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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 25, 2014
One for the books

Go behind the scenes with James Tapley, The Ringling Museum's 63-year-old contracted bookbinder.

  • East County
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The most popular of Zoya's summer polish options at L. Spa are Jesy, Alma, Binx, Muse, Stasi and Tilda.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • June 25, 2014
Hot Flash: Summer polish trends

Summer has arrived and the nail polish colors of the season have changed once again. Find out what's hot for summer in this week's Hot Flash.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 24, 2014
It's just a little crush: Clásico's new Tuesday-night temptation

It's just a little crush: Clásico's new Tuesday-night temptation

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Nicole Thompson
  • June 24, 2014
TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Revelry Pub & Grill

TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Revelry Pub & Grill

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    By
  • David Conway
  • June 24, 2014
Overnight construction scheduled for downtown

The city has approved construction for early Wednesday morning near the intersection of Ringling Avenue and Palm Avenue.

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Debbie Shaffer, Wentzel’s Heating & Air Conditioning, Sherri Mills, Michael Saunders & Company, and Kinsey Patel, Northwestern Mutual
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • June 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Luncheon

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosted a networking luncheon June 24, at Café L’Europe in St. Armands. Linda Shepard spoke to attendees about her business, A Victorian Bride Hair & Make-up.

  • Longboat Key
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Birkenstocks are the new "it" sandal
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • June 24, 2014
Hot Flash: The new "it" sandal

It is true. Ugly shoes are in.

  • Arts + Culture
Rob Satori (middle) with Thomas Stuart (left) and Chung Yoo (right). Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 24, 2014
Composer Rob Satori taps Sarasota Music Festival talent

Rob Satori, known around these parts as a wedding entertainer and Unity Church's music director, recently utilized the young orchestral talent in town for Sarasota Music Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 24, 2014
Man dies after suicide attempt

Silver Lake's Thu Hoang died Monday.

  • East County
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LBK Liquors is located at 6854 Gulf of Mexico Drive. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 24, 2014
LBK Liquors to open June 30

The new Whitney Beach liquor store has a soft opening planned for next Monday.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 23, 2014
World of Beer to replace Eat Here on Main Street

World of Beer to replace Eat Here on Main Street

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Madison Anderson touches the shovelnose lobster.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Florida Aquarium visits Selby Library

The Florida Aquarium visited Selby Public Library Monday, June 23. Children learned about sea urchins, sea stars, mollusks and lobsters. Before the lecture, attendees made art on paper plates with their parents. The afternoon event is part of Selby's summer activities for Sarasota children.

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Luke Geske got a hit for the Sarasota American 9/10 team during its tournament opening victory over Sarasota National June 21.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Little League 9/10 and 10/11 All-Stars

The Sarasota Little League 9/10 and 10/11 American and National All-Stars opened their District 16 Little League All-Star Tournament June 21. The Sarasota 9/10 and 10/11 American teams both posted opening day victories over their Sarasota National counterparts. The district tournament runs through June 26 with the winners from each division advancing to the sectional tournament.

  • Sarasota
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County and city commissioners gathered Monday to discuss sites for a homeless shelter.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 23, 2014
Commissions continue search for shelter site

At a joint meeting of the Sarasota County Commission and City Commission, both boards agreed to continue to look for acceptable homeless shelter locations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Manatee County School District will discuss the status of each of its bonds at a public meeting at 3 p.m., June 23.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 23, 2014
School District to discuss its bonds

The Manatee County School District s hosting a special workshop to discuss its bonds, starting at 3 p.m., June 23, at 215 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.

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