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  • Stephanie Hannum
  • May 8, 2013
Guest Fashion Editor: Marilee Roberts

Marilee Roberts loves to dress up, but she especially loves to accessorize. After returning from trips abroad and being complimented on her jewelry finds, Roberts started importing unique jewelry handcrafted by European artisans - and thus her company, TreborStyle, was created.

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  • May 7, 2013
'La Cirque Appetit' - A Unique Lunch Event

'La Cirque Appetit' - A Unique Lunch Event

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At around 12:30 a.m. this morning, a man was followed to the Lost Creek Apartments complex by two suspects.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 7, 2013
Two stabbed in robbery attempt at Lakewood Ranch apartment complex

A man was followed to his residence in Lost Creek Apartments by two suspects, where he and a neighbor were stabbed.

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Commissioners approved a North Trail Overlay and a partial fee waiver for the Sarasota Chalk Festival.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • May 7, 2013
Commissioners approve North Trail Overlay

They also approved a partial fee waiver for the Sarasota Chalk Festival.

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The Miami Police Department found a Longboat Key woman driving the wrong way this morning.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 7, 2013
Longboat Key woman found in Miami

A Harbourside Drive woman was found in downtown Miami at 3 a.m. this morning driving the wrong way with a trunk full of Longboat Key Publix groceries.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 7, 2013
Two men rescued near Cedar Key

Steven Kepecz and Paul Conners were rescued by the Coast Guard Sunday afternoon after their boat developed engine trouble.

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Tenor Michael Hendrick and baritone Sean Anderson in last season's "Of Mice and Men" will return this season. Photo by Rod Millington.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 7, 2013
Sarasota Opera announces 2013/2014 Season

The 55th Season of Sarasota Opera highlights include Verdi's "Jerusalem" and "Il Trovatore," Rossini's "The Barber of Seville and Wagner's "The Flying Dutchman."

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    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 7, 2013
Sarasota YMCA youth to learn about health careers

Youth will get a chance to explore health career options this summer during a three week Health Career Summer Camp.

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The incident is under investigation, does not appear to be suspicous.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 7, 2013
Sarasota County deputies investigate a death on Tamiami Trail

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a man found floating in a water retention area in the 8400 block of Tamiami Trail.

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At its Monday, May 6 regular meeting, the Longboat Key Town Commission selected Maggie D. Mooney-Portale of Sarasota-based Hankin, Persson, McClenathen, Cohen & Darnell as its new town attorney.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 7, 2013
Longboat Key Town Commission chooses new attorney

Maggie D. Mooney-Portale of Sarasota-based Hankin, Persson, McClenathen, Cohen & Darnell was chosen as the town's new attorney Monday night.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 7, 2013
Sarasota Crew defends title

The Sarasota Crew successfully defended its overall team crown at the USRowing Southeast Junior District Championships May 4 and 5 in Oak Ridge, Tenn.

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  • By Anthony Paull
  • May 7, 2013
4th annual Harvey Milk Festival ready to rock downtown

4th annual Harvey Milk Festival ready to rock downtown

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  • By Kathryn Parks
  • May 6, 2013
The Backstage Blogger sets sail again with “Vocal Vixens”

The Backstage Blogger sets sail again with “Vocal Vixens”

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  • By Lisa Nisenson
  • May 6, 2013
Smart Growth America shows how to build a city's tech industry

Smart Growth America shows how to build a city's tech industry

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  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • May 6, 2013
Culinary celebrations for Mothers’ Day

Culinary celebrations for Mothers’ Day

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