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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 25, 2014
Town creates fiscal transparency system

A new application on the town's website updates the town's budget daily.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Joan Suddarth and Donna Rose
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Thomas More Spring Fling fashion show

The St. Thomas More Women's Club held its annual Spring Fling fashion show and luncheon Tuesday, Feb. 25 at Michael's On East. More than 300 women attended the event, which included fashions provided by Dillard's. Afterwards, raffle prizes and baskets were given away.

  • Sarasota
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Bob and Trudy Katstra and Rosalie Spivey with Lisa and Bill Libman
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Country Club Shores V Annual Meeting

On Tuesday, Country Club Shores V held its annual meeting at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 25, 2014
The Good News: Jamie Uihlein

Four years ago, following a successful cancer treatment, Jamie Uihlein and his family created the Polo Under the Palms fundraiser to give back. This year's event will feature a local charity for the first time.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Emarie and Petr Marcan
  • February 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Exotic Car Fest Speakeasy Dinner

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Exotic Car Fest Speakeasy Dinner

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  • By Emarie and Petr Marcan
  • February 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sophisticated Strut

PHOTO GALLERY: Sophisticated Strut

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Ronald and Barbara Archbold
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 24, 2014
Sarasota Opera Co-Producers Luncheon

Sarasota Opera Co-Producers Luncheon

  • Black Tie
  • By Otus
  • February 24, 2014
Ask Otus: But Is It Art?

Otus Rufous, an Eastern Screech-owl, was born on Siesta Key and is a full-time resident there. An avid hunter, accomplished vocalist and genuine night owl, Otus is a keen observer of our local wildlife and knows many of nature's secrets. Otus will answer your questions about our amazing wildlife, but only if you Ask Otusâ„¢.

  • Siesta Key
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Ann and Sid Friedman with Nancy Guernsey
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Country Club Shores III Annual Meeting

Country Club Shores III held its annual meeting at the home of Bob and Nancy Guernsey on Monday. Longboat Key Police Chief Peter Cumming and Anne Ross, the Assistant Town Manager of Longboat Key, spoke to attendees before dinner was served.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 24, 2014
Protesters call for Obama impeachment near LBK Publix

Two protestors affiliated with LaRouchePAC brought anti-Obama signs and materials to Longboat Key today.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 24, 2014
Laurel Park neighborhood featured in Historic Homes Tour

For one day only, Sunday, March 2, the Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation will present the 24th annual Historic Homes Tour, which takes place in the historic Laurel Park neighborhood.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 24, 2014
Sarasota organizations push for bayfront planning

Led by Visit Sarasota County, a group of organizations have teamed up to begin the process of creating a new master plan for bayfront land around the Van Wezel.

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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 24, 2014
Man charged with strip club death

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has a Bradenton man in custody for a deadly altercation outside of the Cheetah Club Sunday.

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    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 24, 2014
Black Tie Untied

Untie the weekend with Black Tie Untied, featuring Sarasota Exotic Car Fest's festivities and Sarasota Orchestra's "A-Nu Time" gala.

  • Arts + Culture
Co-Mentor Bob Melberth with this year’s Clients of the Year, Chris and Jennifer Mannering of Bounce Down Under, and Co-Mentor Tom Latimer.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: SCORE 2014 Award Luncheon

The Manatee Chapter of SCORE held its annual award luncheon Monday, Feb. 24 at Michael's On East. The national program honored chapter volunteers, members and mentors for their dedication and service to helping small businesses in Sarasota and Manatee County. Chris and Jennifer Mannering of Bounce Down Under, were awarded 2014 Clients of the Year.

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