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The voter turnout in the Sarasota City Commission election eclipsed 21% for the first time in at least six years, but young and non-white voters were underrepresented in the city and town of Longboat Key elections.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 17, 2015
Youth vote 'depressing' in municipal elections — again

The Sarasota City Commission and Longboat Key Town Commission elections failed to bring out more than 6% of registered voters under 55 years old.

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Town Clerk Trish Granger swears in Mayor Jack Duncan and Vice Mayor Terry Gans.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • March 17, 2015
Duncan takes mayor's seat

Mayor Jack Duncan and Vice Mayor Terry Gans will lead the Longboat Key Town Commission after Monday’s statutory meeting.

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Hugh Culverhouse Jr. has maintained developers Randy Benderson and Henry Rodriguez unlawfully cut him out of a lucrative development deal in south Sarasota County (shown in green.)
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 17, 2015
Prominent developers lose $20 million lawsuit

Developer Hugh Culverhouse Jr. has long maintained fellow developers and prominent Sarasota businessmen, Henry Rodriguez and Randy Benderson, cut him out of a lucrative mixed-use project through backroom conversations and political machinations.

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(Photo courtesy SPD)The Sarasota Police Department headquarters was evacuated after an officer found a suspicious package Monday.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 16, 2015
Sarasota Police headquarters evacuated due to suspicious package

Roughly 200 people were evacuated from the Sarasota Police Department headquarters and an adjacent building after an officer found a suspicious package Monday.

  • Sarasota
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Kate Alexander, Howard Millman and Carolyn Michel
    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • March 16, 2015
Eight Over 80

Jewish Housing Council Foundation's Eight Over 80 celebrated eight honorees for their outstanding community achievements Sunday, March 15, at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 16, 2015
Sarasota County commissioners to vote on contract for Siesta Key pump station

The commissioners will also hear a report on the county's water quality.

  • Sarasota
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Walton and Deborah Beacham with Michael Edwards
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 16, 2015
Asolo Rep's Major Donor Appreciation Party

Asolo Repertory Theatre hosted its Major Donor Appreciation Party on Monday, March 16, at a private home.

  • Black Tie
Mayor Jim Brown, fourth from left, will sign off tonight after six years on the Longboat Key Town Commission.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 16, 2015
Longboat commission to pick mayor tonight

The commission will choose the town’s mayor and vice mayor at its statutory meeting.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 15, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Elementary BINGO

Moms, sons have fun at bingo night.

  • Sarasota
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Ailen Garcia Gorrita and Annalyse Neil paint together at the Sun Circle Art Show.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 14, 2015
Indian Beach Sapphire Shores residents showcase artsy side

Artists lined the edge of the water of Sapphire Shores Park for the Sun Circle Art Festival on Saturday March 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sam Johnson and Matthew Petitt serve ribs from station Venice Fire Rescue.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 14, 2015
Competition heats up for rib cook off

Firefighters from throughout Sarasota County spent hours smoking, grilling and seasoning racks of pork ribs for the 12th annual Sarasota Firefighters Rib Cook Off.

  • Sarasota
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Dave and Shirley Myers drove in a decorated golf cart for the Longbeach Village St. Patrick's Day Parade.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 14, 2015
Longbeach Villagers parade, party to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day in Longbeach Village is a cause for celebration. Residents rode bicycles, drove golf carts and walked together in a parade on Saturday, March 14 to commemorate the holiday.

  • Longboat Key
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Rosemary Carter, Gary Reinstrom, J.D. Ellsworth and David Carter.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 14, 2015
Surprise performance at St. Mary St. Patrick’s Day party

Members of the St. Mary Star of the Sea congregation dined and danced for the St. Patrick’s Day party Saturday, March 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jessica Banks with Doug and Karen Constant
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 14, 2015
Banyan Ball…Where it all Began

More than 300 guests attended The Out of Door Academy's Banyan Ball...Where it all Began on Saturday, March 14, at The Out of Door Academy, Siesta Key.

  • Black Tie
Nathan Parker and Jenna Smith show off their Irish pride alongside 5-year-old Jack.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 13, 2015
WEEKEND BEST BET: Irish Celtic Festival

Festival celebrates green, white and orange

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