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Mary Benfer and Kathleen France
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 21, 2011
Legacy Luncheon featuring Lee Woodruff

Legacy Luncheon featuring Lee Woodruff

  • Black Tie
"My style is authentic to who I am - wearing the clothes you love is the privilege that comes with knowing who you are and what you want. Loving what you wear is always in style." - Doreen Sutherland
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 21, 2011
Guest Fashion Editor - Doreen Sutherland

Guest Fashion Editor - Doreen Sutherland

  • Black Tie
David Leffel answers a question during the first day of his workshop on Monday, Feb. 21. at the Longboat Key Center.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 21, 2011
GALLERY: David Leffel Workshop

David Leffel gave a five-day long workshop at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts from Feb. 21 through Feb. 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 21, 2011
Braden River wins district opener

The Braden River High softball team defeated Seminole Osceola 7-0 in its district opener Feb. 18.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 21, 2011
Lady Mustangs rout Lady Rebels

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team improved to 2-0 in the district with a 27-0 rout of Dixie Hollins Feb. 18.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River Little League pitcher Andre Smith's fastball was clocked at 35 miles per hour.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 21, 2011
GALLERY: Little League Opening Day

More than 650 Braden River and Lakewood Ranch Little Leaguers took to the field for their league's respective Opening Day Ceremony and Family Fun Day Feb. 19. Players and their families enjoyed bounce houses, games, food, music and other activities before settling in for an afternoon of exhibition games. The spring season officially begins today.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bryan Wacha, 10, hussles to get to a ground ball during his game on Saturday, Feb. 19 at Twin Lakes Park during Central Sarasota Little League Opening Day.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 21, 2011
GALLERY: Central Sarasota Little League Opening Day

Central Sarasota Little League celebrated its Opening Day Feb. 19 at Twin Lakes Park.

  • Sarasota
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Cheryl Loeffler, Joel Schemmel, Toni Schemmel and Sharon Chiodi. Courtesy of Signature Sotheby's.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 21, 2011
Signature Sotheby's announces 2010 top associates

Cheryl Loeffler and the Schemmel Property Group received top honors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 21, 2011
Manatee commission to meet Tuesday

Agenda items include a 10 a.m. time certain on the Bra Win Palms Canal Dredging Assessment Project and a 10:30 a.m., time certain presentation on the Heartland Regional Transportation Authority.

  • East County
  • News
Early voting takes place Feb. 22 through March 6 at the Supervisor of Elections Office.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • February 21, 2011
Early voting begins Tuesday

Three City Commission seats will be decided in the city election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The suspects were arrested at the Motel 6 at 660 66th St. Court E.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 21, 2011
Deputies arrest two in burglary string

Two men were arrested regarding a string of vehicle burglaries in the East County Feb. 18.

  • East County
  • News
Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road is closed today in observance of Presidents Day.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 21, 2011
Town Hall closed today

The town of Longboat Key and its departments will be closed today for the Presidents Day holiday.

  • Longboat Key
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Susan Kelleghan paints beyond the border of a photograph taken by her husband, Bill Miller.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 20, 2011
GALLERY: Downtown Sarasota Festival of the Arts

The 23rd annual art festival featured paintings, sculptures, photography, glass, wood, jewelry, and ceramics with prices ranging from $25 hand-designed earrings to $20,000 metal sculptures. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Downtown Sarasota Alliance.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A large crowd turned out on Saturday, Feb. 19 for the Sarasota Exotic Car Fest in St. Armand's Circle.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 20, 2011
GALLERY: Sarasota Exotic Car Fest

The Sarasota Exotic Car Fest took place this Saturday, Feb. 19 on St. Armand's Circle. The event benefited The Child Protection Center, Inc.

  • Longboat Key
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Co-Chairwomen Mary Ann Robinson and Shelley Binion
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 19, 2011
Best in Show Gala 'ARC Safari: The Companion Animal Jungle'

Best in Show Gala 'ARC Safari: The Companion Animal Jungle'

  • Black Tie
Jeff and Giovanna McGrath with Wayne Ard
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 19, 2011
Sarasota Exotic Car Fest Tropical Dinner

Sarasota Exotic Car Fest Tropical Dinner

  • Black Tie
Last night's full moon cast a calming glow over Summerfield Park in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 19, 2011
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Moonlight magic

Last night's moon cast a calming glow over Summerfield Park in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Marilee Roberts, Valentino Balboni, Onofrio Triarsi, Ariane and Bob Dart
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 18, 2011
Luxury Lifestyle Jet Port Reception

