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A deep-shade blooming bush, the scarlet flower of a Javanese glorybower
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 23, 2012
Home & Garden: Beauty on the bay

This home on Bay Shore Road in Sarasota has been under the care of Gardening South Inc. for the last 15 years.

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Jane Thompson and Pam Watts
  • By Loren Mayo and Molly Schechter
  • May 23, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

Seeing double; Best friends forever; Farewell for the summer

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A joyful "we did it" from Montana and Irwin Taplinger. Photos by Peter Acker
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  • May 23, 2012
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Sophie Nélisse and Fellag star in "Monsieur Lazhar." Courtesy photo.
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  • May 23, 2012
Film Review: 'Monsieur Lazhar'

Sometimes a little film can make a big impact: "Monsieur Lazhar" is one such film.

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  • By Anthony Paull
  • May 22, 2012
Special Events: Mutually Agreeable?

Special Events: Mutually Agreeable?

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  • May 22, 2012
Observe this: City commission approves downtown projects

Observe this: City commission approves downtown projects

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  • By Bonnie Silvestri
  • May 22, 2012
Public Parks -- is everybody welcome?

Public Parks -- is everybody welcome?

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  • By Candice McElyea
  • May 22, 2012
John Neal Homes Launches New Division

John Neal Homes Launches New Division

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  • By Tyler Whitson
  • May 21, 2012
WSLR makes big changes, hints at support for new stations

WSLR makes big changes, hints at support for new stations

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  • May 21, 2012
Observe This: Today's Top Stories

Observe This: Today's Top Stories

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  • By John Ewing
  • May 21, 2012
Make Your Voice Heard: Petition to Keep Entertainment in Five Points Park

Make Your Voice Heard: Petition to Keep Entertainment in Five Points Park

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  • By Jessi Smith
  • May 20, 2012
Sarasota Ranked #1 Destination for the Arts in AmericanStyle Magazine's Annual List

Sarasota Ranked #1 Destination for the Arts in AmericanStyle Magazine's Annual List

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Catherine Anderson celebrates her victory in the final match against Len Baggerman.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • May 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Youth Rock Paper Scissors Tournament

Members of the Pine View Key Club, Sarasota Middle School students and the Siesta Key Kiwanis Club celebrated the end of the year with a barbecue and rock, paper scissors tournament. Participants went head to head through several rounds of play until a champion was crowned. Gift cards were awarded to the final competitors. This year's champion was Catherine Anderson.

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  • By Stephen Warne
  • May 19, 2012
Call to Action: Love is Equal, but We Aren't!

Call to Action: Love is Equal, but We Aren't!

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  • By Kaye Warr
  • May 18, 2012
John Dough Bakery Goes Bistro

John Dough Bakery Goes Bistro

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