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Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe founder and Artistic Director, Nate Jacobs and Democratic Club of Sarasota President, Mary Clupper.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 13, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Democratic Club Meeting

The Democratic Club of Sarasota hosted its monthly luncheon for members and guests Feb. 14 at The Francis.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sandy and Dick Weber take a turn on the dance floor at the Longboat Key Kiwanis Valentines in Monte Carlo party.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 13, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Kiwanis Valentines

Love and luck were in the air on Longboat Key for the Kiwanis Foundation Valentines in Monte Carlo dinner and casino party Saturday night at the Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
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Kim and Cecil Calloway repeat after Special Magistrate Edward Wilson. They have been married for 50 years.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 13, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Say I Do Again on Siesta Key

Couples boasting marriages from 73 years to 3 months renewed their vows Valentine's Day on Siesta Key Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Alex and Wendy Barroso with Pia Alvia
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  • February 13, 2015
Circus with a Purpose, A Benefit For St. Jude Church

Circus with a Purpose, A Benefit For St. Jude Church

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i-want-that
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  • February 13, 2015
Good Graeff single featured on MTV

Good Graeff single featured on MTV

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BUSTED: This week in police reports: Friday, Feb. 13
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  • February 13, 2015
BUSTED: This week in police reports: Friday, Feb. 13

BUSTED: This week in police reports: Friday, Feb. 13

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Joe Barbetta and Ben Hatcher
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  • February 13, 2015
Compassion In Caring Luncheon

Compassion In Caring Luncheon

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Guests were given tours of the facilities and the history of the church.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 12, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Redeemer First Friday

Church of the Redeemer welcomed members of the community to mingle with members, clergy, as well as tour the grounds and facilities on Feb. 6 for the First Friday Walk.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium President and CEO, Michael Crosby presented future plans to guests.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 12, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Club meeting

Members of the Republican Club of Longboat Key welcomed Mote President and CEO Michael Crosby as the guest speaker Friday, Feb. 13 at Portofino Restaurant and Bar.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This year's event features a variety of casino games.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 12, 2015
Kiwanis Valentine's Day tickets still available

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key has 20 tickets remaining for tomorrow's Valentine's in Monte Carlo.

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"Violet" runs through Feb. 22, at the Players Theatre.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 12, 2015
THEATER REVIEW: 'Violet' goes face-to-face with the truth

The Players' current musical, Brian Crawley and Jeanine Tesori's "Violet," concerns the unlikely pilgrimage of the title character.

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This week's FYI Friday features news about the Ringling Bridge jumper, new businesses in Lakewood Ranch and more!
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 12, 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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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 12, 2015
Siesta Key property target of Craigslist scam

A Craigslist scammer took images from a real estate website to create a fake vacation rental post.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In both District 2 and District 3, one candidate has dwarfed their opponents' spending through January.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 12, 2015
Commission candidates file early contribution reports

As the race for two district City Commission seats heats up, donations are streaming in to the six candidates running for election in March.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Complaints lodged against the town for past approvals granted to Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub won't be heard.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 12, 2015
ZBA won't hear Mar Vista complaints

Three complaints lodged by Gene Jaleski against Mar Vista past actions will not be heard by the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

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