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Rico’s offers slice of clever marketing
September 17, 2009
Outside of Rico’s Pizzeria in Gulf Gate, an alligator statue sits on the sidewalk.
Bill Clinton to speak at Town Hall lecture
September 10, 2009
The Ringling College Library Association will hold its Town Hall lecture at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, at Van Wezel. The featured speaker will be former President Bill Clinton.
District to host 2009 college fair
September 10, 2009
High school students planning to further their education will get the chance to meet representatives from more than 100 colleges and universities across the United States between 6 and 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, at Robarts Sports Arena.
Dirty dogs receive new leashes on life
September 10, 2009
Out of pure love for her dog, Luka, and to keep her clean, 32-year-old entrepreneur Asli Uysal created the Chakra Dog soap bar, an all-natural, glycerin-based soap that effectively cleanses a dog’s skin and coat.
Ultra White Affair emphasizes the importance of philanthropy
September 3, 2009
Benefiting Goodwill Manasota and Second Chance, Last Opportunity, the second Ultra White Affair took place Friday, Aug. 28, at G.WIZ Science Museum.
Fifth-grader crowned champion
September 3, 2009
Sarasota resident and Pine View School student Olivier Bellanger was crowned as the new 2009 Florida state champion in the World Karting Association/Florida Karting Championship Series Rotax Mini-Max 125cc class.
Realtor attempts to sweeten the deal
September 3, 2009
Mark Sanders stood in front of the Java Dawg mobile coffee bus Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Downtown Farmer’s Market holding a "Rent My House" sign.
Ringling students add color to G.WIZ
August 27, 2009
As part of Ringling College of Art and Design’s annual community service program, the freshman class volunteered its time at the G.WIZ back-to-school party Saturday, Aug. 22.
We’ll remove no palm frond before its time
August 20, 2009
During an update at its Aug. 17 meeting on the coming roundabout at Five Points, the City Commission debated the placement of royal palm trees there, because their large fronds could block the road when they fall.
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