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Myrna Band, Donna Lerner, Belle Probst and Honey Salzman
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  • September 21, 2014
'Celebrating Betty' Betty Schoenbaum's 97th Birthday Party

'Celebrating Betty' Betty Schoenbaum's 97th Birthday Party

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Guests enjoyed a performance from Sarasota Ballet at the Princess and Pirate Ball.
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  • September 20, 2014
SPARCC Pirate & Princess Ball

SPARCC Pirate & Princess Ball

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East Manatee Fire Rescue Fire Inspector Troy Toman chats with children.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: First Responders Community Day

Evangel Baptist Church hosted a First Responders Community Day today. The event featured representatives of Florida Fish and Wildlife, the fire department and other organizations.

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Randy Hodo and Chris Murnen prepare for the shotgun start.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: B.D. Gullett Golf Tourney

Parents of children at B.D. Gullett Elementary School golfed the University Park Country Club golf course to raise funds for the school.

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Veronica Hernandez records trash findings with Michael Comes.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • September 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: YPG cleans up Overlook Park

The Sarasota Young Professionals Group met to help clean up Overlook Park and Quick Point Nature Preserve on Sept. 20.

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Supporters approach the finish line for the 2014 Heart Walk at Payne Park.
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  • September 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Manatee Heart Walk

Runners and walkers alike came out to support the American Heart Association Heart Walk for Sarasota/Manatee at Payne Park, Sept. 20.

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Weekend's best bets: Friday, Nov. 28
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  • September 19, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Sept. 19

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Sept. 19

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  • By Amanda Heisey
  • September 19, 2014
Curtain Call: In defense of live performance

Curtain Call: In defense of live performance

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Braden River senior linebacker Jimiah Albritton celebrates following Pirates 21-6 victory over district rival Lakewood Ranch Sept. 19.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River at Lakewood Ranch

The Braden River High football team defeated district rival Lakewood Ranch 21-6 Sept. 19. With the win, the Pirates improved to 4-0 for the first time in school history while beating the Mustangs for the first time since 2009.

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Courtesy The Glasser Schoenbaum Human Services Center
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  • Amanda Morales
  • September 19, 2014
Glasser/Schoenbaum Center announces new president

The Glasser Schoenbaum Human Services Center announced that Kameron Partridge Hodgens will take over as president and CEO beginning Oct. 13.

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  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • September 19, 2014
Planning board recommends zoning changes

The change will reflect the historic and intended future uses of the properties at 5810 Gulf of Mexico Drive and 4110 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort closed in August 2010.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • September 19, 2014
Colony Lender refiles lawsuit

Colony Lender LLC refiled a complaint against unit owners in the 12th Judicial Circuit Court.

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This week's FYI Friday features Sarasota's "King of the Highwire" Nik Wallenda, real estate news and more!
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  • September 19, 2014
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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The commission also placed stipulations on the rezoning of a residential lot that will be turned into a driveway for Gordon Food Service on Jo An Drive.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 19, 2014
Planning Commission approves outdoor display

The Sarasota Planning Commission set stipulations on the outdoor display on Clark Road at Thursday's meeting.

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Patrons will have the options to dine in, carry out or use the drive-thru. PDQ also offers catering services.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 19, 2014
PDQ restaurant opens Sunday

The PDQ (People Dedicated to Quality) restaurant chain is known for its fresh chicken tenders, sandwiches and salads and homemade sauces and dressings.

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