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Within four years, the city will build on the State Street parking lot a garage with at least 300 spaces.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • December 7, 2010
City to build second parking garage

A change in the Pineapple Square development agreement obligates the city to build a garage on State Street within four years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Isabelle Wright, La Musica Executive Director Sally Faron and Jack Wright
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 6, 2010
Sonata a Due

Sonata a Due

  • Black Tie
Sally Brown and event chair Kirsten Suss
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 6, 2010
Ho Ho Holly Holiday Luncheon and Fashion Show

Ho Ho Holly Holiday Luncheon and Fashion Show

  • Black Tie
Westcoast School students Adar Pitts, Charles Martin III, Alyssa White, Amber Myers and Mikayla Fedd
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 6, 2010
Bromeliad tree lights up the night

Selby Gardens held its first annual Bromeliad Tree Lighting Ceremony with champagne and music by the gospel choir of the Westcoast School for Human Development. The holiday kick-off event precedes the opening of Selby's tropical celebration, Lights in Bloom.

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  • Neighbors
About 10 Key residents and business owners attended the regular meeting to show support for the Longboat Key trolley route.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 6, 2010
Beach decision still lingers

The Longboat Key Town Commission has until Jan. 3 to make a decision on its island-wide beach renourishment project.

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  • News
Tammy Kovar recently opened Yard Rx, a retail store, which offers lawn maintenance alternatives to homeowners, builders and developers.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 6, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Yard Rx

Tammy Kovar opened Yard Rx Nov. 4 on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Marilyn Spencer, Betty Schoenbaum and Judy Cahn
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 6, 2010
Jewish Federation devotes day to women

The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee held its fourth annual Women's Day Monday. The event is an opportunity for women to come together over lunch.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
All 2011 shirts are yellow with blue images.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 6, 2010
LBK Turtle Watch shirts now available

The 2011 shirts are available at the Chamber office and The UPS Store.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The commission also will decide whether to help fund the Manatee portion of the trolley.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 6, 2010
Commission may make beach decision

The Longboat Key Town Commission could decide whether to delay its island-wide beach renourishment project by a year at its regular meeting tonight.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Austin Buckstein, 5, wanted to have his picture taken with Santa alone.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 6, 2010
Santa visits Tara Elementary

Santa Claus made a special visit to Tara Elementary School Dec. 3. Guests enjoyed a dinner of pizza and pasta, dancing and pictures with St. Nick.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 6, 2010
Manatee seeks MPO volunteers for advisory board

Manatee County has two openings on a Citizens Advisory Committee that makes recommendations to the Metropolitan Planning Organization.

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  • News
Under a proposed agreement, city buildings would receive upgrades on lighting, water and HVAC systems.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • December 6, 2010
City considers energy-efficiency contract

The $8.6 million agreement is expected to reduce the city's energy costs by nearly $2 million each year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Leslie Russell and Don Brown
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • December 6, 2010
Cedars throws Holiday party

It was a Welcome Back party with a holiday theme at The Cedars on Dec. 6 as residents gathered for a festive evening. They enjoyed good food and conversation with all in good spirits. In addition to exchanging stories of their activities during months away, plans were discussed for the holiday season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Edie and David Chaifetz with Susan Danis
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 5, 2010
Salute to Susan Danis featuring the American Spiritual Ensemble

Salute to Susan Danis featuring the American Spiritual Ensemble

  • Black Tie
Katelyn Werner, honoree Mary Ann Robinson and Megan Werner
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 5, 2010
Designing Women Boutique Fashion Gala Dinner and Fashion Show honoring Mary Ann Robinson

Designing Women Boutique Fashion Gala Dinner and Fashion Show honoring Mary Ann Robinson

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