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  • By Bonnie Silvestri
  • April 23, 2012
A 'Dark Horse' evening comes out a winner

A 'Dark Horse' evening comes out a winner

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  • By Candice McElyea
  • April 23, 2012
Housing Update in Sarasota from the Experts

Housing Update in Sarasota from the Experts

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Andrew Vac President of LLSA Chamber of Commerce and Kenny Barr owner of The Sports Page
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: LLSA Chamber After Hours

The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce took their members to the mainland for a happy hour at Sports Page Bar and Grille in on Thursday, April 19. Participants could relax, network and enjoy cocktails with their friends and fellow chamber members. Even business competitors were having laughs with each other.

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Anita Cohen, Kathy Bernstein and Bonnie Chisling
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Women's Golf Association season close

It has been a great season for the women's golf association. On Tuesday, April 17, The 9- and 18-holers celebrated the end of season with a little bit of bread and putter. They teed off and had a closing luncheon to celebrate. While some might stick around the key for the summer months, others will be absent-tees.

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  • April 23, 2012
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Earl Mehlenbacher presents the Queen of the Hop, Diane Hart, with her flowers.
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  • April 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Sinai Sock Hop

Temple Sinai held a sock hop as their fundraising event, Saturday, April 21.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 23, 2012
Controversial mural art painted over

The "Fast Life" mural that many believe imitates gang was painted over earlier this month.

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Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid was hired earlier this year
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  • April 23, 2012
Sarasota County aims to help businesses

Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid, hired earlier this year, has created a new team of employees dedicated to business and economic development.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 23, 2012
Scores: Pirate senior finishes as state runner-up

Braden River High senior Nathan Kirkman finished second in the 199-pound weight class of the Class 2A state weightlifting meet April 21, achieving his goal of earning a medal.

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A concept plan developed for the park by Wannemacher Jensen Architects includes a new community center building, kayak launch, multi-use active recreation space and a community garden.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • April 23, 2012
Committee to explore community center prospects

The Longboat Key Town Commission reached consensus to create a committee and to organize a poll to determine how to move forward.

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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 23, 2012
Victim Tribute to be held April 24

The Sarasota County Victim Advisory Council will host its annual Victim Tribute on Tuesday, April 24.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 23, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Lisa Camuto

Braden River Elementary School's Lisa Camuto grew up eating plenty of Spanish food. This recipe for picadillo is one her own family has enjoyed for years.

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Proposed options for the reallocation and reprioritization of the Local Government Infrastructure Sales Tax Program are on the county agenda Tuesday.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 23, 2012
County commissioners discuss road project priorities Tuesday

Commissioners will also discuss a new 911 Emergency Operations Center on county-owned property at 1301 Cattlemen Road.

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Carolyn Silverman, Amanda Stanbrosky and Olivia Goodfriend
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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: YouthArts Fest

More than 500 students displayed their artistic talents in Five Points Park Saturday, April 21, as part of YouthArts Fest, which aims to increase awareness of the importance of art in education. The event included dancing, face painting, activities and various forms of art.

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Jacqueline Abney and Chastanna Niemann greeted guests with a smile.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Business Card Exchange

Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce members met Thursday, April 19, at Buffalo Wild Wings for their monthly business card exchange. Members take turns hosting the after-hours event, where food is provided and attendees have a chance to win various raffle prizes donated by chamber members.

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