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Elvin Karimov, 9, unlocks a door to win a prize.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 23, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Winter Carnival

Families at McNeal Elementary School enjoyed a day of carnival-style games, pizza and hot dogs, a silent auction and other festivities during the school's Winter Carnival Jan. 24, at the school.

  • East County
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Pamela Beck, Susan McLeod and Sam Alfstad
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  • Nick Reichert
  • January 23, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Sculpture Center Opening

The Sarasota Sculpture Center opened its inaugral exhibition "Rubber, Metal & Stone" showcasing work by Chakaia Booker, Hans Van de Bovenkamp and Boaz Vaadia.

  • Arts + Culture
Eric Bailey and his daughter Olivia enjoy a date night at the Florida Studio Theatre.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 23, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY:Dad and Daughter Date Night

Friday was date night for dads and daughters presented by the Kiwanis Club of Sarasota that included dinner and a show at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Sarasota
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Kathryn Coleman and Chairwoman Jennifer Fretz-Smith
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  • January 23, 2015
Arts & Soul Gala

Arts & Soul Gala

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Siesta Key Chamber Executive Director Debra Lynn-Schmitz welcomes the 2015 board of directors.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 22, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber Annual Banquet

Members of the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce met at TCP Prestancia in Palmer Ranch Friday, Jan. 23, for its annual report and awards banquet.

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Michelle Fegan, Cemia Gough and Lexi Tibbets-Black are in fifth grade.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 22, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom Father-Daughter Dance

Freedom Elementary School's Parent Teacher Organization hosted a special winter wonderland-themed Father/Daughter Dance Jan. 23.

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This week’s FYI Friday features news about a possible indoor surf park, a raging fire on Lido Key and more!
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 22, 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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Ben Vereen, Tony Award-winning actor, will direct the Venice Theatre's production of the revolutionary hippie musical "Hair." Photo by Renee McVety.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • January 22, 2015
The Venice Theatre announces 2015-2016 season

Theater legend and Tony Award-winning actor Ben Vereen will direct the musical "Hair" as a part of Venice Theatre's new theatrical season.

  • Arts + Culture
President and CEO Michael Crosby was quiet regarding plans to move Mote's aquarium, with the fundraising campaign instead focused on growing the organization's research capability.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 22, 2015
Mote announces $50 million fundraising push

As Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium celebrates its 60th anniversary, the organization has unveiled a fundraising campaign to help grow over the next 5 years.

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Employment in the transportation, professional services and retail sectors drove job gains in the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota metropolitan study area in December.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 22, 2015
Sarasota economy finishes 2014 strong

The unemployment rate fell below 5% in Sarasota County last month for the first time since August 2007, while the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota metro area added 2,300 jobs.

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Outages are reported in the Sleepy Lagoon neighborhood of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 22, 2015
Power outages reported in Sleepy Lagoon

Approximately 25 customers are impacted by the outages.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 22, 2015
Talbots opens new store

Talbots opens at The Mall at University Town Center today.

  • East County
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The SCAT station placed in the top 25 out of 67 entries.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 22, 2015
SCAT station wins state architecture award

The Sarasota County Area Transit transfer station located at Cattleman Road and Porter Way opened in January 2012.

  • Sarasota
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 22, 2015
Missing Memories

People who suffer from dementia, as well as their caregivers, need strong support systems in place.

  • Sarasota
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Alex Quarles and Stew and Marji Bitterman
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • January 22, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Forks & Corks 2015 Preview

Forks & Corks kicked off their 2015 festival at Suncoast Motorsports with wine and hors d'oeuvres among quality luxury vehicles.

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