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ECOM students spoke in front of about 500 students in Lakewood Ranch High School's freshman class Dec. 9.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 14, 2010
LECOM students discuss drug dangers

Just a week after a state report showed Oxycodone was the No. 1 killer in overdose death in Manatee, Sarasota and DeSoto for the first half of 2010, pharmacy students from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Lakewood Ranch shared with local high schools students about abuse and misuse of prescription drugs.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 14, 2010
Two dead dolphins found on LBK

Mote's Stranding Investigations team do not believe the deaths are weather-related.

  • Longboat Key
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This potted plant located near the Selby Five Points roundabout was protected from near freezing temperatures.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 14, 2010
PHOTO: Baby, it's cold outside

Plants and bushes in downtown Sarasota were bundled up last night for the freeze warning.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mote educators designed the traveling ‘Sanctuary Reef’ exhibit. Photo by Jason Robertshaw.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 14, 2010
Mote 'Sanctuary Reef' exhibit opens tomorrow

The traveling exhibit gives a shrimp's-eye view of a coral reef.

  • Longboat Key
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Although Sarasota saw more sales in November than it did in October, sales still lagged behind last year's numbers.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • December 14, 2010
Real-estate sales jump 10%

November's home and condo sales show significant gains over the previous month.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Board President Hillary Steel, Artistic Director Iain Webb and Business Director Mary Anne Servian
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 13, 2010
Sarasota Ballet Association Holiday Luncheon

Sarasota Ballet Association Holiday Luncheon

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Kirsten Suss, Dan Hnidy, David Bouverat and Julie Riddell
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 13, 2010
Colorful cast engages in murder mystery dinner

The Sarasota Orchestra Association held a 1920s style murder mystery dinner drama called "In Gold Blood" yesterday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Firefighters Pension Board Chairman Keith Tanner said an investigation is necessary to discern why the town's pension plan is under-funded.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 13, 2010
Pension board approves investigation

The Firefighters' Pension Board on Dec. 13 approved two separate investigations of their pension for a cost of $65,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Alfred Ginewsky was a partner in the historic Avon Old Farms Inn in Avon, Conn.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 13, 2010
OBITUARY: Alfred Ginewsky

Alfred Ginewsky, 95, was a resident of Sarasota and former Longboat Key resident.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The antique stove is priced at $4,000.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 13, 2010
Colony liquidation sale continues

The sale has attracted an average of 350 customers daily during its first four days.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Palm fronds were scattered on the streets leading to the Five Points roundabout.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • December 13, 2010
Windy conditions force street cleaning

Gusts as high as 34 mph are blowing debris all over downtown streets.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Santa Claus (Paul Kuell) and Marcus Yawn
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • December 13, 2010
Christ Church fulfills dreams of local kids

For the third year, members of Christ Church Presbyterian held a Christmas party for students of 13th Ave. Dream Center in Bradenton. As usual, Santa arrived with gift bags for the youngsters and they all enjoyed Christmas cookies. A special gift to the school was a selection of books for a lending library. The students, first, second and third graders sang their version of Jungle Bells and three students gave readings. Organizer of the party was Beverly Sutton assisted by several church members.

  • Longboat Key
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Renee Crames, Ronni Bernard with Adele and Gerald Beverley
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • December 13, 2010
Party provides cozy sanctuary for Key residents

Sanctuary residents gathered Dec. 13, at the clubhouse, for a festive holiday party. Organized by Marianna Odlen, the buffet included bowls of shrimp, salads and platters of ham. A popular dessert choice was the miniature cream puffs. The evening's cool weather was a topic of conversation; many guests gave thanks they were on the Key and not at northern residences.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Piper and Ashley Carson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 12, 2010
Christmas in Candy Land

Christmas in Candy Land

  • Black Tie
Mary Rosen and Sylvia Bloom spent two days making over 400 matzo balls for the traditional soup.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • December 12, 2010
Temple Sinai serves up fun afternoon

Temple Sinai held their 3rd annual Jewish Food Fest on Sunday, Dec. 12.

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