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Existential Hive Mind Blues: Inside the quirky, brilliant mind of Joe Seul

Existential Hive Mind Blues: Inside the quirky, brilliant mind of Joe Seul

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  • December 17, 2013
Laying the groundwork: Teach Me Equals talks life on the road

Laying the groundwork: Teach Me Equals talks life on the road

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Dale Berkowitz, Mary Beth Bos, Merrill Bonder and Pat Martin
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  • December 17, 2013
Y Achievers' Scholarship Partners Holiday Luncheon

Y Achievers' Scholarship Partners Holiday Luncheon

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  • December 17, 2013
Commission approves Creekwood development

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners today approved an expansion to the Creekwood community.

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A Hilton application states: “The Longboat Key hotel must be completely redeveloped and modernized to attract the affluent, upscale visitors that historically supported the local economy of Longboat Key.”
    By
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  • December 17, 2013
P&Z recommends Hilton project approval

The Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort submitted plans for a $30 million project that could break ground in May.

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  • December 17, 2013
The Good News: Laurel Nokomis School

Inspired by their personal heroes, Laurel Nokomis reading ambassadors teach preschoolers what it takes to make a difference.

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Jay Berman will take over for Phil King as the executive director of the Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center in 2014.
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  • David Conway
  • December 17, 2013
Glasser/Schoenbaum Center selects executive director

The Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center announced Jay Berman will succeed Phil King as the organization's executive director on Jan. 1.

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Sarasota County ran away with another national tourism distinction Monday.
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  • December 17, 2013
Sarasota wins runner-friendly designation

The Road Runners Club of America names Sarasota County one of four of its Runner Friendly Communities of 2013.

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Researchers from six nations gathered for the first International Workshop on Impacts of Ocean Acidification and Climate Change on Corals and Coral Reefs. (Interuniversity Institute for Marine Sciences)
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  • December 17, 2013
Mote co-hosts international workshop in Israel

The five-day workshop brought researchers from six countries together in Eilat, Israel.

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Last year, Siesta Dunes condominium complex defended its title as the category 1 winner.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 17, 2013
The Siesta Key Lighting Contest returns

With 21 entries, four more than last year, the competition has made Siesta Key light up with holiday spirit.

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Sarasota Police Department Chief Bernadette DiPino poses with two children during Saturday's "Honor the Badge" event, organized by the Sarasota Housing Authority.
    By
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  • December 17, 2013
SPD helps children shop for the holidays

The Sarasota Police Department and Sarasota Housing Authority teamed up for the second annual "Honor the Badge" event, helping more than 80 children participate in a holiday shopping spree.

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The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team won its third-consecutive state championship Nov. 5 and 6.
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  • December 17, 2013
Ranch golfers receive Proclamation

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners presented the Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team with a Proclamation Dec. 17 in honor of their third-consecutive state championship.

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In total, and without adjusting for inflation, the new state projections shave $11.9 million off of forecasted deficits in Sarasota County's general fund.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 17, 2013
State updates area taxable values

The Florida Department of Revenue expects Sarasota County property values to grow by at least 5% each year from the current fiscal year through fiscal year 2018.

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Annette Bellows, Mandy Quinones, Dana Opsincs and Cherri Kessler
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  • December 16, 2013
14th annual Signature Chefs Auction

14th annual Signature Chefs Auction

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Ronelle Ashby with Tim and Diane Trettin
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  • December 16, 2013
'A Tribute to Phil King'

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