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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 8, 2013
Heritage Harbour CDD meeting results in two resignations

Chairman Joseph Jaudon and District Manager Jim Ward resigned from their respective posts.

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Margaret Lanier and her children, Sidney, Bridget and Trey enjoy entering photography contests, and Lanier says that she has taken some of her favorite photos right in her own backyard.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 8, 2013
Design and Dine finalists: Margaret Lanier

Margaret Lanier grew up hiking and enjoying Florida's outdoors. Now a photographer, much of her work is nature-centric.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 8, 2013
Firehouse Subs donates AEDs to Longboat police

The department will receive 11 of the life-saving devices.

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Cindy Krider's service dog, Euker, was originally a pet, but after she discovered he could detect blood-sugar levels, she took him to a trainer to become a certified service dog.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 8, 2013
Design and Dine finalists: Jamie and Cindy Krider

Jamie Krider and his wife, Cindy, are new homeowners in Sarasota. The couple, along with Cindy's 13-year-old diabetes service dog, Euker, recently relocated from Osprey.

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In addition to working full time at the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce, Kevin Cooper is a full-time student, who is taking online classes at night to earn his MBA from Florida State University
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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 8, 2013
Design and Dine Finalists: Missy and Kevin Cooper

When Kevin Cooper, executive director of the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce wraps up his day at the office, he heads home to do some reading. Unfortunately, his literature usually consists of dense business textbooks.

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Public Works Director Juan Florensa said it was discovered around 1 p.m. Thursday the light wasn't working properly and it was reset at 4:30 p.m. by a traffic engineer.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 8, 2013
Traffic light caused Longboat delays Thursday

Longboaters attempting to get to downtown Sarasota or St. Armands Circle Thursday had an hour wait to deal with, thanks to a faulty traffic light at Longboat Club Road, just before the New Pass Bridge.

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County commissioners highlighted maintenance of the roughly 110 sports fields or structures as a priority during a Dec. 7 retreat.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 8, 2013
'Mowingate' fix focus of budget workshop

Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid will request $663,000 to hire 24 full-time employees and $390,000 for equipment to buffer roadside mowing during a Feb. 8 budget workshop.

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  • By Matt Orr
  • February 7, 2013
Help TWIS Travel knock out a six-month bucket list

Help TWIS Travel knock out a six-month bucket list

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Ambassador James Joseph, Roxie Jerde, president and CEO, and Phil Delaney, board chair
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 7, 2013
Legacy Society Recognition Luncheon

Legacy Society Recognition Luncheon

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  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • February 7, 2013
14 dining spots for Valentine’s Day

14 dining spots for Valentine’s Day

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  • By Chef Judi Gallagher
  • February 7, 2013
TWIS = This Week Is Sushi

TWIS = This Week Is Sushi

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Traffic on Gulf of Mexico Drive and St. Armands Circle is causing delays.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 7, 2013
Longboat traffic causes delays

Traffic on Gulf of Mexico Drive heading southbound is backed up to the Bay Isles Parkway traffic light.

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Enjoy today's Daily Headlines with Emily Walsh
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 7, 2013
Feb. 7: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Standing their ground; North Trail development hits roadblock; First impressions: Jeff Mayers

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Alta Vista students watch as Amy Mazner accepts her award.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 7, 2013
School Board honors teacher of the year finalists

Sarasota County School Board members made their rounds to three schools Thursday, Feb. 7, to surprise the three finalists for the annual Teacher of the Year competition.

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For more photos, check out our Black Tie photo galleries!
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 7, 2013
VIDEO: Sarasota High School performers entertain at luncheon

Check out this video of Sarasota High School's cast of Les Miserables singing "Do You Hear The People Sing" Thursday, Feb. 7, at the Legacy Society Recognition Luncheon at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

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