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  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • March 28, 2013
Mélange: a fest for foodies!

Mélange: a fest for foodies!

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  • Eat + Drink
  • By Cate McLean
  • March 28, 2013
My first salt room experience at Fusion Therapy

My first salt room experience at Fusion Therapy

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Gretchen Burns, Glen Hamilton and Maryann Thornhill
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Canada Night

Canadian residents at Longboat Harbour hosted a dinner party Thursday, March 28, for their neighbors highlighting their homeland's dishes and music.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Griffin Trautweiler, Chase Tench, Steven Varone and Garrett Kelly
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Spring Fling Dance

Nolan Middle School students celebrated spring with plenty of music, dancing and snacks April 27, during the school's Parent-Teacher Organization Spring Fling Dance.

  • East County
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Ila Afruizi, 4, made sure to see the Easter Bunny.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Easter Egg Hunt

Children at Kiddie Academy today enjoyed an Easter-themed day as they hunted for eggs on the playground, visited with the Easter Bunny and participated in other activities.

  • East County
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 28, 2013
Stickney Point Bridge malfunction causes traffic jam

The drawbridge on south Siesta Key was stuck open for an hour after a locking malfunction, according to Florida Department of Transportation reports.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch sign destroyed — learn more in today's headlines!
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 28, 2013
March 28: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sheriff's Office charges man for Pinecraft murder; Homebuyers sue Ranch's developer; Derek's Culinary Casual to relocate

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 28, 2013
News Anchor Heidi Godman returns to broadcast

The former TV news anchor will now appear on radio.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Longboat Key Town Commission has expressed an interest in looking for a new garbage and recycling company once they are allowed to solicit bids next year for such services.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 28, 2013
Town trash bills rise

Waste Management, as part of its contract that expires after this year, is allowed to increase the base rate for its customers annually.

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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 28, 2013
Sarasota Film Festival tickets selling fast

SFF staff has a "Stand by only," "Do Not Miss" and "Going Fast" list they update constantly in the lobby of Regal Hollywood 20

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 28, 2013
Sheriff's Office charges suspect in Pinecraft murder

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested a Sarasota man March 27, for the fatal stabbing Steven Palasz.

  • Sarasota
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Peggy Latini and Judy Colvin
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Style Show

Bird Key Yacht Club hosted Chicos at its monthly style show Thursday, March 28.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 28, 2013
Mirabella tosses perfect game

Braden River High senior Courtney Mirabella threw her second perfect game of the season to lead the Lady Pirates to a 9-0 victory over Palmetto March 2.

  • East County
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Known for its updated comfort food and imaginative American dishes, Derek's, 514 Central Ave., has been a draw to the district north of Fruitville Road.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • March 28, 2013
Derek's Culinary Casual to relocate

Owner/executive chef Derek Barnes cited a lack of progress in the Rosemary District as one reason for the move to Bradenton.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 28, 2013
Sons of Hippies release new music video

The Sarasota three-piece released the video for their new single, "Spaceship Ride."

  • Arts + Culture
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