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Tara Preserve has 53 ponds, some of which contain Chara, a type of algae that can take over a pond if left untreated.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 4, 2015
Tara seeks fish for troubled waters

Tara Community Development District supervisors hope carp will take a bite out of invasive algae and vegetation in area ponds.

  • East County
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The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance organized the Jan. 21 ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new PDQ restaurant on State Road 70. The eatery opened to the public Sept. 21, 2014.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 4, 2015
Alliance helps businesses make cut

Don’t forget to smile before making the celebratory snip of the scissors in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Salvation Army area commander Maj. Ethan Frizzell addresses the audience at Q Life's introductory event.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 4, 2015
Local organizations call for focus on homeless issues

A new initiative called Q Life, comprised of leaders of several prominent groups, is working to reshape the community conversation surrounding homelessness.

  • Sarasota
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Frank Gamsky and Denise Kleiner are eager to get started.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 4, 2015
Society sheds status

The Old Braden River Historical Society may no longer be a nonprofit, but it will still protect the Braden River.

  • East County
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East County resident Bob Rosinsky sees his role as president and CEO of Goodwill Manasota an extension of his passion for educating people.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 4, 2015
Q&A: with Bob Rosinsky

Learn more about Goodwill Manasota's CEO and president.

  • East County
  • News
On March 2, friends Beth Woods and Paulina Manning opened Barre 3 — Lakewood Ranch Main Street’s newest fitness facility.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 4, 2015
Business Spotlight: Barre3

The shopping strip’s newest fitness facility is a franchise of a nationwide company that intertwines the practices of ballet, Pilates and yoga, in one-hour classes.

  • East County
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Katty Kay and Ayaan Hirsi Ali following the discussion at the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 4, 2015
Ali advocates for rights for women across the globe

The Ringling College Library Association Town Hall 2015 lecture series hosted Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Katty Kay for a personal discussion on women and Islam.

  • Sarasota
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Liza Ray, of the Miami Rowing Club, pushes off for the lightweight 4 race.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 4, 2015
Sarasota Rowing Club hosts Sarasota Invitational

More than 1,300 competitors competed in the two-day Sarasota Invitational Regatta event.

  • East County
  • News
Village resident Gene Jaleski sent photos of peacocks impeding traffic on Broadway last month to Mayor Jim Brown.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 4, 2015
Peacocks ruffle feathers again

Have you heard the mating calls? The Village’s most notorious birds are growing their flock.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 4, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Take Stock in Children 10K/5K

More than 1,000 racers participated.

  • East County
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Ken Asakura and Bob Fritsch
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 4, 2015
March Fourth on March Fourth

Guests attended Sarasota Orchestra's March Fourth on March Fourth at Michael's On East.

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im Boyd, Kelly Gilliland and Frank Maggio.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 4, 2015
Tiger Bay hosts founder of Visible Men Academy

The Sarasota Tiger Bay Club hosted founder and principal of the Visible Men Academy, Neil Phillips for a luncheon Thursday at Michael's on East.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • 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.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • 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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