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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 21, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Feb. 21

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Feb. 21

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Sondra Biller and Karen Harris
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 21, 2014
Sophisticated Strut Fashion Series

Sophisticated Strut Fashion Series

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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 21, 2014
TWIS Asks: SRQ Cigars

TWIS Asks: SRQ Cigars

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Dr. Sylvia Earle with Dr. Michael and Sharon Crosby
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  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Mote Marine Laboratory's Tea for the Sea

Mote Marine Laboratory's Giving Circle kicked off on Friday with 'Tea for the Sea' at Harbourside Dining Room. While enjoying high tea, attendees learned about the innovative work done by leading female scientists at Mote and the women who founded it, Dr. Eugenie Clark and Anne Vanderbilt. All proceeds from the event benefit the research, education and outreach of Mote Marine Laboratory.

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Katherine N. and Divya M. jump together.
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Grandfriends Day

The Out of Door Academy held its annual Grandfriends Day Friday, Feb. 21. Students spent the day with their loved ones in the classroom before they showed off their jump roping skills in Jump for Heart.

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  • Josh Siegel
  • February 21, 2014
FHP monitors for impaired drivers

The Florida Highway Patrol is conducting a DUI Wolfpack Detail Friday in Manatee County.

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    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 21, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Jazz Festival

Enjoy free jazz in the park at the 34th annual Sarasota Jazz Festival's kickoff concert Sunday, Feb. 23 at Phillippi Estate Park.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 21, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Community Health Fair

More than 25 health-care providers will provide screenings, services and educational material tomorrow at Longboat Island Chapel.

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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 21, 2014
Sarasota County real estate market heats up

In January new listings in Sarasota County sent the area's total inventory to a 32-month high.

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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 21, 2014
Sam Woolf makes 'American Idol' Top 13

The nation voted Braden River High School student Sam Woolf into the Top 13 of 'American Idol' Thursday night.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 21, 2014
Students explore career options

Lakewood Ranch High School hosted a career fair today.

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  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 21, 2014
County names assistant county administrator

Steven Botelho, Sarasota County's chief financial management officer, will step into the county's No. 2 position Monday.

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Nolan Fagerburg and Jay White finish their first match.
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 2014 Senior Games

Sarasota residents competed in the 25th annual Gulf Coast Senior Games' Singles Pickleball tournament Friday, Feb. 21. This year marked the first time the games have been held at Arlington Park. The games will continue until Sunday, Feb. 23.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 21, 2014
Wireless group makes recommendation

A group of Longboat Key residents formed to provide a recommendation on improved cellular communication for the island.

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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 21, 2014
County releases 2013 annual report

The 52-page document provides a comprehensive summary of the county's activities and accomplishments last year.

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