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Through Feb. 28, Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Department wants to see your nature photos.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 19, 2015
Photographers wanted for showcase of Manatee County's 'natural beauty'

Through Feb. 28, Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Department is sponsoring a new local photography contest for veteran or amateur photographers to showcase the area's natural beauty.

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Tropical Storm Debby left the streets of Sarasota County heavily flooded in 2012.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 19, 2015
Forums planned FEMA flood map discussion

Sarasota County and the Florida Emergency Management Agency will hosts a series of forums beginning today, aimed at explaining new floodplain maps that could affect insurance and construction costs for thousands of local property owners.

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The curve in the intersection of Broadway and Gulf of Mexico Drive makes placement of a crosswalk unfeasible.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 18, 2015
Commission to discuss proposed roundabout study

Town staff proposes a $15,000 study on the feasibility of placing roundabouts on the north and south ends of the Key.

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The board will also discuss potential charter amendments to revise the process by which citizen-led ballot initiatives and appointments to the City Commission are handled.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 18, 2015
City examines IT department following whistleblower claim

At a City Commission meeting Tuesday, the board will discuss the organization of the city's IT department after an employee released a previously classified security report.

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Located near the southwest corner of State Road 70 and Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, the green-roofed information center has served as an information center for Schroeder-Manatee Ranch for two decades.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 18, 2015
Ranch considers Summerfield info center

Town Hall will see if any retired architects would be willing to survey the Summerfield info center to see if it's a viable option for meeting space for Lakewood Ranch clubs.

  • East County
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Clare Milligan bends a stock of ginger for her entry for the Sarasota Garden Club Floral Design Challenge.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 18, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Floral Design Challenge

The foliage was flying in a contest of creativity for the Floral Design Challenge Monday, Jan. 19 at the Sarasota Garden Club.

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White Buffalo Saloon owner Mike Evanoff bought a 1.7 acre parcel on McIntosh Road, which could be the future home of a gun range, for $166,000 in November.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 18, 2015
White Buffalo owner mulls plans for nearby property

An upscale gun range or indoor surf park could have a future near the intersection of McIntosh Road and Ashton Road, according to owner Mike Evanoff, who is also expanding options downtown.

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Taylor and Erica Aultman with Teri Hansen and Steve Wilberding
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 18, 2015
The Bash!

The Bash!

  • Black Tie
George Allison, Shirley Seidman, Jan Bullard and Alan Watkins
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 18, 2015
20th Anniversary Jewels on the Bay Designer Showhouse Preview Party

20th Anniversary Jewels on the Bay Designer Showhouse Preview Party

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Co-Chair Kristy Cail, Rachel Bennett, Co-Chair Sarah Massey, Co-Chair Jonna Keller, Hannah Ford and Bill Sadlo
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 18, 2015
Lilly High Tea and Champagne Fashion Show + 20th anniversary Jewels on the Bay Showhouse

Lilly High Tea and Champagne Fashion Show + 20th anniversary Jewels on the Bay Showhouse

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Members of the Westcoast Black Theatre Group perform during the tribute to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 17, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El MLK Tribute

Temple Emanu-El invited members of the congregation and community for a Tribute to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. featuring the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe on Jan. 18.

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Dena Baker watches Andy Taylor create a new piece to display for the Sarasota Fine Art Festival.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 17, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Fine Art Festival

Vendors and artists lined the edges of Gulfstream Avenue and Main Street downtown for the Sarasota Fine Art Festival Jan. 17 and Jan. 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
More than 2,600 participants start the race at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 16, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: 12th annual Ringling Bridge Run

A record-breaking number of runners took part in the 12th annual Ringling Bridge Run Saturday, Jan. 17.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Five-year-old Luke Bianchi makes new friends.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 16, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee County Fair

Steer sales, fried food, live entertainment and games entertained attendees of the 99th annual Manatee County Fair, Jan. 17, at the county's fairgrounds in Palmetto.

  • East County
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Caleb Batson, Lydia and Molly Warrington, and Christina Batson make their red carpet debut.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 16, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Inspiration Film Fest

Private Christian school Inspiration Academy hosted its first international film festival, Inspiration Film Fest, Jan. 17, at Lakewood Ranch Cinemas. The event featured 35 films throughout the day and ended with a cocktail hour, awards ceremony and question-and-answer session with "The Walking Dead" star Lawrence Gilliard Jr.

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