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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 4, 2015
Katty Kay talks Netanyahu speech, women in journalism in Sarasota visit

BBC World News America anchor Katty Kay and author and activist Ayaan Hirsi Ali spoke in Sarasota Wednesday during the latest installment of the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 3, 2015
Thaxton among Planning Commission applicants

Former Sarasota County Commissioner Jon Thaxton and recent County Commission candidate Ray Porter have applied for the Planning Commission, along with previously-reported candidates.

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Dr. Beverly Newman honors Dr. Thomas Hecht with the Guardian of Israel Award at the AL KATZ Center.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 3, 2015
World-renowned leader to speak on Israel and the Holocaust

Longboat Key resident Dr. Thomas Hecht to speak on “The Uniqueness of the Holocaust” March 8.

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AAA Sarasota Field Manager Don Schwartz (middle) presented the annual award to Michael’s On East co-proprieters Michael Klauber and Phil Mancini during a presentation this morning.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 3, 2015
AAA designates Michael's On East as a premier restaurant

Michael’s On East remains the only 2015 AAA Four Diamond designated restaurant in Sarasota, while nabbing its 26th consecutive distinction.

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Parking prohibitions on Avenida Milano and Madera in January relieved some residents, but put more pressure on the Village for parking.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 3, 2015
Deputies crack down on Siesta parking

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has ratcheted up enforcement on Siesta Key during spring break.

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Longboat Key resident Madelyn Spoll urges the Town Commission to move as fast as possible with a Bayfront Park plan.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 3, 2015
Sticker shock: $3.9 million Bayfront estimate

The Longboat Key Town Commission temporarily puts the concept plan in park to allow Town Manager Dave Bullock to bring costs down.

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Bayfront Park's redesign likely won't include a ball field.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 2, 2015
Commission reviews Bayfront Park concept tonight

A new design for a revamped Bayfront Park is on the agenda tonight at the Longboat Key Town Commission’s regular meeting.

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 2, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Cedars Tennis Resort 2015 Club Championship

Cedars Tennis Resort members enjoyed a weekend of tennis during its 2015 Club Championship on Feb. 28 and March 1.

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Bobby and Joyce Mazurek vote early for Manatee County.
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 2, 2015
Early voting begins for Longboat Key

Longboat Key early voting began March 2.

  • Longboat Key
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The new station will be two stories with two fire truck bays. Rendering courtesy of Sarasota County.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 2, 2015
County commission to vote on new Vamo fire station

The new $3.8 million station will replace the current station on the same site.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 2, 2015
State of Jobs Conference prepares youth for local job market

The Sarasota Young Professionals Group hosted the second annual State of Jobs Conference Thursday.

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All Manatee County students ail receive free breakfast for the remainder of the school year.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 2, 2015
Manatee County schools feed students

The Manatee County School District will provide free breakfast to students for National School Breakfast Week, the rest of the school year

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The Longboat Pass Bridge connects Longboat Key to Bradenton Beach.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 2, 2015
Night-time work will bring Longboat Pass Bridge lane closures

FDOT will perform routine maintenance between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. through Thursday.

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Early voting counted for 25% of overall votes cast in the 2013 Sarasota City Commission election, and 18.7% in the 2013 municipal contest.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 2, 2015
Early voting begins with a sigh

City of Sarasota and Longboat Key voters can hit the polls from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today through Saturday, at the Supervisor of Elections office downtown and Longboat Key Town Hall. But, it’s been a slow start.

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  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 27, 2015
UF/IFAS Extension to host community workshop

In response to a request at the Feb. 9 Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations meeting, Robert Kluson, Extension agent, will facilitate a workshop on the food policies in the Sarasota County comprehensive plan.

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