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Runners approach Gulfstream Avenue from the John Ringling Bridge during the Sarasota Music Half Marathon.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • February 7, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Music Half Marathon

Participants sprinted, jogged and danced across the finish line for the inaugural Sarasota Music Half Marathon Feb. 8 starting at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

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Kent and Aimee Anderson
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  • February 7, 2015
The Palm Ball at Bay Preserve 'A Passion for Conservation'

The Palm Ball at Bay Preserve 'A Passion for Conservation'

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Christine Gianoplus leads the Hellenic folk dancers before an audience.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 6, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: 31st annual Greek Glendi Festival

The Greek Glendi returned for its 31st annual festival Feb. 4 through Feb. 8 at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church.

  • East County
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Melanie Murphy and Julia Patten love spending time with each other and their dads.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 6, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Witt Father/Daughter Dance

Girls at Gene Witt Elementary School danced the night away with their friends and fathers Feb. 9, during the school's 'Under the Sea' themed father/daughter dance.

  • East County
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Brad Gemme twirls his daughters, Madilyn, let, and Chelsea, right.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 6, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: BRE Fairy Tale Ball

Girls at Braden River Elementary School enjoyed a magical evening with their fathers Feb. 6, during the school's annual Fairy Tale Ball.

  • East County
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Kevin and Anne Muzzillo try to stay warm beside Barbara Blatz.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 6, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Music on Main

Music on Main goers bundled up for a chilly night of food, drinks, games and a live performance by Paisley Craze, Feb. 6, at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

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This week's FYI Friday features nerdy news about Sarasota, traffic troubles, tourism and more!
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 5, 2015
FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

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Fourth-grade student, John Collins, crafts an animal out of cauliflower, lettuce and other vegetables.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 5, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Play with Your Fruits and Vegetables Day

To encourage creativity and healthy eating habits, William H. Bashaw Elementary and other county schools participated in Play with Your Fruits and Vegetables Day, Feb. 6. Bashaw students crafted banana-made dolphins, cucumber lakes and other edible arrangements.

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Katherine Harris, Executive Chair of the Sarasota-Bradenton Modern Pentathlon, speaks Friday at Nathan Benderson Park about the upcoming 2015 Modern Pentathlon World Cup No. 1
  • By Jason Clary
  • February 5, 2015
Nathan Benderson Park to host a modern pentathlon

The 2015 Modern Pentathlon World Cup No. 1 will bring more than 330 international pentathletes and dignitaries to the Sarasota-Bradenton area.

  • Sarasota
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Ben Walker, a representative for HNTB, the architecture and engineering firm working with FDOT, answers questions about the roundabout and signaled right turn lane renderings.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 5, 2015
SKA questions roundabout, signal intersection changes

Florida Department of Transportation representatives updated the Siesta Key Association on possible changes to the Beach Road, Midnight Pass Road intersection at last night's meeting.

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Ryan Guendjoian and Brennan Maguire, as the March Hare and the Mad Hatter,  celebrate a non-birthday together.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 5, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Alice in Wonderland Jr.'

Students at Nolan Middle School bring to life the tale of Alice in Wonderland with performances of "Alice in Wonderland Jr." tonight and Saturday. Tickets cost $5.

  • East County
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Christi McDowell-Cameron, International Baccalaureate Coordinator for Brookside Middle, asked for hugs after awarded Middle School Teacher of the Year. Michelle McGuire, 12, was first.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 4, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Teacher of the Year Awards

Sarasota County School Board members, district staff, past winners and Education Foundation members delivered the 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year awards to three finalists.

  • Siesta Key
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Abbey Widmer enjoys muffins with her son, Tyson, 7.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 4, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Muffins with Mom

The Willis Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization carved out some special mother-child time Feb. 5, during its Muffins with Mom event before school.

  • East County
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Pajama factory workers hold a rally.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 4, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: "The Pajama Game"

The Lakewood Ranch High School theater department opened "The Pajama Game" tonight. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. through Feb. 7, and at 2 p.m. Feb. 8, at Lakewood Ranch High.

  • East County
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Edith Barr Dunn was known for her signature Stetson hats. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 4, 2015
Local icon Edith Barr Dunn dies at 94

Edith Barr Dunn was known on Longboat Key and Sarasota for her success in the restaurant business and support of charities throughout the community.

  • Sarasota
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