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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 3, 2015
Thaxton among Planning Commission applicants

Former Sarasota County Commissioner Jon Thaxton and recent County Commission candidate Ray Porter have applied for the Planning Commission, along with previously-reported candidates.

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Dr. Beverly Newman honors Dr. Thomas Hecht with the Guardian of Israel Award at the AL KATZ Center.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 3, 2015
World-renowned leader to speak on Israel and the Holocaust

Longboat Key resident Dr. Thomas Hecht to speak on “The Uniqueness of the Holocaust” March 8.

  • Longboat Key
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The Harvey Milk Festival will be May 14 to 16 this year.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • March 3, 2015
Harvey Milk Festival announces this year's music lineup

Beach Day, Chasing Jonah, Jami Gee, RedFeather, Amythyst Kiah & Her Chest of Glass, Lost Lander, Yip Deceiver, MeteorEYES, Kodak to Graph, Bright Light Bright Light

  • Arts + Culture
AAA Sarasota Field Manager Don Schwartz (middle) presented the annual award to Michael’s On East co-proprieters Michael Klauber and Phil Mancini during a presentation this morning.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 3, 2015
AAA designates Michael's On East as a premier restaurant

Michael’s On East remains the only 2015 AAA Four Diamond designated restaurant in Sarasota, while nabbing its 26th consecutive distinction.

  • Sarasota
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Parking prohibitions on Avenida Milano and Madera in January relieved some residents, but put more pressure on the Village for parking.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 3, 2015
Deputies crack down on Siesta parking

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has ratcheted up enforcement on Siesta Key during spring break.

  • Sarasota
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Longboat Key resident Madelyn Spoll urges the Town Commission to move as fast as possible with a Bayfront Park plan.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 3, 2015
Sticker shock: $3.9 million Bayfront estimate

The Longboat Key Town Commission temporarily puts the concept plan in park to allow Town Manager Dave Bullock to bring costs down.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 2, 2015
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Bayfront Park's redesign likely won't include a ball field.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 2, 2015
Commission reviews Bayfront Park concept tonight

A new design for a revamped Bayfront Park is on the agenda tonight at the Longboat Key Town Commission’s regular meeting.

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 2, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Cedars Tennis Resort 2015 Club Championship

Cedars Tennis Resort members enjoyed a weekend of tennis during its 2015 Club Championship on Feb. 28 and March 1.

  • Sarasota
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Bobby and Joyce Mazurek vote early for Manatee County.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 2, 2015
Early voting begins for Longboat Key

Longboat Key early voting began March 2.

  • Longboat Key
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The new station will be two stories with two fire truck bays. Rendering courtesy of Sarasota County.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 2, 2015
County commission to vote on new Vamo fire station

The new $3.8 million station will replace the current station on the same site.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 2, 2015
State of Jobs Conference prepares youth for local job market

The Sarasota Young Professionals Group hosted the second annual State of Jobs Conference Thursday.

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All Manatee County students ail receive free breakfast for the remainder of the school year.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 2, 2015
Manatee County schools feed students

The Manatee County School District will provide free breakfast to students for National School Breakfast Week, the rest of the school year

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 2, 2015
St. Mary prepares for Rummage Sale

St. Mary will hold its annual Rummage Sale on March 7.

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The Longboat Pass Bridge connects Longboat Key to Bradenton Beach.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 2, 2015
Night-time work will bring Longboat Pass Bridge lane closures

FDOT will perform routine maintenance between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. through Thursday.

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