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Victoria Blumthal and Ann Rubenstein
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  • February 20, 2015
Sarasota Exotic Car Fest: 'Miami Vice' Jet Port Reception

Sarasota Exotic Car Fest: 'Miami Vice' Jet Port Reception

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Patience Addae and Caring Santos
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  • February 20, 2015
9th annual Hearts Afire Benefit 'What it Means to Love'

9th annual Hearts Afire Benefit 'What it Means to Love'

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Sarasota County commissioners agreed to make the public safety campus on Cattlemen Road the priority rather than any more expansion downtown.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 19, 2015
County halts downtown service expansion

During discussion of long-term planning for Sarasota County facilities, commissioners agreed: no more money into the Ringling Corridor.

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This week’s FYI Friday features news about a new Whole Foods, another Siesta Key beach distinction and more!
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 19, 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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Ham Jones, pictured in 2007. (File photo)
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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 19, 2015
Former Seafood Shack owner Ham Jones dies at 81

The Longboat Key resident founded the Cortez restaurant more than 40 years ago.

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Dorothy Rodriguez and Jamie Newby test their fine motor skills at an occupational therapy booth.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 19, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: LRHS College and Career Fair

Students at Lakewood Ranch High School today explored their college and occupational options during the school's annual College and Career Fair.

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Steve and Mary Coburn attended to watch their grandson perform at Grandfriends' day at Out-of-Door Academy.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • February 19, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Grandfriends' Day at ODA

Grandparents and family friends were invited for a special 90th anniversary performance and to spend the morning at Out-of-Door Academy with their students Friday at the Siesta Key campus.

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The Fiscal Year 2016 general fund was originally estimated to be $25 million over budget, but is now balanced.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 19, 2015
County launches budget planning for 2016

Sarasota County commissioners met with Tom Harmer, County Administrator, and staff today for the first budget workshop of the year.

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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 19, 2015
WEEKEND BEST BET: Community Haven 60th Anniversary Luncheon

To celebrate 60 years of service, Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities will host its 60th Anniversary Celebration Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 21, at 4405 Desoto Road, Sarasota.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 19, 2015
Two apply for CDD vacancy

Glenda Robertson and Michael Miller have applied for a soon-to-be-vacated Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 5 board seat.

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Stacie Baer and Darcy Paradoski
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 19, 2015
Blue Ties & Butterflies Pre-Party

Blue Ties & Butterflies Pre-Party

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Scott Anderson and host Al Bru
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  • February 19, 2015
The Art of the Violin Benefit Auction and Reception

The Art of the Violin Benefit Auction and Reception

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Shawndra Baird and Bill Camp
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 19, 2015
12th annual Caring Hearts Luncheon

12th annual Caring Hearts Luncheon

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Auditor Joe Welch summarizes his company's findings.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 18, 2015
Ranch CDDs earn clean audits

Auditors had no findings against Lakewood Ranch community development districts.

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Heather Kasten, Rex Jensen, Jimmy Stewart and Octavio Ortiz officially open the interactive lounge at UTC.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 18, 2015
UTC opens interactive lounge

The Mall at University Town Center opened a new interactive lounge Feb. 18.

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