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Co-Chairs Doug and Shari Phillips
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 9, 2019
Banyan Ball guests travel around the world in one night

Supporters of The Out-of-Door Academy gathered March 9 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota for the annual fundraiser.

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Mesa Serbin, a student at Booker High School in the Visual Performing Arts program, auctioned off her painting.
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 9, 2019
Booker High School fundraiser showcases student talent

Actor Charlie Barnett, of Russian Doll and Chicago Fire, also attended the event.

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Rob and Executive Director Jennifer Rominiecki
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 9, 2019
Supporters wine and dine in the gardens

The Garden to Plate Wine Dinner was hosted March 8 at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Black Tie
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  • Katie Johns
  • March 8, 2019
Longboat Harbour presents the best of Broadway

Bob Geraci and Jan Ortmann performed Broadway hits for residents March 8.

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Wes Broadway brought his dog, Georgie, to the event.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 8, 2019
Music on May Lane grooves to a new beat

The Bayside Club hosted the event to promote construction of the building.

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Malouf Abraham, Therese Abraham and Harriet Thompson
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 8, 2019
Sarasota learns how to be better together

Gulf Coast Community Foundation's Better Together luncheon took place on March 8.

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Co-Chairwomen Charlie Ann Syprett, Mary Braxton-Joseph, Audrey Robbins and Penny Hill
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 8, 2019
Planned Parenthood brings supporters to their feet

Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida's Sarasota Dinner and Silent Auction: Fighting for Truth and Care for All, took place March 7 at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

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  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 8, 2019
Lakewood Ranch basketball advances to state title game

Lakewood Ranch basketball beats Fleming Island 60-38, advances to state title game at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland.

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The accident occurred just north of University Parkway on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 8, 2019
One year later, Sarasota woman charged with vehicular manslaughter

Crash killed Lakewood Ranch resident Thelma Moore.

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5630 Gulf of Mexico Drive is about two acres and the subject of a referendum question on the ballot.
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  • Eric Garwood
  • March 8, 2019
Saturday is last day for Longboat early voting

Two referendum questions on the ballot for town consideration.

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Young opened fire on an ambulance and its crew following a false medical call.
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  • Samantha Chaney
  • March 8, 2019
Sarasota man charged with shooting at ambulance

32-year-old Tyran Young is a five-time convicted felon in the state of Florida.

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Tara Golf and Country Club resident holds a sign to protest the proposed settlement agreement.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 7, 2019
Manatee County delays settlement decision

Agreement to end litigation between county, Tara's developer is postponed to April.

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Susan Cavanaugh and Dianna Manoogian
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 7, 2019
Sarasota women to give away $228,000 in grants

The money will be split into two grants of $114,000.

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Chris Tapalaga watches as a SCAT bus drives by her as she protests in front of the County Administration building.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • March 7, 2019
Potential SCAT plans spark concern, confusion

County Commission this month expects to discuss potential private ways forward for public transit system.

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A sign signals to beachgoers that animals are not allowed on the beach.
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  • Samantha Chaney
  • March 7, 2019
Siesta's stance on beach dogs doesn't sit, stay well with everyone

Dogs make for popular outdoor companions, but some residents on Siesta Key emerge split over whether or not dogs should be banned on the beach.

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