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Sarasota County commissioners agreed to make the public safety campus on Cattlemen Road the priority rather than any more expansion downtown.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 19, 2015
County halts downtown service expansion

During discussion of long-term planning for Sarasota County facilities, commissioners agreed: no more money into the Ringling Corridor.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
This week’s FYI Friday features news about a new Whole Foods, another Siesta Key beach distinction and more!
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 19, 2015
FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

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  • News
Ham Jones, pictured in 2007. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 19, 2015
Former Seafood Shack owner Ham Jones dies at 81

The Longboat Key resident founded the Cortez restaurant more than 40 years ago.

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Dorothy Rodriguez and Jamie Newby test their fine motor skills at an occupational therapy booth.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 19, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: LRHS College and Career Fair

Students at Lakewood Ranch High School today explored their college and occupational options during the school's annual College and Career Fair.

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Steve and Mary Coburn attended to watch their grandson perform at Grandfriends' day at Out-of-Door Academy.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 19, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Grandfriends' Day at ODA

Grandparents and family friends were invited for a special 90th anniversary performance and to spend the morning at Out-of-Door Academy with their students Friday at the Siesta Key campus.

  • Siesta Key
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The Fiscal Year 2016 general fund was originally estimated to be $25 million over budget, but is now balanced.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 19, 2015
County launches budget planning for 2016

Sarasota County commissioners met with Tom Harmer, County Administrator, and staff today for the first budget workshop of the year.

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The home is a Gulf-to-bay property with four bedrooms. Photo courtesy of Herron Group.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 19, 2015
Casey Key home sells for $5 million

The builders and homeowners of Casa Hermoso Amanecer put the house on the market and closed the deal Thursday.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 19, 2015
WEEKEND BEST BET: Community Haven 60th Anniversary Luncheon

To celebrate 60 years of service, Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities will host its 60th Anniversary Celebration Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 21, at 4405 Desoto Road, Sarasota.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 19, 2015
Two apply for CDD vacancy

Glenda Robertson and Michael Miller have applied for a soon-to-be-vacated Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 5 board seat.

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Stacie Baer and Darcy Paradoski
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 19, 2015
Blue Ties & Butterflies Pre-Party

Blue Ties & Butterflies Pre-Party

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Scott Anderson and host Al Bru
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 19, 2015
The Art of the Violin Benefit Auction and Reception

The Art of the Violin Benefit Auction and Reception

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Jeremy-Joerger
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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 19, 2015
You Can't Fake Soul: JDub's celebrates first anniversary

You Can't Fake Soul: JDub's celebrates first anniversary

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Shawndra Baird and Bill Camp
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 19, 2015
12th annual Caring Hearts Luncheon

12th annual Caring Hearts Luncheon

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These two homes at 359 W. Royal Flamingo Drive sold for $2,247,500. The first home has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,171 square feet of living area. The second home has two bedrooms, two baths and 2,531 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 18, 2015
Two Bird Key properties sell for $2,247,500

These two homes at 359 W. Royal Flamingo Drive sold for $2,247,500. The first home has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,171 square feet of living area. The second home has two bedrooms, two baths and 2,531 square feet of living area.

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  • Real Estate
Speaker Matthew Woodside and Historical Society President Pam Coleman
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 18, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Historical Society lecture

The Longboat Key Historical Society held its monthly lecture on Feb. 19. Matthew Woodside, chief curator and director of exhibitions of the South Florida Museum in Bradenton, spoke about the history of the Gulf Coast of Florida and how we got where we are today.

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