Luxury Lifestyle Jet Port Reception

  • Black Tie
2011 honoree Jean Cooper, Kristine White and Sue Seiter
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 18, 2011
'She Knows Where She's Going' Honoree Luncheon

'She Knows Where She's Going' Honoree Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Juan Dalrymple, Sarah Walsh, Ryleigh Nader, Abbi Raphael and Parker Torres
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • February 18, 2011
GALLERY: Imagine School Stampede-A-Thon

Students at Imagine School at Palmer Ranch learned just how fun exercise can be while raising funds for their school at the Stampede-A-Thon on Friday, Feb. 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rhonda and Joseph Pecoraro and Vilma Vega
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 18, 2011
GALLERY: Hearts Afire Benefit

Hearts Afire hosted its fifth annual global humanitarian outreach benefit "A Night Laughter, Love and Hope," at Michael's On East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Juniors Marissa Milko, Shelby Walker and Huntyre Elling are best friends.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 18, 2011
GALLERY: College and Career Fair

Students at Lakewood Ranch High School learned about job and educational opportunities during the school's College and Career Fair Feb. 18.

  • East County
  • Schools
Kaitlin Bohan
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 18, 2011
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Gullett Elementary (VIDEO)

Puppy raisers from Southeastern Guide Dogs visited fourth- and fifth-grade students at Gullett Elementary School Thursday. The East County Observer caught up with students after the presentation to see what they learned.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 18, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Polo Grill Winter Luau Party

The Polo Grill and Bar will host this Hawaiian-inspired event Sunday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Florida Power and Light replaced an electrical pole that was damaged in a one-car crash.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • February 18, 2011
Driver destroys power pole

A 25-year-old woman was arrested after smashing into the concrete pole.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Permanent striping will be applied to the Sarasota County portion of Gulf of Mexico Drive next week.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 18, 2011
Paving project almost complete

The Gulf of Mexico Drive repaving project is in its final phase, which consists of striping the road starting next week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Howard Alan, Sarasota Arts Festival producer, and Florida State Representative, Ray Pilon, with Treasury Dude, center.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • February 18, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Treasury Dude

Florida State Representative Ray Pilon named 'Treasury Dude' this weekend's honorary Secretary of Treasury at a press conference this morning in Selby Five Points Park. Pilon presented the sculpture, made by Tube Dude creator Scott Gerber, with a symbolic oil can in order to 'grease the wheels of progress' for the Sarasota Arts Festival this weekend. The Arts Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19 and Sunday, Feb. 20, on Main Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The six-day festival continues with “Exotics on St. Armands — Concours” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 18, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Exotics on St. Armands

The event is part of the weeklong Sarasota Exotic Car Fest.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 18, 2011
Pirates, Mustangs fall in regional quarterfinals

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball teams saw their seasons come to an end in the regional quarterfinals Feb. 17.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sondra Campbell with Antonette and Bill Cunningham
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 17, 2011
Fat Tuesday Street Party Sponsor Party

Fat Tuesday Street Party Sponsor Party

  • Black Tie
Mimi Bernhardt and Deborah Saint John
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 17, 2011
8th Annual Caring Hearts Luncheon honoring Paul Welch

8th Annual Caring Hearts Luncheon honoring Paul Welch

  • Black Tie
Student Council member Isabelle Chamness told students about an upcoming fundraiser for Southeastern Guide Dogs.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 17, 2011
GALLERY: Guide dogs at Gullett

Gullett Elementary School's Student Council kicked off an upcoming fundraiser for Southeastern Guide Dogs by hosting a presentation by puppy raisers at the school Feb. 17. Students will collect items, such as blankets, towels and puppy toys, from Feb. 22 to March 18.

  • East County
  • Schools
Mayor George Spoll also proposed a new economic development committee for Longboat Key.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 17, 2011
Town will remove bicycle signs

The Longboat Key Town Commission decided to remove 32 bicycle signs along Gulf of Mexico Drive Thursday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 17, 2011
Mirabella powers Lady Pirates in shutout

Braden River High sophomore pitcher Courtney Mirabella allowed one hit while striking out 16, propelling the Lady Pirates to a 1-0 victory over Venice Feb. 16.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 17, 2011
Community Golf Scores 01.27.11 to 02.12.11

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
Longboat Key police responded to the incident Feb. 17 at Longboat Key Publix. Further details were not immediately available.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 17, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Fender-bender

Stuart Scheyer captured this image of a parking lot crash that occurred early this afternoon in the Longboat Key Publix parking lot. Longboat Key police responded to the incident.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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