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Jen Blanco
January 8, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Jazz on Sunday

Jazz enthusiasts enjoyed an evening of smooth jazz, rock and rhythm and blues by the Les DaCosta Quartet during the Jazz Club of Sarasota's Jazz on Sunday event Jan. 8 at the Polo Grill and Bar. The club hopes to make Jazz on Sunday a monthly event.

East County
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Rachel S. OHara
January 8, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Thunder by the Bay

The 14th Annual Thunder by the Bay Motorcycle Festival took place Jan. 6 - 8 in downtown Sarasota.

Sarasota
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Mallory Gnaegy
January 8, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Affinities performance

The opening to Affinities included a performance incorporating Rebecca Allan and Ken Cro-Ken's work on Friday, Jan. 6 at Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design. The performance presented Multiple Oneness Ken Cro-Kens live painting and video-streaming of his work to Oboist Matt Sullivan's music. Horizon Lines followed, featuring Hermitage Artist Retreat Fellow and composer Laura Kaminsky's music performed by Oxygen 3 during a film incorporating Hermitage Artist Retreat Fellow Rebecca Allen's work. Attendees could view the exhibition following the performance. The exhibition runs through Feb. 24 and features the artist's work.

Longboat Key
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Observer Staff
January 8, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Garden Club's spaghetti dinner

The Sarasota Garden Club held their annual spaghetti dinner, Saturday, Jan. 8, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Dinner will include salad, spaghetti, and spumoni for dessert.

Sarasota
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Rachel S. OHara
January 8, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Sounds of the Soul

Cheryl Losey, principal harpist of the Saraosta Orchestra, performed Friday, Jan. 6, for 'Sounds of the Soul' at Pine Shores Presbyterian.

Siesta Key
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Rachel S. OHara
January 8, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: 20th Anniversary PAL Bowl

The top, senior football players from Sarasota and Manatee county took one another one in the 20th Annual Brad Price Memorial PAL Bowl, Friday, Jan. 6, at Booker High. Manatee County All-Stars won the game 20-17.

Sarasota
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Mallory Gnaegy
January 8, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Fuzion Dance

The Longboat Key Education Center held its first 'In the Spotlight' performance with members from the modern dance troupe Fuzian Dance on Friday, Jan. 6. Rehearsal Director Alyson Dolan, dancer Jahrel Thompson and Artistic Director Leymis Bolas performed a variety of their selections. After a few numbers, the audience joined in the fun with some salsa dancing.

Longboat Key
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Black Tie Staff
January 8, 2012

'Perlman and Pearls' Gala

Black Tie

Black Tie Staff
January 7, 2012

Platinum Dinner and Lecture featuring Tina Brown

Black Tie

Robin Hartill
January 7, 2012

Key Club likely to appeal writ ruling

Town Attorney David Persson recommended that the town appeal if the Key Club appeals.

Longboat Key
News

Jen Blanco
January 7, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River soccer versus Lakewood Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team proved its still in the hunt for the top seed in the Class 4A-District 11 tournament after defeating rival Braden River 3-2 in a district match Jan. 6. Jason Ferguson gave the Mustangs an early 1-0 lead before the Pirates' Matt McNab scored off an assist by Danny Lane to even the game 1-1 at halftime. Lakewood (7-1-3) reclaimed the lead on a goal by Ryan Sollazzo. Lane scored off an assist from Fabio Vasconcellos to pull Braden River (8-2) even with the Mustangs. But the Mustangs' Jimmy Jaime scored the game-winning goal off a cross from Bill Louberti with five minutes remaining in the game. Across town, the Lakewood Ranch High girls team came back from a 2-0 deficit to tie rival Braden River 2-2 in district action. Tyler Gordon scored on an assist from Morgan Salmon in the final minute to lift the host Lady Mustangs (10-3-2, 9-2-1) to a tie with their East County rivals. Carly Provan scored both goals for the Lady Pirates (5-4-3 4A-11) off assists by Kayla Gray. Juliana Guida scored on an assist from Taylor Halligan with 17 minutes remaining to get Lakewood back into the match. The Lady Mustangs finished second behind Venice in the final regular-season standings while Braden River was third.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
January 6, 2012

Lakewood Ranch Little Leaguer hits for the cycle

Nine-year-old Parker Venuto hit etched his name into the record books Nov. 11 when he hit for the cycle for the first time in his young career.

East County
Sports

Pam Eubanks
January 6, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Molly's Mac n' Cheese S'Mac Down

East County residents gorged themselves on macaroni and cheese from amateur and professional chefs during the Gulf Coast Cheese Fest's Molly's Mac n' Cheese S'Mac Down Jan. 6, at the Polo Grill and Bar.

East County
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Pam Eubanks
January 6, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Student Art Exhibit

The Manatee Cultural Alliance welcomed student artists from Lakewood Ranch High School Jan. 6, as the Alliance hosted a special artist reception. Lakewood Ranch High School Art Academy Student Art Exhibit will run through Jan. 27.

