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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 20, 2012
SCORES: Lady Thunder fall to Lady Falcons

The Out-of-Door Academy girls tennis team fell to St. Stephen's 3-4 March 15.

  • East County
  • Sports
A Florida Highway Patrol report states Judy Holt, 70, was driving her 2000 Chevrolet van eastbound on Braden Run and the intersection of Glen Abbey Lane when she failed to observe bicyclist Nancy Janus, 66.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 20, 2012
Bicyclist injured in crash

Nancy Janus, 66, was transported to the hospital March 14 after the bicycle on which she was riding was struck by another vehicle.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota City Commission also agreed to move forward with negotiations for two hotel proposals Monday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 20, 2012
Commission makes parking hours uniform

Sarasota city commissioners created a downtown parking enforcement program Monday that has parking enforcement from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

  • Sarasota
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Skye Aiello, Stephanie Moore, Kristi Quarles and Jasmar Molina
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 19, 2012
Women's Cancer Awareness Luncheon featuring Olivia Newton-John

Women's Cancer Awareness Luncheon featuring Olivia Newton-John

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  • By [email protected]
  • March 19, 2012
10x10 Spring Event Packs the Gallery

10x10 Spring Event Packs the Gallery

  • Arts + Culture
Veronica Brady and Mary Ann Robinson
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 19, 2012
Sarasota Film Festival Sponsor Kick Off

Sarasota Film Festival Sponsor Kick Off

  • Black Tie
Sophomore pitcher Brad Zunica got the call on the mound for the Mustangs in the third game of the tournament.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Baseball Classic

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High baseball teams spent Spring Break competing against some of the top teams in the state during the annual Sarasota Baseball Classic March 12-15. The Pirates went 2-2 in the Premier Division while The Mustangs went 2-2 in the Elite Division. Braden River opened up its tournament with a 4-1 victory over Benjamin March 12. The Pirates then fell to North Port (7-6) and Miami Palmetto (8-7) before bouncing back to defeat Berkley Prep (4-3). Across town, Lakewood opened u its tournament with an 8-3 victory over Montverde Academy March 12. The Mustangs then fell to tournament champion Barron Collier (14-2) and Sarasota (6-2) before shutting out Miami Sunset 7-0 March 15. Lakewood's Zack Larson was named the Elite Division's best hitter.

  • East County
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Congressman Vern Buchanan
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Club

The Republican Club of Longboat Key was joined by fellow Republican Clubs from the two counties for a special breakfast meeting on Friday, March 16. Attorney General Pam Bondi was the featured speaker. Congressman Vern Buchanan was also present. Bondi grew up in Florida and her father, Joe, lives on Longboat Key.

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    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 19, 2012
March 19: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

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Nancy Diener with Bob and A.J. McFarlin
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: All Angels by the Sea Episcopal St. Pat's

All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church celebrated St. Patrick's Day two days early on March 15. The group wore their best green and dined on traditional St. Patrick's Day corned-beef sandwiches.

  • Longboat Key
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Tricia Foster wore some fun shamrock glasses at Shamrock's 4th Annual St. Patrick's Day Block Party.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Shamrock's 4th Annual St. Patrick's Day Block Party

The Shamrock's 4th Annual St. Patrick's Day Block Party rocked the block from 9 a.m. until midnight, Saturday, March 17.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Alice Richey in a tank top
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Gal-E-Mates' Fashion Show

On March 14, the Gal-E-Mates of Sarasota Yacht Club had its monthly meeting. Following lunch, some of the members displayed their hand-made wardrobes for a fashion show unlike any other.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dexter Bernard Williams was arrested this morning at his home in the 2000 block of 8th Street in Sarasota.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 19, 2012
Enforcement arrests one of Sarasota's ten most wanted

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has arrested Dexter Bernard Williams, who has been on the run since September.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hana Kenny performs with the Sarasota Irish Dance Academy, Saturday, March 17, at the 7th Annual Irish Rover St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Phillippi Estate Park.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 7th Annual Irish Rover St. Patrick's Day Celebration

The grass at Phillippi Estate Park was extra green, Saturday, March 17, during the 7th Annual Irish Rover St. Patrick's Day Celebration.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Vaishnavi Jayakumar, 9, plays in one of the Banyan trees after performing, Saturday, March 17, during the Selby Gardens 7th Annual Asian Cultural Festival
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Asian Cultural Festival

The 7th Annual Asian Cultural Festival was held March 17 and 18 at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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