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The new location includes amenities such as two reading gardens, a teen center and a technology lab. File photo.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 7, 2014
Gulf Gate Library mall location to close

After more than a year of construction, the new library building on Curtiss Avenue will open Saturday, Jan. 24.

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A float made by the Sarasota Tabernacle Christian School made its way down Main Street for the Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade

Main Street was the place to be on Saturday night to welcome the season with the Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade.

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Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight has issued a warning to the public regarding 25i-NBOMe, a synthetic drug that recently led to a teen's overdose.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 7, 2014
Sarasota County teen's overdose leads to drug arrests

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office this weekend arrested several teens on a variety of drug charges including possession of 25i-NBOMe, a relatively new drug similar to LSD.

  • Siesta Key
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Manatee County Commissioner and business owner Vanessa Baugh addresses an FDOT representative.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 7, 2014
Merchants hear from FDOT, county

Merchants along Market Street in Lakewood Ranch are concerned construction of the diverging diamond interchange at University Parkway and Interstate 75 will impact their businesses.

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Nik Wallenda spoke to the crowd during his walk.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 7, 2014
MONDAY EVENT MASHUP: Weekend photo events

Nik Wallenda's latest wire walk; Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party; Diamond and Crystal Ball; and MORE!

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Malcolm Ainscough, Ellen Berman and Brian Lipton
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 7, 2014
Designing Women Boutique Dinner & Style Show Gala 'Serengeti Nights - Passport to Elegance'

Designing Women Boutique Dinner & Style Show Gala 'Serengeti Nights - Passport to Elegance'

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Margaret Noble and Sue Reese
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • December 6, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Island Chapel Holiday Omelets Brunch

On Dec. 7, Longboat Island Chapel held its Holiday Omelets Brunch and mini Christmas Bazaar. Proceeds from the bazaar went toward helping the church.

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Bob Zimmerman leads The Noblemen during its performance.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 6, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: University Place Toys for Tots/ Winterfest

University Place residents got into the gift-giving spirit Dec. 7, at the community's Toys for Tots/Winterfest event at the clubhouse. Attendees brought toys for admission into the event,w which featured live music, food and neighborhood socializing.

  • East County
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Becky Passanante shares laughs with Dick Crouch and Jim Neale.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 6, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Diamond and Crystal Charity Ball

University Park Women's Club hosted its ninth annual Diamond and Crystal Ball, Dec. 6, in the community's clubhouse.

  • East County
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Meghan Neu and Danny Riordan portray Mary and Joseph.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 6, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Night in Bethlehem

East County residents walked the streets of Bethlehem to see the birth of Jesus, during Living Lord Lutheran's Night in Bethlehem event Dec. 6.

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Gary and Kathy Heckman find a table with Crissy and Bill Stasiuk.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 6, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Waterlefe Grand Opening

About 200 residents of Waterlefe gathered Dec. 6 at the Waterlefe River Club to celebrate the facility's grand reopening.

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Beverly Albertson and Philip Segerstrom
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 6, 2014
22nd annual Hot Dogs and Cool Cats 'Laugh Your Paws Off' Gala featuring Sinbad

22nd annual Hot Dogs and Cool Cats 'Laugh Your Paws Off' Gala featuring Sinbad

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Mary and Newt McCollough enjoy the boats' lights.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Old Braden River Historical Society Christmas Boat Parade

Dec. 6, boats sporting Christmas lights, wreaths, ornaments and other holiday decor sailed down Braden River from Jiggs Landing to Linger Lodge for Old Braden River Historical Society's annual Christmas Boat Parade.

  • East County
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Hundreds of people came to watch Nik Wallenda walk a hundred feet above Sarasota Ford.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Ford Grand Opening

Nik Wallenda, king of the hirewire, walked over Sarasota Ford during the grand opening of the new facilities and show room Saturday night.

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 Best friends Reagan Baker and Ariel Schreiber make pencil holders at a booth by Home Depot.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Winter Wonderland

Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch families enjoyed arts and crafts and other festivities Dec. 6 at the school's Winter Wonderland fundraiser.

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