East County
News

Kurt Schultheis
January 6, 2012

Vote to fire Bartolotta fails

The Sarasota City Commission voted unanimously Friday to continue an investigation and refer findings to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

Siesta Key
News

Rachel Brown Hackney
January 6, 2012

FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Catherine Luckner

You might know Catherine Luckner as the Siesta Key Association President, but how much do you really know about her? Find our five interesting facts in our candid Q&A.

Siesta Key
News

Nick Friedman
January 6, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Dream Bachelor and Bachelorette scouts single women in Sarasota

Suzanne Oshima, matchmakers & dating coach of NYC company Dream Bachelor and Bachelorette, brought her matchmaking talents to Sarasota in search of the most eligible young professional women looking for love. The Young Professionals Group's After Hours event provided an excellent scouting location. The Observer asked attendees why they would be a great bachelor or bachelorette.

Sarasota
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Rachel Brown Hackney
January 6, 2012

Scott named to lead Education Foundation

The Education Foundation of Sarasota County Jan. 5 announced the appointment of Susan Scott as the nonprofit's new executive director, following a special meeting of the organization's board of directors.

Sarasota
News

Rachel S. OHara
January 6, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Goodbye party for Dave Sparks

Hundreds of people came out to celebrate and give their best wishes to Dave Sparks, Thursday, Jan. 5, at the Gulf Drive Cafe.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
January 6, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Harris Private Bank shares new space with M&I Wealth Management

Harris Private Bank held an open house Thursday Jan. 5 at its new location at 240 South Pineapple Avenue. This marks the first time that Harris Private Bank and M&I Money Management have worked under the same roof in Florida. After being purchased by BMO purchased M&I, the two companies will share a location and resources. Guitarist Dean Miller provided live music for the open house.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
January 6, 2012

Artificial crochet coral reef exhibit opens

The Manatee County Natural Resources Department will open the exhibit during its 'Meet the Reef Festival' Saturday.

East County
News

Pam Eubanks
January 6, 2012

UPDATE: School bus driver charged responsible for accident

Florida Highway Patrol authorities have charged the driver responsible for an accident that injured 21 students from Braden River Middle School yesterday with careless driving.

East County
News

Kurt Schultheis
January 6, 2012

New downtown restaurant opens

A new restaurant called The Half Shell Oyster House is opening at 1991 Main Street and will hold a soft opening Monday.

Sarasota
News

Mallory Gnaegy
January 6, 2012

Obituary: Jeanne Knatz Tigani

Jeanne Knatz Tigani of Wilmington, Del. and Longboat Key died January 1. She was 86.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Kurt Schultheis
January 6, 2012

Deletion of emails discussed today

A forensic investigation of computers and the Information Technology Department has discovered potential Sunshine Law and criminal violations.

Sarasota
News

Robin Hartill
January 6, 2012

Commission to discuss Publix plans Monday

The commission will discuss three outline development plans and a site-plan amendment for the proposed project.

Longboat Key
News

Mallory Gnaegy
January 6, 2012

Obituary: Jean Waterman Bender

Jean Waterman Bender from Longboat Key and formerly from Harrison, N.Y. died on January 2. She was 100.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
January 6, 2012

LWRLL registration upcoming

Lakewood Ranch Little League will hold registration for its upcoming spring season from 6-8 p.m. Jan. 6 and 13, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 7 and 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Jan. 14 at the Lakewood Ranch Ballpark.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
January 6, 2012

SCORES: Storm 98 softball team wins USSSA Snowball Classic

The Suncoast Storm 98 softball team went 7-0 to win the USSSA Snowball Classic Dec. 17-18 in Pembroke Pines.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
January 6, 2012

SCORES: Lakewood pulls even with Port Charlotte

The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team tied Port Charlotte 2-2 Jan. 4.

East County
Sports

Black Tie Staff
January 5, 2012

YMCA Foundation of Sarasota VIP Dinner 'Sensations from the Sea'

Black Tie

Pam Eubanks
January 5, 2012

BREAKING NEWS: Bus crashes into tractor-trailer

Twenty-three people, including 21 students from Braden River Middle School, were transported to local emergency rooms after a bus collided with a tractor-trailer.

East County
News

Nick Friedman
January 5, 2012

New College opens Optical Spectroscopy and Nano-Materials Lab

On Friday, Jan. 6, New College of Florida will officially open its lab, which was funded by a grant from the U.S. Army Research Laboratory.

Sarasota
News

Mallory Gnaegy
January 5, 2012

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Pot of Gold

This coin is estimated to be worth around $10,000. It is one the International Coin Collectors Association purchased for $6,000 at its event at the Hilton Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
January 5, 2012

Schools schedule open house events

Several East County schools have scheduled open house events as the district prepares for its open enrollment period.

East County
News

Pam Eubanks
January 5, 2012

Horses OK following mishap at polo field

The Clydesdale wagon team is expected to return to the Sarasota Polo Club this Sunday.

East County
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