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City commissioners Liz Alpert, Willie Shaw and Shelli Freeland Eddie — who represent Sarasota's three districts — were sworn in Friday afternoon.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 15, 2015
New city commissioners sworn in at City Hall

New Sarasota city commissioners Liz Alpert and Shelli Freeland Eddie — along with Mayor Willie Shaw — officially began their four-year terms following a ceremony today.

  • Sarasota
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Tracy Mayernick has been golfing for eight years.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 15, 2015
East County swings for Phil Galvano Classic

Senator Bill Galvano hosted the 19th annual Phil Galvano Classic, May 15, at the Legacy Golf Club, to honor his father, Senator Phil Galvano, in Lakewood Ranch, in East County.

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The town of Longboat Key will host a town employee health fair that’s also open to residents and Key business employees 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 21.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 15, 2015
Town prepares for upcoming health fair

The town of Longboat Key will host a town employee health fair that’s also open to residents and Key business employees.

  • Longboat Key
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Charlie and Beth Horn decorate a picture frame together.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 15, 2015
Students flutter for First Presbyterian Butterfly Ball

Fluttering on the dance floor was in order for the First Presbyterian Preschool annual Butterfly Ball Friday, May 15.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 15, 2015
Park Residences of Lido Key tops off

Park Residences of Lido Key held its topping off party on May 14.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Nick Friedman
  • May 15, 2015
This weekend's best bets: Friday, May 15

This weekend's best bets: Friday, May 15

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Fifth-grader Iris Taverney hits the high notes.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 15, 2015
Witt Elementary students perform last musical show of school year

May 14, the Gene Witt Elementary School Soaring Eagle Choir and the ORFFestra performed the annual Spring Concert, this year in honor of late educator Gene Witt.

  • East County
  • News
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 14, 2015
BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, May 14

BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, May 14

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smokehouse
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 14, 2015
Stottlemyer's Smokehouse: A taste of Old Florida

Stottlemyer's Smokehouse: A taste of Old Florida

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  • Eat + Drink
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 14, 2015
Chamber members learn about After the Storm

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce held its monthly networking luncheon at Amore by Andrea on May 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 14, 2015
Siesta Key Village buildings sell for $4.6 million

Real estate investor Jeff Berlin bought the Siesta Center building and adjacent properties on Ocean Boulevard for $4.6 million this week.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Braden River Middle School dancers perform a routine to Love Runs Out.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 14, 2015
Tara Elementary, Braden River Middle School dancers team up for recital

Elementary and middle school dance students presented 14 routines to friends and family.

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  • Schools
Rick Mills left his position as Manatee County superintendent May 13.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 14, 2015
Rick Mills says goodbye to Manatee County School District

May 13 was Manatee County School District Superintendent Rick Mills' last day with the Manatee County School Board. Mills is replaced by interim Superintendent Don Hall.

  • East County
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Emergency helicopter landings on Gulf of Mexico Drive for trauma patients will disappear.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 14, 2015
Emergency helicopter landings to disappear

With Sarasota Memorial Hospital becoming certified as a trauma hospital May 1, the way Longboat Key treats its trauma patients is changing.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Supervisors meet monthly at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 14, 2015
Three apply for vacant CDD seat

John Freeman, Peter DeAngelis and Jillanne Conelias hope to become a Lakewood Ranch CDD 4 supervisor.

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