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Cattle Baron's Ball 2012

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Sarasota Film Festival! It has Begun! Opening Night Recap! Spotlight on FILMMAKERS FORUM and FILMMAKERS IN ATTENDANCE!

Sarasota Film Festival! It has Begun! Opening Night Recap! Spotlight on FILMMAKERS FORUM and FILMMAKERS IN ATTENDANCE!

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  • April 14, 2012
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Veronica Pastore: SFF Marketing Director, Face on the Shrine in my Closet

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Real Estate Deal of the Week: Lincoln Park

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PHOTO GALLERY: 'School House Rock Live!'

Theater students at Braden River High School rocked out on education April 13-14 during performances of "School House Rock Live!"

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With more than 200 films on this year's bill, picking what to see at the 2012 Sarasota Film Festival can be overwhelming.
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  • April 14, 2012
Film Fest Blog: Survival 101

Here are tips on how to tackle the 2012 Sarasota Film Festival.

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  • April 13, 2012
Sarasota Film Festival Opening Night Film and Party

Sarasota Film Festival Opening Night Film and Party

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Eduardo's Nightlife Diary: Downtown Eats and Club Beats

Eduardo's Nightlife Diary: Downtown Eats and Club Beats

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  • April 13, 2012
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This Weekend in Sarasota with Kirsten!

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  • By Candice McElyea
  • April 13, 2012
Legislative Update in Lakewood Ranch

Legislative Update in Lakewood Ranch

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Hayley and Jake O'Keefe were eager to see their artwork framed.
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  • April 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Elementary Art Show

As families at Braden River Elementary School gathered April 12 at the school for report card conferences, they also checked out a special Art Show and Sale in the school's cafeteria.

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  • April 13, 2012
Center for Sight donates surgeries

Recently, Center For Sight performed more than 70 free cataract surgeries for people who have no insurance and no means to pay.

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Science Fair judge Cathy Walsh with ODA student Brittany Wenger, who will represent Sarasota County.
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  • April 13, 2012
Students head to Science Fair

Sarasota County student scientists were honored with prizes and cash awards Wednesday, April 11, at the School Board Auditorium.

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  • April 13, 2012
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  • April 13, 2012
Business Alliance announces more endorsements

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance today announced five more political endorsements.

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