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  • By Chef Judi Gallagher
  • January 29, 2013
TWISS = This Week Is Soooo Sweet!

TWISS = This Week Is Soooo Sweet!

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  • January 29, 2013
Obituary: Nancy Roseanne DeRobertis Harris

Nancy Roseanne DeRobertis Harris, 83, of Longboat Key, died Dec. 11.

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  • January 29, 2013
Obituary: Jimmie Hess

Jimmie Hess, 91, of Birmingham, Ala., and Longboat Key, died Jan. 21.

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Asolo Repertory Theatre board member Howard Phillips
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 29, 2013
Asolo Repertory Theatre board member Howard Phillips dies

Howard Phillips died in his sleep at the hospital Friday, Jan. 25.

  • Arts + Culture
Nik Wallenda crosses U.S. 41 on the highwire
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 29, 2013
Jan. 29: Daily Headlines Video

Another Waterlefe home robbed; Nik Wallenda crosses U.S. 41 on the highwire; Venice Theatre announces productions in 64th season

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    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 29, 2013
Longboat Island Chapel hosts aging seminars

First topic deals with geriatric case managers

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Wallenda makes his way across the high wire.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Nik Wallenda Walks Across U.S. 41

Nik Wallenda successfully completed his high-wire walk across U.S. 41 Tuesday, Jan. 29. Hundreds of spectators gathered approximately 180 feet below to watch the walk, which took about 11 minutes to complete.

  • Arts + Culture
Applications must be received by 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, at the Town Clerk’s Office at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 29, 2013
Town seeks applications for police pension board

Applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15 to the Town Clerk's Office.

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Bobbi Eschenbach performs "Cabaret" to highlight Venice Theatre's Summer Cabaret Festival taking place July 19 through Aug. 25.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 29, 2013
Venice Theatre announces productions in 64th season

Venice Theatre opened the curtain on its 64th season the evening of Jan. 28 in the lobby. Each show was announced by Artistic/Executive Director Murray Chase followed by a performance by some of the theater's regular actors.

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  • Josh Siegel
  • January 29, 2013
Giving Matters Award applications available

Applications for the Giving Matters Youth Philanthropy Leadership Award can be submitted until Fed. 1.

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It marks the second time in a little over a week that a home on the 900 block of Fish Hook Cove in Bradenton had jewelry and watches stolen from it.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 29, 2013
Jewelry and watches stolen from a home in the Waterlefe community again

Manatee County deputies report another $24,000 worth of jewelry and watches was stolen from a home in the Waterlefe community Monday.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • January 29, 2013
Area lifters qualify for state meet

Three local weightlifters finished in the top 3 at the District 8 meet Jan. 25, at Port Charlotte to advance to the FHSAA Finals Feb. 9.

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Taylor Morrison Vice President of Purchasing Derek Andruss, Vice President of Sales Cammie Longenecker and Vice President of Construction Mark Mansfield break ground at the Esplanade by Siesta Key.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 29, 2013
Taylor Morrison breaks ground on development

The Esplanade by Siesta Key will offer home prices from $291,000 to $397,000 at the intersection of Stickney Point Road and Richard Place.

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Sarasota’s Dakota Cotner, No. 23 guards Riverview’s Jason Torreno, No. 24.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: RHS v. SHS boys varsity basketball

Sarasota High School's boys varsity basketball team played Riverview High School's team Monday, Jan. 28, at Riverview High School's gymnasium. The final score was Riverview 49, Sarasota 39.

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Barbara Perry sketches a plant.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • January 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Paint and Petals at the Sarasota Garden Club

Artists and green thumbs gathered Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Sarasota Garden Club for the fourth annual Paint and Petals event. A collaboration by the Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society and the Sarasota and Lemon Bay garden clubs, the event showcased the work of local artists and floral designers.

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