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Dick and Marjorie Singer with Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Associates President Carmen Baskind with President and CEO Jennifer Rominiecki.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • December 4, 2015
Selby Gardens 6th annual Wine, Dine & Pine

The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Associates hosted the 6th annual Wine, Dine & Pine event Thursday, Dec. 3

  • Black Tie
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • December 4, 2015
Terry Griffin Chases Justice

Local author Terry Griffin released his newest book, “Chasing Justice,” at a launch party Dec. 3.

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Instructor Joe Askren compares the blueberry blonde ale to student Jordan Bailey's hair.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 3, 2015
USF Sarasota-Manatee beer science class hosts tasting finale

The class brewed different craft beers from scratch.

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David Verinder and Donna and Dean Lebaron
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 3, 2015
Sarasota Memorial Health Care Foundation Corinthian Society Celebration

Thursday, Dec. 3, at the Sarasota Yacht Club, honoring donors.

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Seven-year-old Calen Brown, of Bradenton, puts the finishing touches on the Christmas tree.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 3, 2015
Braden River Branch Library decks the halls

The East County library hosted a Holiday Decorating Party Dec. 3.

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  • Cliff Roles
  • December 3, 2015
Gulf Coast Builders Exchange 2015 Social

Gulf Coast Builders Exchange 2015 Social

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The Sarasota Police Department released this mug shot of Brian Wilson, taken following his DUI arrest in Hendry County, Fla.
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  • David Conway
  • December 3, 2015
Sarasota man arrested for murder in girlfriend’s death

Sarasota police have charged Brian Wilson with murder following the death of his girlfriend, which authorities allege he attempted to cover up as a suicide.

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Manatee County commissioners Betsy Benac and Vanessa Baugh voted against the impact fee increases for developers.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 3, 2015
Manatee County commissioners approve impact fee increase

Developers will pay impact fee increases that will generate approximately 14% more revenue in 2016

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • December 3, 2015
Sing along with St. Mary

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church celebrated the Christmas season with a performance by soprano Michelle Giglio and pianist Lee Dougherty Ross Dec. 3.

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Haile Middle band students donate toys.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 3, 2015
Haile Middle students donate to Toys for Tots

The school's band students collected more than 300 toys for in-need children.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 3, 2015
Nik Wallenda inspires seniors in new ad campaign

As part of Canon's 'Rebel with a Cause' advertising campaign campaign, local aerialist Nik Wallenda starred in a short film featuring Sarasota senior citizens.

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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 3, 2015
California Pizza Kitchen signs on at University Town Center

A 10-year lease was signed in early November.

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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 3, 2015
Bromeliad tree sprouts at Selby Gardens

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Horticulture Department builds a tree for the holidays of only bromeliads.

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The Introduction to Beer Science course is held at the USF Culinary Innovation Lab in Lakewood Ranch, but the tasting semester finale will be held at USFSM's main campus.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 3, 2015
USFSM beer science class hosts tasting event

The class developed different kinds of beer as a course requirement.

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An additional 5% discount for Longboat Key citizens and property owners with National Flood Insurance Program policies will go into effect soon for the coming year.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 3, 2015
New rating will decrease Longboat Key flood insurance bills

An additional 5% discount for Longboat Key citizens and property owners with National Flood Insurance Program policies will go into effect soon for the coming year.

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