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Neil "Spyder" Giraldo and Pat Benatar. Photo by Stephanie Hannum.
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 27, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

'All Fired Up'; The name game; Catwalk for a cause; Tidbits

  • Arts + Culture
Photos by Leijea Photography
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  • March 27, 2013
Just Married: Amy Zinna and Dylan Bower

Dylan and Amy met after college while working together at Bonefish Grill, in Bradenton. Amy was planning to set him up with a friend, but, instead, ended up finding herself in awe of her handsome co-worker.

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Alec Bryant, Cheyenne Pittman, Brennan Short on teeterboard
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 27, 2013
Highlights: High-flying daredevil children swing into the center ring

Sailor Circus presents its 64th annual Spring Show beginning Thursday, March 28 and running through April 6, at the Sailor Circus arena. Deemed "The Greatest 'Little' Show on Earth," these elementary- to high-school students' talent is anything but small. Step right up and get your tickets, which are $16 for adults and $12 for children. Call 366-0156 for more information.

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  • By Anthony Paull
  • March 26, 2013
Whiskey Obsession festival "pours" into Michael's on East

Whiskey Obsession festival "pours" into Michael's on East

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  • March 26, 2013
Obituary: Susan Pagano Jack

Susan Pagano Jack, 58, of Longboat Key and Santa Fe, N.M., died March 15.

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  • March 26, 2013
Obituary: Robert Gephart

Robert I. Gephart, 79, of Sarasota, died March 16.

  • Longboat Key
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  • March 26, 2013
Obituary: James Fischley

James H. Fischley, 70, of Longboat Key, died March 20.

  • Longboat Key
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  • March 26, 2013
Obituary: Hilton Hampton Brown

Hilton Hampton Brown, 68, of Longboat Key, died March 20, after a dignified adjustment to a slow, degenerative disease.

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Manatee County Schools to cut 150 staff positions
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 26, 2013
March 26: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Manatee County Schools to cut 150 staff positions; Colony units can't be fulltime residences; New College names Shannon Duvall as vice president for advancement

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 26, 2013
Dolphin dies after stranding near Cannons Marina

The Risso's dolphin died after a Monday rescue by Mote Marine Laboratory.

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Linda Holland and Pastor Kelvin Lumpkin issued a duel endorsement today for Suzanne Atwell and Richard Dorfman
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • March 26, 2013
Former candidates issue double endorsement of Atwell, Dorfman

Linda Holland and Kelvin Lumpkin endorse Suzanne Atwell and Richard Dorfman in run-off election.

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Shannon Duvall. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 26, 2013
New College names Shannon Duvall as vice president for advancement

Shannon Duvall will be responsible for all aspects of the fundraising program, including major and planned giving, the annual fund and an ongoing capital campaign called the New College Promise.

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The plan also adds 22 technology assistants in elementary and middle schools, Vogel said.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 26, 2013
Manatee County Schools to cut 150 staff positions

According to Bill Vogel, the leader of new Superintendent Rick Mills' transition team, the cuts would save $11 million.

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Colony Beach & Tennis Resort unit owners can’t stay in their units for longer than 30 days, no matter what kind of project is eventually built.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 26, 2013
Colony units can't be fulltime residences

The town manager made it clear for Colony Beach & Tennis Resort unit owners this week what the use of their tourism-owned properties is under the town's zoning code.

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  • By The Insider
  • March 25, 2013
SFF 2013: How to Buy Tickets

SFF 2013: How to Buy Tickets

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