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Gloria Musicae musicians Esther Dickmann and Alicia Howington
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  • April 7, 2013
Gloria Musicae Presents "Music in Reel Time" with Dick Hyman and the Gloria Musicae Singers

Gloria Musicae Presents "Music in Reel Time" with Dick Hyman and the Gloria Musicae Singers

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Linda Coble and Sunny Kendrick had fun dancing to BC and the Gang.
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  • April 7, 2013
Florida Wine and Balloon Festival - Sip and Soar

Florida Wine and Balloon Festival - Sip and Soar

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Runners take off at the blare of the horn.
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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Run for the Turtles

Nearly 1,000 runners hit the beach Saturday, April 6 to help endangered turtles at Mote Marine Aquariums Run for the Turtles on Siesta Key Beach. The 5K sanctioned by the Manasota Track club and the 1-mile fun-run/walk provided major support for Mote Marine Laboratory's Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Program

  • Siesta Key
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Mary Beth Grey, Barbara Saaby and Charleen and Fred Gorbet
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Palm-Aire Art Association Gala

Supporters of the Art Association of the Palm-Aire Country Club gathered for the organization's annual gala event April 6, at the Palm-Aire Country Cub clubhouse.

  • East County
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Chuck and Jamie Smith
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Community Fund Gala

Local philanthropists gathered April 6, at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club, for the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund's annual gala fundraising event.

  • East County
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Lauren Redington, Eva Rey (with her cat, Mr. Darcy) and Lorena Abreu
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  • Josh Siegel
  • April 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Music on Main

Attendees flocked to Music on Main in Lakewood Ranch April 5 for free music, food booths and games. Bradenton band soulRcoaster performed disco, country and classic rock while proceeds from the event went to the Taylor Emmons Scholarship Fund.

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Molly and the Rev. Dr. Vince Carroll
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: The Rev. Dr. Vince Carroll installation service

Longboat Island Chapel installed the Rev. Dr. Vince Carroll as its sixth senior pastor Sunday, April 7.

  • Longboat Key
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Sue Borgelt and Linda Weiss
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Christ Church Farewell Party

Christ Church hosted a tropical-themed party Saturday, March 6, to say goodbye to seasonal members. The event featured a potluck, book sale and light-hearted costume contests.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mike and Evelyn Bryant
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 6, 2013
'A Night in Paris' Gala

'A Night in Paris' Gala

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Melissa and Michael Andersen
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  • April 6, 2013
Florida Wine and Balloon Festival - Smokin' Hot Cigar Dinner and Balloon Glow

Florida Wine and Balloon Festival - Smokin' Hot Cigar Dinner and Balloon Glow

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Chairs Wayne and Mindy Rollins with Bob the snake
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  • April 6, 2013
Orchid Ball 'Midnight at the Oasis'

Orchid Ball 'Midnight at the Oasis'

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Rhonda and Dan Deems
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  • April 6, 2013
Florida Wine and Balloon Festival - Grand Tasting, Brunch & Charity Auction

Florida Wine and Balloon Festival - Grand Tasting, Brunch & Charity Auction

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More than 150 runners participated.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom 5K

More than 150 runners turned out April 6 for Freedom Elementary School's 5K and one-mile fun run fundraising event.

  • East County
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Rikki and Frank Zeckel
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  • April 6, 2013
SFF Opening Night Party

SFF Opening Night Party

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Models gather at the end of the fashion show and show of their outfits one more time.
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  • April 5, 2013
Iconcept 2013

Iconcept 2013

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Sarah Marich and Ellen Schwartz
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  • April 5, 2013
Florida Wine and Balloon Festival - Glow Dinner

Florida Wine and Balloon Festival - Glow Dinner

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Susan Pearson and Suanne Martin
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 5, 2013
Florida Wine and Balloon Festival - Bayfront Showcase Lunch

Florida Wine and Balloon Festival - Bayfront Showcase Lunch

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Lynn Lotsey and Bev Meadows with Kelly the cockatoo
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Save Our Seabirds Soiree

Save Our Seabirds held its annual soiree Friday, April 5, to raise funds for hospital operations and food. The Resort at Longboat Key Club catered the event; acoustic guitarist Dean Miller performed.

