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Barb Baldy and Nan Kahle are visiting from Ohio.
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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • February 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : 19th Annual Siesta Key Craft Festival

Siesta Key held it's 19th Annual Craft Festival Saturday, Feb. 9 and Sunday, Feb. 10 on Ocean Boulevard to show of unique talent and draw visitors. More than 100 exhibitors sold their work to hundreds of people. Dick Cooley, an exhibitor from Wisconsin that makes figurines out of scrap metal and spark plugs said, 'the weather has been my favorite part of the show, hopefully I will come back next year.'

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Diana and Marta Rosansky
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Valentine's Day Dance

Members of the Sarasota Yacht Club celebrated Valentine's Day with a dinner dance Saturday, Feb. 9.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Spyridoula Collum danced Hellenic Folk. She used to teach belly dancing for nearly 30 years
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Greek Glendi

The St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church held its 29th annual Greek Glendi Feb. 7 though Feb. 10. This year's edition featured Greek folk dancing, live music by ELLADA, a marketplace with jewelry and crafts, church tours and, of course, homemade Greek food.

  • East County
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Mellonie Smicklas, Elise Matthes and Karen Flanigan
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 9, 2013
Cat Depot's 10th Anniversary 'Forget Me Not' Gala

Cat Depot's 10th Anniversary 'Forget Me Not' Gala

  • Black Tie
Chairwomen Janelle Beruff, Cornelia Matson, Pauline Joerger, Margaret Wise and Ariane Dart
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 9, 2013
Palm Ball 'All Aboard for Conservation'

Palm Ball 'All Aboard for Conservation'

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Ron, Dominic, Yoanna and Ryan Javante
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Willis Movie Night

More than 300 people sat under the stars outside Willis Elementary School to watch 'Despicable Me' at the school's movie night Feb. 8. The school's fifth grade parent committee ran the food stands at its second Willis Movie Night this school year.

  • East County
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Lizzy Ebury, Anmarie Jeter and Jordan Cangro beat their fathers to the dance floor.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Sweetheart Dance

Braden River Elementary School female students gave their fathers and grandfathers a pre-Valentines Day treat at the school's Sweetheart Dance Feb. 8. Formerly called the Father/Daughter Dance, the event featured dancing, fancy dresses and dessert.

  • East County
  • Schools
Linda Hooey and Susan Cotter of Lindt Chocolate
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 50th Annual Chamber Dinner

The Manatee Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 50th Annual Chamber Dinner - and 124 years in business - Feb. 7 at Polo Grill & Bar.

  • East County
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Honorees Kathy Schersten and Deacon Humberto Alvia
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 8, 2013
Honoring Our Angels: Kathy Schersten and Deacon Humberto Alvia

Honoring Our Angels: Kathy Schersten and Deacon Humberto Alvia

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Don't miss this weekend's best bets!
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 8, 2013
Feb. 8: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Traffic Light caused Longboat delays Thursday; Heritage Harbour CDD meeting results in two resignations; 'Mowingate' fix focus of budget workshop

  • Longboat Key
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 8, 2013
Riverview holds off Tampa Plant

The Riverview High girls basketball team defeated Tampa Plant 57-42 in the Class 8A-Region 2 quarterfinals Feb. 7.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 8, 2013
Cardinal Mooney ousted in regional quarterfinals

The Cardinal Mooney High girls basketball team suffered a 45-34 loss to Indian Rocks Christian in the Class 3A-Region 3 quarterfinals Feb. 7.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 8, 2013
Lady Sailors stopped in regional quarterfinals

The Sarasota High girls basketball team saw its season come to an end with a 43-29 loss to Stuart Martin County in the Class 7A-Region 3 quarterfinals Feb. 7

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 8, 2013
Sarasota Christian advances to semifinals

The Sarasota Christian girls basketball team cruised to a 60-38 victory over Southwest Florida Christian in the Class 2A-Region 3 quarterfinals Feb. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 8, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: Longboat Key Education Center dance presentation

Longboat Key Education Center will host sacred dance presentation

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Cardinal Mooney’s Abby Donofrio, No. 32, does a pick to stop Indian Rocks’ Rebecca Lizotte, No. 11, from taking the ball from Cardinal Mooney’s Camille Giardina, No. 22.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney v. Indian Rocks Christian

Cardinal Mooney hosted Indian Rocks Christian Thursday, Feb. 7, for the girls basketball quarterfinal game. Cardinal Mooney was down 19 to 23 at the half and were unable to come back during the second half. The final score was 45-34, Indian Rocks Christian.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 8, 2013
ODA tennis teams open season undefeated

The Out-of-Door Academy boys and girls tennis teams both opened the season with a pair of victories Feb. 5 and 7.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River High senior Trevon Young, pictured with his mom Tracey Young, signed a national letter-of-intent Feb. 8 to play football for the University of Florida.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 8, 2013
Young signs with Gators

Braden River High senior Trevon Young signed a national letter-of-intent this morning to play football for the University of Florida.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 8, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Suncoast Porsche Cup

This Sunday's polo match will include a "Chinese New Year" themed tailgate contest.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 8, 2013
Heritage Harbour CDD meeting results in two resignations

Chairman Joseph Jaudon and District Manager Jim Ward resigned from their respective posts.

