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Unconditional Surrender deal is near

The controversial sculpture's owner has offered an agreement, but the city and the veteran who wants to purchase it have not yet signed off on the deal.

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  • May 10, 2010
Sarasota Open Player's Party at Vern Buchanan's Residence

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  • May 10, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: The Furniture Warehouse

In 1985, Mark Richmond had a vision: offering quality furniture, great service, discount prices and next-day delivery. Twenty-five years later, Richmond is still true to his vision.

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  • May 10, 2010
Longboat Pass dredging solution will be considered today

The town of Longboat Key and Manatee County will discuss a concept to dredge the authorized channel of Longboat Pass in the future.

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  • May 10, 2010
Mote scientist receives Albion College alumni award

Nick Whitney, a post-doctoral scientist at Mote, specializes in shark behavioral ecology.

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  • May 10, 2010
Siesta Key Beach changes coming

The County Commission will consider a contract worth nearly $600,000 that will pay for 30% of the design of the Siesta Key Improvements Project.

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  • May 10, 2010
Braden River JROTC takes top honors

Four cadets in Braden River High School's JROTC program recently were awarded the JROTC Super Cadet Award. Two senior cadets also took national honors.

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  • May 8, 2010
Children First 50th Anniversary Gala 'Moonlight Regatta'

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  • May 8, 2010
Lakewood's Mustangs fall in regional semifinals

The team ended its season with a 7-1 loss to Tampa Jesuit May 8.

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  • May 7, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Kiwanis Club Barbecue

The Kiwanis Club of Sarasota will host a barbecue May 8 at the Historical Society of Sarasota.

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  • May 7, 2010
Third-grader assumes school's top post

Braden River Elementary School student Paul Labriola spent today acting as the school's unofficial, official principal.

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  • May 7, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Open Kids' Day

Kids' Day will feature games, prizes and free admission for children.

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  • May 7, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Primrose School

Kindergartners at Primrose School share what they love the most about their mothers.

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  • May 7, 2010
Siesta Key crime down this year

Calls for service on the Key fell about 25% year-to-year, partially due to the cold winter and spring.

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  • May 6, 2010
Handbags and Happy Hour

Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida, Suncoast Sarasota Region

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