they were doing - hopping, jumping, cart wheeling - Out-of-Door Academy students wore smiles that stretched from ear to ear during their Jump Rope for Heart event Friday, Feb. 11, at the school's Siesta Key campus.

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Briauna Jones, Deja DuBose and Anita Clark show their school spirit in their Booker Basketball t-shirts.
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  • February 11, 2011
Booker Middle School Tornado Trot

The cold and rainy weather didn't dampen the spirits of Booker Middle School students as they participated in the school's Tornado Trot on Friday, Feb. 11. Students walked, jogged and even danced around the ¼ mile track from 7:30 a.m. until noon to raise money to buy picnic tables so they could eat their lunch outside.

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Abby Telinger and A.J. Frye made a precious pair as a princess and a knight.
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  • February 11, 2011
Costumed cuties parade Ashton Elementary

Kindergarteners at Ashton Elementary School dressed as their favorite storybook characters for the school's Fairytale Parade on Friday, Feb. 11.

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Out-of-Door Academy preschoolers danced to "Lollipop" during the school's annual Jump Rope for Heart event today.
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  • February 11, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Lollipop, lollipop!

Out-of-Door Academy preschoolers danced to "Lollipop" during the school's annual Jump Rope for Heart event today.

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Diana Armbrust and Glo Reber
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  • February 10, 2011
Second Hand Rose Fashion Show and Luncheon

Second Hand Rose Fashion Show and Luncheon

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  • February 10, 2011
Locals veg out for eating contest

On Saturday, Veg restaurant, in Gulf Gate, held its own eating contest with a healthier twist - veggie burgers.

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  • February 10, 2011
FAB is not your momma's craft guild

The artists of Fabulous Arts Boutique will showcase their dazzling works starting with an opening reception from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, at Art Center Sarasota.

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