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Brian Gurl and Katherine Alexandra bring their two very different but very seasoned piano experience to the show "Four Hands...One Piano" at the Manatee Performing Arts Center
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • June 23, 2015
Four Hands, One Piano and Two Minds

Brian Gurl and Katherine Alexandra bring their two different piano backgrounds to their show "Four Hands...One Piano."

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photo. Carolyn Johnson was named the 2015 Boundary Crosser award by SCOPE.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 23, 2015
SCOPE announces 2015 Boundary Crosser award recipient

Carolyn Johnson will be honored with the 2015 Boundary Crosser award in September.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Manatee County School Board meets at 5:45 p.m. June 23, to discuss whether Willliam H. Bashaw Elementary School will receive renovations.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 23, 2015
Bashaw Elementary slated to receive renovations

At its June 23 meeting, the Manatee County School Board will determine whether the East County school, William H. Bashaw Elementary, will undergo more than $600,000 in campus improvements and renovations.

  • East County
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Sarasota County homelessness consultant Robert Marbut speaks to the public during a community workshop in May.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 23, 2015
County revives homeless shelter talks

Sarasota County commissioners have asked staff to explore new alternatives for a 24-hour come-as-you-are shelter, and they plan to ask city commissioners for their input on the options.

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A $2 million North Shore Road beach access project included the construction of two groins, also known as erosion shoreline control structures, to help keep sand in place on the shore.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 23, 2015
North Shore Road beach access grand opening slated for June 30

The town of Longboat Key will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for its North Shore Road beach access next week.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Nicole Unger
  • June 23, 2015
Day Trippin' — Stump Pass

Day Trippin' — Stump Pass

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Cooking Matters Coordinator for All Faiths Food Bank Nancy Pantano serves up macaroni and cheese for families to sample.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 23, 2015
All Faiths Food Bank showcases tastes of summer

All Faiths Food Bank expanded the summer food assistance programs to include "tasting tables" with cooking demonstrations and recipes that coincide with the food offerings.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 23, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Summer Chef Jam: Jack Dusty

PHOTO GALLERY: Summer Chef Jam: Jack Dusty

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Nicole Polivchak was one of six girls selected to represent Poland in the European Girls’ Team Championship.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 23, 2015
Par for the Course

Riverview High golfer Nicole Polivchak will compete for Poland in the European Girls’ Team Championship July 7 through July 11, in the Czech Republic.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 22, 2015
This week's best bets: Monday, June 22

This week's best bets: Monday, June 22

  • Arts + Entertainment
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The city believes a portion of the State Street parking garage could be open as soon as July 29.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 22, 2015
UPDATE: Following delays, State Street garage completion scheduled for July

After encountering issues with utilities during construction this month, city staff is hopeful that the garage will be open for the Fourth of July weekend.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 22, 2015
Campers spend a week at Cat Depot Critter Camp

Children spend the week at Cat Depot learning about how to care for animals of all sizes throughout the summer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Two hatchlings were found at the excavation and were guided toward the water.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • June 22, 2015
Turtle Watch holds first public nest excavation of the season

Longboat Key Turtle Watch held a public excavation of the first hatched loggerhead turtle nest of the season on June 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 22, 2015
Sam Snead's building sells for $4.1 million

Two Bradenton pharmacy owners bought the former Sam Snead's American Grill and Comerica Bank building in Southside Village this month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In October, Colony Lender LLC filed lawsuits against unit owners seeking more than $5 million in damages for unpaid rent plus interest on a disputed recreational services lease that includes former Colony tennis courts.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 22, 2015
Trustee proposes $625,000 Colony rec lease settlement

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association is attempting to bury a Colony recreational facilities lease by acquiring all rights to the lease.

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