  • Longboat Key
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Sherry and Morris Emigh with Jinny and Ron Johnson
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: The Inspiring Image and Journeys in Fine Art Photography

Two exhibits, "The Inspiring Image" and "Journeys in fine Art Photography," opened Friday, April 5, at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a division of the Ringling College of Art and Design.

  • Longboat Key
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Jack Otto and Anthony Hartman
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Hob Nob

Members of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce gathered Thursday, April 4, at Ed Smith Stadium for the annual Hob Nob networking event. Members dressed in tropical luau attire and enjoyed food, drink and socializing, as well as the opportunity to adorn the front page of the Sarasota Observer.

  • Sarasota
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The Longboat Key Police Department has named four of its officers sergeants this week.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 5, 2013
Police Department names new captains

A new organizational structure at the Longboat Key Police Department has made four officers sergeants.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 5, 2013
Sarasota Police identify Newtown shooting suspect

The Sarasota Police Department seek a convicted felon in connection with an April 3 shooting that caused school lockdowns.

  • Sarasota
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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 5, 2013
Patterson Foundation launches Legacy of Valor campaign

In the year leading up to the opening of Sarasota National Cemetery's Patriot Plaza, the Patterson Foundation will partner with community organizations to honor veterans and their families.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Blanche Barresi and Lucille Raia
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Women's Club of Sarasota April luncheon

Republican Women's Club of Sarasota met for their monthly luncheon Friday, April 5 at Michel's On East. This luncheon was accompanied with a fashion show debuting all the hottest looks of summer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 5, 2013
Lady Rams edge past Lady Sailors

The Riverview High softball team defeated rival Sarasota 2-1 April 3.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 5, 2013
Cougars win big

Adam Scalisi scored six goals to lead the Cardinal Mooney boys lacrosse team to a 17-2 victory over Tampa Prep in its final district game of the season April 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
Hymn for Her turn up the heat with new album — watch a clip in today's headlines!
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 5, 2013
April 5: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Manatee Schools to create new positions, eliminate assistant superintendents; Vandalism reported at Colony; Hymn for Her turn up the heat with new album; Weekend Best Bets

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sandy Mackman, Bonnie and Bill Chapman and Alice Wilkinson
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Tangerine Bay End of Season Party

Tangerine Bay residents said goodbye to another fun season Thursday, April 4, in the association's cabana clubhouse.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sandy Mackman, Bonnie and Bill Chapman and Alice Wilkinson
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Tangerine Bay End of Season Party

Tangerine Bay residents enjoyed a low country boil Thursday, April 4, in the association's cabana house.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 5, 2013
East County man steals TV from neighbor

A man from the Mill Creek community stole a flat screen television from the home of a man who lives across the street from him yesterday afternoon.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 5, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: Mote's Run for Turtles

Mote Marine Aquarium is hosting its 27th Annual Run for the Turtles to raise funds for conservation and research for the Sea Turtle Program at Mote Marine Aquarium.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Save Our Seabirds' soiree will include live and silent auctions, live entertainment and food from the Longboat Key Club & Resort. File photo
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 5, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Save Our Seabirds Soiree

Event will feature food from the Longboat Key Club & Resort and string musicians.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chairwoman Johanna Gustafsson, Girl of the Year Zandy Sanders, Chairman Chris Pinckney and “She Knows Where She’s Going” honoree Lisa Walsh
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 4, 2013
25th annual Celebration Luncheon

25th annual Celebration Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Robin Fernandez, who works at Nature of Being, and Marc Simms of Right Performance Management
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Business Alliance April Social

Business people enjoyed food, dance and conversation at the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's April Networking Social April 3. The event was held at the Holiday Inn, where attendees could taste samples off the Alamo Steak House menu.

  • East County
  • News
One week after hinting at an administrative shake-up Manatee County Schools Superintendent Rick Mills proposed a new organizational chart.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 4, 2013
Manatee Schools to create new positions, eliminate assistant superintendents

New Superintendent Rick Mills proposed a new organizational chart that will replace assistant superintendent positions held by Bob Gagnon and Scott Martin with two deputy superintendent positions.

  • East County
  • Schools
Homeless man arrested for murder — learn more about it in today's headlines!
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 4, 2013
April 4: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Homeless man arrested for murder; Semitruck overturns into river in East County; City plans Lido renourishment; Gullett students help plant garden at White House

  • Longboat Key
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