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"I couldn't think of any reason not to play Twain," says Mark Twain impersonator Rod Rawlings. "I love to tell stories, so, my goodness. Why not swipe from the master?"
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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • February 24, 2012
Rod Rawlings: Twain Incarnate

After devoting two years to getting into character, local Mark Twain impersonator Rod Rawlings is ready to take his act on the road. His first stop: this weekend's Chorus of the Keys concert.

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George Clooney deserves the Oscar for Best Actor for "The Descendants." The 84th Academy Awards airs Feb. 26 on ABC. Courtesy photo.
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  • Pam Nadon
  • February 24, 2012
Film Review: Winning Performances

Everyone loves the Academy Awards, especially the nominees. They get to strut their stuff and, most importantly, add the most coveted designation to their resumes, "Oscar-nominated."

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  • By Kaye Warr
  • February 24, 2012
Get to Know the Sarasota Opera: Joshua Kohl and Sarah Asmar

Get to Know the Sarasota Opera: Joshua Kohl and Sarah Asmar

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Frankie Alvarez and Andhy Mendez
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  • February 23, 2012
Starry Night Dinner, highlighting 'Hamlet, Prince of Cuba'

Starry Night Dinner, highlighting 'Hamlet, Prince of Cuba'

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  • By Candice McElyea
  • February 23, 2012
Nine New Businesses to Open on Main Street LWR

Nine New Businesses to Open on Main Street LWR

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  • February 23, 2012
The Ins and Outs of Restaurant Menu Planning

The Ins and Outs of Restaurant Menu Planning

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Jean Abrams, Rosemary Saurber and Wendy Glasser
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  • February 23, 2012
Come Laugh With Gina Barreca

Come Laugh With Gina Barreca

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  • February 23, 2012
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Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

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The Braden River Elementary cafeteria staff put together a special rock star menu for the event.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Elementary School Cafeteria Rock Star Day

Students at Braden River Elementary School let the good times roll during the school's Cafeteria Rock Star Day Feb. 23. During their lunch periods, students enjoyed a special rock star menu and listened to rock and roll hits played by the Guitar Center's Stephen Miller and Jimi Gee. The event celebrated BRE's Learning Rocks school theme.

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Abigail Schmitt, 6 1/2, enjoys her burrito, Thursday, Feb. 23, at El Restaurante Bay Haven.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 2nd annual El Restaurante Bay Haven

Bay Haven Elementary held their second annual "El Restaurante Bay Haven" luncheon, Thursday, Feb. 23, in the cafeteria.

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Sarasota County commissioners Tuesday questioned whether staff was estimating too high a budget for the expenses.
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  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • February 23, 2012
What does the upkeep cost?

County commissioners Tuesday debated the cost of Village upkeep, questioning whether county staff had over-estimated expenses for the current fiscal year.

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Approximately 100 people attended Buchanan's Longboat Key town hall meeting last March.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 23, 2012
Buchanan to host Longboat Key town hall meeting

The Longboat Key Republican will hold a meeting this Saturday.

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The meeting will be held in the Jack Geldbart Auditorium within the Selby Library, 1331 First Street, Sarasota.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 23, 2012
City hosts parking forum tonight

The city of Sarasota will host a parking management forum tonight to help prompt improvements within the parking system.

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Rick Obeid, of New Panel Homes, today caulks one of five new dog cottage at Honor Animal Rescue's Ranch on Lorraine Road. Volunteers from T.J. Maxx painted the structures Wednesday.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 23, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Building homes

Rick Obeid, of New Panel Homes, today caulks one of five new dog cottage at Honor Animal Rescue's Ranch on Lorraine Road. Volunteers from T.J. Maxx painted the structures Wednesday.

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An attempted suicide was thwarted by Sarasota police officers Tuesday.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 23, 2012
Sarasota Police interrupt attempted suicide

Sarasota Police officers stopped a woman from committing suicide in her car via means of carbon monoxide poisoning.

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