  • East County
  • News
Margaret Lanier and her children, Sidney, Bridget and Trey enjoy entering photography contests, and Lanier says that she has taken some of her favorite photos right in her own backyard.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 8, 2013
Design and Dine finalists: Margaret Lanier

Margaret Lanier grew up hiking and enjoying Florida's outdoors. Now a photographer, much of her work is nature-centric.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 8, 2013
Firehouse Subs donates AEDs to Longboat police

The department will receive 11 of the life-saving devices.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cindy Krider's service dog, Euker, was originally a pet, but after she discovered he could detect blood-sugar levels, she took him to a trainer to become a certified service dog.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 8, 2013
Design and Dine finalists: Jamie and Cindy Krider

Jamie Krider and his wife, Cindy, are new homeowners in Sarasota. The couple, along with Cindy's 13-year-old diabetes service dog, Euker, recently relocated from Osprey.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In addition to working full time at the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce, Kevin Cooper is a full-time student, who is taking online classes at night to earn his MBA from Florida State University
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 8, 2013
Design and Dine Finalists: Missy and Kevin Cooper

When Kevin Cooper, executive director of the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce wraps up his day at the office, he heads home to do some reading. Unfortunately, his literature usually consists of dense business textbooks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Public Works Director Juan Florensa said it was discovered around 1 p.m. Thursday the light wasn't working properly and it was reset at 4:30 p.m. by a traffic engineer.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 8, 2013
Traffic light caused Longboat delays Thursday

Longboaters attempting to get to downtown Sarasota or St. Armands Circle Thursday had an hour wait to deal with, thanks to a faulty traffic light at Longboat Club Road, just before the New Pass Bridge.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
County commissioners highlighted maintenance of the roughly 110 sports fields or structures as a priority during a Dec. 7 retreat.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 8, 2013
'Mowingate' fix focus of budget workshop

Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid will request $663,000 to hire 24 full-time employees and $390,000 for equipment to buffer roadside mowing during a Feb. 8 budget workshop.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ambassador James Joseph, Roxie Jerde, president and CEO, and Phil Delaney, board chair
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 7, 2013
Legacy Society Recognition Luncheon

Legacy Society Recognition Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Traffic on Gulf of Mexico Drive and St. Armands Circle is causing delays.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 7, 2013
Longboat traffic causes delays

Traffic on Gulf of Mexico Drive heading southbound is backed up to the Bay Isles Parkway traffic light.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy today's Daily Headlines with Emily Walsh
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 7, 2013
Feb. 7: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Standing their ground; North Trail development hits roadblock; First impressions: Jeff Mayers

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Alta Vista students watch as Amy Mazner accepts her award.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 7, 2013
School Board honors teacher of the year finalists

Sarasota County School Board members made their rounds to three schools Thursday, Feb. 7, to surprise the three finalists for the annual Teacher of the Year competition.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 7, 2013
Cougars roar into finals

The Cardinal Mooney High boys basketball team cruised to a 74-34 victory over St. Stephen's in the Class 3A-District 10 semifinals Feb. 5.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 7, 2013
Six Sailors advance to regional tourney

Six Sarasota High wrestlers finished in the top four at the Class 3A-District 8 tournament Feb. 2 to qualify for the Class 3A-Region 2 tournament Feb. 8-9, at Kissimmee Osceola High.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 7, 2013
Sailors fall in district quarterfinals

The Sarasota High boys basketball team saw its season come to an end with a 40-26 loss to Venice in the Class 7A-District 11 quarterfinals Feb. 4.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 7, 2013
Lady Sailors breeze to district crown

The Sarasota High girls basketball team cruised to a 43-29 victory over Port Charlotte in the Class 7A-District 11 championship Feb. 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 7, 2013
Pirates stopped short in OT

The Braden River High boys basketball team saw its season come to a close with a 69-61 loss to Charlotte in overtime of the Class 7A-District 11 semifinals Feb. 6.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Approximately 20 firefighters were on scene Wednesday.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 7, 2013
UPDATE: Wiring caused Gulfside Drive fire

The fire destroyed 85% of a home and left a family dog and rabbit dead.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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