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The Sarasota County Planning Commission voted unanimously Feb. 7, to recommend two zoning amendments that would allow construction of roughly 150 parking spaces and the 41,180-square-foot grocery store
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 4, 2013
Rezone application considered for new Walmart on Beneva Road

Sarasota County commissioners will consider an application to rezone 4 acres at the corner of Bee Ridge Road and Beneva Road to make way for a Walmart Neighborhood Market, March 6, at the County Commission meeting.

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Get caught up on last weekend's events with Black Tie Untied!
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 4, 2013
Black Tie Untied

Hearts Afire held their annual benefit Friday, March 1, at Michael's On East and the Asolo's annual gala was held Saturday night, at the Charles Ringling Mansion.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 4, 2013
Diversions eEdition 02.28.13

Enjoy an electronic version of the Feb. 28 Diversions paper

  • Arts + Culture
Six candidates are vying for two at-large City Commission seats.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • March 4, 2013
Early voting for Sarasota city election continues until March 9

Early voting will take place 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Office of the Supervisor of Elections, Sarasota County Terrace Building, 2001 Adams Lane.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City Commissioners on Feb. 19 listened to residents lobby for less strict regulations on outdoor amplified sound.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • March 4, 2013
Commissioners to consider rezone on North Trail parcel

They will also discuss downtown sound regulations at the meeting.

  • Sarasota
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Sister Lucia Haas with The Rev. Fausto Stampiglia
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney Gala

More than 200 guests gathered March 2, at the Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom, Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School "Luck of the Irish" themed gala.

  • East County
  • News
Ally Adamo reeled in her target.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Carnival

Families of McNeal Elementary School gathered March 2 in the school's courtyard for a carnival. Guests played carnival-style games, slid down slides and won prizes.

  • East County
  • News
Todd Lewis and Melissa Gindling
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: SYC Charitable Foundation Rock & Roll Gala

The Sarasota Yacht Club Charitable Foundation raised held a Rock & Roll Gala Saturday, March 2. The event, which featured the band Stormbringer, raised funds for scholarships for local students pursuing studies in marine science, marine engineering, marine biology and seamanship.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Sun Circle Art Festival was held at Sun Circle Park.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Sun Circle Art Festival

Indian Beach and Sapphire Shores neighborhood residents sold fine arts and crafts at the Sun Circle Art Festival Saturday, March 2, in Sun Circle Park to get the community together. Area musicians jammed out while neighbors strolled and chatted with each other. Students from Mingwu Martial arts performed self-defense and kicking demonstrations and area writers conducted readings.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Artist Curtis Kroesche makes fish and seabirds from 16-gauge steel.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Wildlife Arts Festival

The Sarasota Wildlife Arts Festival featured a juried art competition and environmental speakers Saturday, March 2 and Sunday, March 3 at Ken Thompson Park on City Island. The event benefitted Save Our Seabirds and the Sarasota Rotary Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brad, Bernice and Luca Bozman
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: BRE Family Bonfire Night

Students and families huddled on blankets and chairs and endured the cold at Braden River Elementary School's Family Bonfire Night March 1. Attendees played by the school's playground and ate S'mores and Chick-fil-A among other activities.

  • East County
  • Schools
Sharon Hoehn and Gracie Jo, who enjoyed meeting an author of a book about gardening
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Mixon Orange Blossom Festival

Mixon's Orange Blossom Festival celebrated this year's citrus crop March 2-3. The World Famous Wallendas performed, while visitors shopped at arts and crafts booths, bought food, rode rides and could take a tram tour through the citrus groves.

  • East County
  • News
Tory Newman, Christina Filkins and Pat Loy
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Home and Garden Club Kickoff Party

Longboat Key Garden Club members Susan and Lenny Landau hosted a potluck dinner Friday, March 1, for homeowners featured in the club's Home and Garden Tour and other volunteers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Elliott Weinstein, Lee Peakes, Mike McKee, Ned Pike
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Beachplace Golf Party

Forty Beachplace residents competed in their 7th annual golf tournament Friday, March 1. Afterward, 80 friends gathered in the clubhouse for a dinner party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chairwomen Kristina Engelsberg, Dina Smith and Vanessa Opstal
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 3, 2013
20th Anniversary of Celebration of Imagination 'Platinum Ball'

20th Anniversary of Celebration of Imagination 'Platinum Ball'

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