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Nolan Peterson
January 20, 2014

Osprey pier reconstruction moves forward

With permitting complete, a county project to rebuild the historic Osprey fishing pier has moved into the design phase.

Siesta Key
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Harriet Sokmensuer
January 20, 2014

Education Foundation recognize student artists

The students competed in the Education Foundation's Juried Art Show competition Saturday, Jan. 11 to Tuesday, Jan. 14.

Sarasota
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Harriet Sokmensuer
January 20, 2014

Patriot Plaza's stainless steel structure completed

Construction crews hoisted the 40,000-pound section Friday afternoon; marking the completion of the plaza's 111,000 stainless steel main structure.

Sarasota
News

Heather Merriman Saba
January 20, 2014

Black Tie Untied

Untie last week's events with Black Tie Untied, featuring RCLA's Town Hall Series Platinum Dinner and Suncoast Communities Blood Bank's Red Hot!.

Arts + Culture

Kurt Schultheis
January 20, 2014

McClash drops groin objections

The Longboat Key Town Commission agreed to a proposed settlement by Joe McClash Jan. 17 at Town Hall that allows permitting for two of the three proposed groins on the north end to move forward.

Longboat Key
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David Conway
January 20, 2014

New push for elected mayor in Sarasota

A political committee is proposing a new charter for Sarasota, which would create a 'strong mayor' position and a city council with representatives from five districts.

Sarasota
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Marty Fugate
January 20, 2014

THEATER REVIEW: 'Other Desert Cities'

America has been the arena for a running brawl between the Left and Right since before Upton Sinclair was in diapers. For some, the factional fight is a family feud. The Asolo Rep's production of Jon Robin Baitz's 'Other Desert Cities' introduces us to one such family.

Arts + Culture

Harriet Sokmensuer
January 20, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast

Members of the community began their day at the 31st annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast Monday, Jan. 20. Through inspirational words, song and prayer attendees honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The breakfast is the first memorial event of the day.

Sarasota
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Robin Hartill
January 20, 2014

Town offices close for Martin Luther King Day

Longboat Key Town Hall is closed in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Longboat Key
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Amanda Sebastiano
January 19, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee County Fair

Caramel and candy-coated apples, live music and livestock defined the Manatee County Fair and kept it bustling Jan. 19. The annual event will continue daily until its commencement Jan. 26.

East County
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Kelsey Grau
January 19, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Circus Ring of Fame Inductions

The Circus Ring of Fame welcomed four new members in its 27th annual ceremony on Sunday, Jan. 19, on St. Armands Circle. Trapeze artist Pinito del Oro, animal trainer and circus owner Ian Garden Sr., founder and artistic director of Big Apple Circus Paul Binder, and the Theron family of high-energy bicyclists were inducted.