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  • April 3, 2013
Social Studies: Deborah Blue

Attorney Deborah Blue's love of vintage things spans from her personal style to her home, classic car and 1974 Luzier boat, Stormy. Her family's famous Christmas cards are almost as recognizable as she is.

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Chairwomen Margie Lee and Debbie Partridge
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  • April 2, 2013
WBTT's April Fools Luncheon

WBTT's April Fools Luncheon

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  • April 2, 2013
TWIS does SFF: Anthony Paull's film picks

TWIS does SFF: Anthony Paull's film picks

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  • April 2, 2013
City Commission candidates to face off in CONA forum

City Commission candidates to face off in CONA forum

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  • By Bonnie Silvestri
  • April 2, 2013
TWIS does SFF: Bonnie Greenball Silvestri's film picks

TWIS does SFF: Bonnie Greenball Silvestri's film picks

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  • By Sarah Felder
  • April 2, 2013
The Engine 2 Diet challenge with Whole Foods Market Sarasota: final results

The Engine 2 Diet challenge with Whole Foods Market Sarasota: final results

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  • April 2, 2013
Obituary: Margaret Anne Wierts-Parrinello

Margaret Anne Wierts-Parrinello, 91, of Longboat Key, died March 25.

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  • April 2, 2013
Obituary: Harriet B. Schaye

Harriet B. Schaye, 79, of Longboat Key, died at home March 28.

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  • April 2, 2013
Obituary: Henry Lehne

Henry Lehne, 98, of Longboat Key died Feb. 16.

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  • April 2, 2013
Darwin's on 4th to host benefit for fire victims Thursday, April 4

The bar is offering a free cocktail with donations.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 2, 2013
County contains sewage spill at abandoned golf course

Sarasota County workers should clear the spill site, south of Clark Road and east of Palmer Ranch, by this evening.

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Commissioners approve North Trail overlay — learn more in today's headlines!
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  • April 2, 2013
April 2: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Commissioners approve North Trail overlay; Commissioners deny St. Denis' retirement request; Siesta Key public beach No. 2 in the country; Rosalyne Holdings purchases 6.5 acres in the Rosemary District

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  • April 2, 2013
Siesta Key beach listed No. 2 on Tripadvisor for 2013

Siesta Key public beach was listed as No. 2 on the top 25 beaches in the United States right after Ka'anapali Beach in Lahaina, Hawai, on tripadvisor's 'Best of 2013.'

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  • April 2, 2013
St. Armands home sells for $4.25 million

The sale price is the highest amount paid for a St. Armands Key home since 2007.

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  • Josh Siegel
  • April 2, 2013
Lakewood Ranch elementary students invited to White House

Michelle Obama invited five B.D. Gullet Elementary students to help plant a vegetable garden on the White House lawn Thursday, April 4.

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