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Walton and Deborah Beacham with Michael Edwards
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  • 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.

  • Longboat Key
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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
  • Neighbors
Dave and Shirley Myers drove in a decorated golf cart for the Longbeach Village St. Patrick's Day Parade.
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  • 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.

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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.

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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

  • East County
  • News
If no objections are filed and acted upon by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for a Longboat Pass dredging project, the project could begin later this year.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 13, 2015
Longboat Pass dredging permit moves forward

A permit period for filing objections to a Longboat Pass dredging project is over and the state is likely to issue a permit soon. But the project still needs a federal permit to proceed.

  • Longboat Key
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Kiwanis Club of Sarasota Secretary, Jo Rita Stevens and Boys and Girls Club Member of the Year, Whitney Stewart.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 13, 2015
Kiwanis celebrates Boys and Girls Club Member of the Year

Members of the Kiwanis Club of Sarasota had the pleasure of hosting Whitney Stewart at the weekly lunch meeting Friday, March 13 at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 13, 2015
Consulting firm released draft report on Sarasota County's fiscal neutrality methods

AECOM made several recommendations to the county concerning its methods of utilizing fiscal neutrality.

  • Sarasota
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Walton Ranch site, photo courtesy of Sarasota County Government.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 13, 2015
Last call for submissions: Sarasota County seeks name ideas for Walton Ranch site

The final submission date is Monday.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 13, 2015
FDOT gives green light to Rye Road roundabout

FDOT officials say a roundabout at Rye Road and State Road 64 is a feasible option.

  • East County
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Marlene Hauck and Chairwoman Gail Welch
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 13, 2015
An Evening at the El Morocco Supper Club

More than 100 guests attended An Evening at the El Morocco Supper Club on Friday, March 13, at Michael's On East. The event benefits Sunshine from Darkness/ IMHRO-One Mind Institute.

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