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  • February 5, 2013
Obituary: Albert Bernard 'Albie' Frank

Albert Bernard "Albie" Frank, 80, of Sarasota, died Feb. 2.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Susan Nilon
  • February 4, 2013
When choosing a candidate, don't get caught up by shiny objects

When choosing a candidate, don't get caught up by shiny objects

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  • By Bonnie Silvestri
  • February 4, 2013
FST explores "The Columnist" as obsolete as his typewriter

FST explores "The Columnist" as obsolete as his typewriter

  • Arts + Culture
City Manager Tom Barwin talks about living up to Ken Thompson’s legacy.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Ken Thompson Day

City of Sarasota staff members and members of the public gathered Friday, Feb. 1 to recognize the work and legacy of Ken Thompson, Sarasota's longest-serving city manager. City commissioners shared thoughts on Thompson's impact throughout his 38-year career before naming Feb. 1 'Ken Thompson Day.'

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Tyler Thurkow
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Selby Library Band Bash

Teen musicians broke the silence Saturday, Feb. 2, at Selby Public Library during the second annual Band Bash event. Seven bands, including Let's Rock Sarasota, Pure Organic, When in Doubt and Siege of Malakand took the stage to show off original and cover material

  • Arts + Culture
Get caught up on last weekend's Black Tie news with "Black Tie Untied!"
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 4, 2013
Black Tie Untied

The 2nd annual Women and Medicine Luncheon Friday, Feb. 1, was quite a success with double the attendance from the previous year's luncheon.

  • Arts + Culture
Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan with Design and Dine finalists Miss and Kevin Cooper
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 4, 2013
Feb. 4: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Design and Dine Finalist: Missy Cooper; Homelessness topic on join commission agenda; Longboat Key Beach project permit approved; Galvano visits Manatee's Willowbrook community; Mote manatees pick Super Bowl winners again

  • Siesta Key
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Mary and Steve Wiltse watch the Ravens during the 2nd quarter
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Club & Resort Super Bowl party

Members of the Longboat Key Club & Resort gathered to watch Super Bowl XLVII.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
John Brouder and John Bailey tend bar at the Beachplace Super Bowl party.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Beachplace Super Bowl party

The residents of Beachplace got together to watch Super Bowl XLVII.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rita Lynch gets some chili at the Seaplace Super Bowl party.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Seaplace Super Bowl party

Seaplace residents got together to watch Super Bowl XLVII.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Charlie Ann Syprett and Steve Turrisi
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Legal Aid at Florida Studio Theatre

Photos by Yara Klimchak | Community Editor Florida Studio Theatre hosted lawyers and judges for a fundraiser performance of its show "Best of Enemies" on Jan. 29.

  • Arts + Culture
The Braden River Soccer Club U14 premier girls team posted four shutouts to win the Ormond Beach Invitational Jan. 19-20.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 4, 2013
Braden River Soccer Club wins invitational

The Braden River Soccer Club U14 girls premier team won the Ormond Beach Invitational Jan. 19-20.

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The City Commission approved the program in November.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • February 4, 2013
100 register for city's domestic partnership

Sarasota's registry has generated interest from other Florida cities, inquiring about possibly using the city's program as a model.

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Rev. Jean Russo shares her experiences working with former prisoners during the Human Rights Celebration Friday, Feb. 1 at Longboat Island Chapel.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 4, 2013
Church Women United honor Rev. Jean Russo

Honoree helps former prisoners transition back into society.

  • Longboat Key
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The town of Longboat Key will be able to place sand on the north end of the Key this summer.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 4, 2013
Longboat Key beach project permit approved

Longboat Key received a permit to renourish its beach for the next 10 years.

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