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Runners stop for water near the six-mile mark.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon

More than 3,600 athletes hit the streets of downtown Sarasota Sunday, March 17, for the eighth-annual First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon. Runners, dressed in St. Patrick's Day attire, competed in the 13.1 mile race. Evan Dehart, age 27, of Jupiter, Fla. Won the men's title in 1:10:24, and 26-year-old Sara Petrick, of Tampa, won the women's title in a record 1:19:34.

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Payton Aaron couldn’t contain his enthusiasm has he raced down the first base line.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Miracle League of Manasota Opening Day

More than 100 children and adults hit the field for the Miracle League of Manasota's Opening Day March 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The intersection at 10th Street and U.S. 41 would see a roundabout as part of a $100 million project to add the features along the bayfront.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • March 19, 2013
City to submit funding request for U.S. 41 roundabouts

If approved, the City Commission's funding request could fast-track construction of five of 10 planned roundabouts.

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  • By Joe Hendricks
  • March 18, 2013
An Election Day snapshot – Who some of your neighbors voted for and why

An Election Day snapshot – Who some of your neighbors voted for and why

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  • By Bonnie Silvestri
  • March 18, 2013
"Clybourne Park" handles race and war with humor and grace

"Clybourne Park" handles race and war with humor and grace

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  • By Chef Judi Gallagher
  • March 18, 2013
TWIS = This Week Is Savory

TWIS = This Week Is Savory

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  • Eat + Drink
  • By TWIS Street
  • March 18, 2013
"Voices and Variations" combines solo violin and percussion in a unique concert program

"Voices and Variations" combines solo violin and percussion in a unique concert program

  • Arts + Culture
Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they read today's Daily Headlines.
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • March 18, 2013
March 18: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: City Commission to discuss downtown sound committee, man found dead on Oakford Road, GreyHawk Landing prowler arrested, Creekwood woman dies in traffic incident, Black Tie UNTIED

  • Siesta Key
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Tayler Jordan and Timm Swafford
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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Prime Time

Members of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce met Wednesday, March 12, at New College of Florida for the organization's regular Prime Time event. Chamber members represented their respective businesses at booths, where they fielded questions and networked.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sam Snead's St. Patrick's Party

Sam Snead's hosted its annual St. Patrick's Day block party Saturday, March 16, on Hillview Street. Partygoers dressed in green and enjoyed live music as well as traditional Irish food and drink.

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Sarasota County commissioners approved a staff recommendation to demolish unoccupied county buildings on Cattleman Road in August.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 18, 2013
Sarasota County Commission to hold planning workshop

Commissioners will discuss the future of Sarasota County Sheriff's Office facilities March 20.

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Michael Donald Edwards poses in a cape while promoting the musical production "Hero," featured in the upcoming 2013-2014 season.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 18, 2013
Asolo Repertory Theatre announces 2013-2014 season

Highlights of the season include beloved musical 'Show Boat,' a new musical about a comic book artist, 'Hero,' and Frank Galati's adaptation of 'The Grapes of Wrath.'

  • Arts + Culture
A debate about campaign signs continues on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 18, 2013
Campaign-sign debate continues

Key resident Larry Grossman has urged Vice Mayor David Brenner to resign because he took campaign signs out of a Sarasota right of way.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Orchestra of Exiles" movie poster
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 18, 2013
Filmmaker Josh Aronson speaks about 'Orchestra of Exiles'

Aronson came to Sarasota in conjunction with the Israel Film Festival, where his film was premiered for the first time in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
Paddlers can enter the 12-mile Hyper Hawaii Endurance Challenge or the 3-mile fun paddle.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 18, 2013
Paddle boarders gear up for Siesta Key Classic

The inaugural Siesta Key Classic Paddle competitions will take place starting at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 20.

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