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The logo will be used on letterheads, business cards and county publications.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 31, 2014
County adopts new logo

A new sunshine-themed logo is part of a larger rebranding strategy for Manatee County.

  • East County
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    By
  • David Conway
  • January 31, 2014
City Commission to consider Payne Park proposal

The Suncoast Sports Club is seeking the City Commission's approval to rent out areas of Payne Park each Saturday for youth sports activities.

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Years after closing its Siesta Key location, Bob's Boathouse opened last fall on Tamiami Trail.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 31, 2014
UPDATE: Permitting issues could sink Bob's Boathouse

Sarasota County staff denied the fourth request for an extension of the restaurant's temporary certificate of occupancy Thursday.

  • Sarasota
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A new Mote Marine Laboratory exhibit features a first for the aquarium: Amphibians.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 31, 2014
VIDEO: Mote exhibit will highlight extremes of survival

"Survivors: Beautiful and Extreme Adaptations" will run from Feb. 1 through Sept. 14, at Mote Marine Laboratory.

  • Longboat Key
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Longboat Key police continue to pursue leads in both cases. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 31, 2014
Longboat police investigate two jewelry thefts

Both incidents occurred Jan. 28, but police say they don't appear to be related.

  • Longboat Key
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Monica, Ty, 7, and Kevin Moore feast on a pancake breakfast at Tara Elementary School. The event awarded Tara's 90 students who earned straight A's. Principal Steve Royce even cooked the pancakes.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Pancake Prize

PHOTO GALLERY: Pancake Prize

  • East County
  • Schools
Planning, Zoning, and Building Director Alaina Ray said an applicant has taken its lot off the market and is willing to give the ZBA another chance.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 31, 2014
Applicant agrees to give ZBA another chance

The ZBA met in January for the first time in more than 10 months and the commission and town staff has expressed frustration with its inability to hold meetings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County deputies have asked for help identifying the suspect in a string of Siesta Key burglaries.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 31, 2014
Suspect sought in Siesta burglaries

Sarasota County deputies have released the description of a man sought for condominium burglaries on Siesta Key.

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A variety of performances, covering a range of arts programs, will be showcased at this weekend's Grand Ovation.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 31, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Grand Ovation

Annual arts and culture celebration returns for its seventh year.

  • East County
  • News
Students at LWRHS performed their version of "The Wedding Singer."
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: LWRHS' 'The Wedding Singer'

Lakewood Ranch High students transported back in time, to an era of teased hair, tutus and bright eye make up - the '80s. The group danced and sung their way through their rendition of "The Wedding Singer," which runs at 7:30 p.m., Jan. 30 through Feb. 1.

  • East County
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Roberto Acevedo and Christina Sadler
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 30, 2014
Blue Ties and Butterflies Preview Party

Blue Ties and Butterflies Preview Party

  • Black Tie
Liebe Gamble and Meaghan Flynn
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 30, 2014
Jemma Wynne/Marchesa Notte Trunk Show

Jemma Wynne/Marchesa Notte Trunk Show

  • Black Tie
Sofia Quinteros and Sasia Bischoff pick out a lollicake.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: An Evening for Healthy Start

Healthy Start of Sarasota held its annual fundraiser An Evening for Healthy Start Thursday, Jan. 30, at Sarasota Architectural Salvage. The evening was full of hidden treasures and surprises including the dedication of the Healthy Start Coalition Pregnancy Resource Center to Executive Director Jennifer Highland.

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  • News
Harvey and Elaine Rothenburg watch the lion chase Budha.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Bay Club Chinese New Year

Residents of the Sarasota Bay Club rang in the Chinese New Year Thursday, Jan. 30. The evening included dinner and dessert with an oriental twist. To celebrate the Year of the Horse, the Sarasota Bay Club invited the Wah Lum Kung Fu of Tampa to perform the traditional Chinese Lion dance.

  • Sarasota
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Lynn Hayes poses before walking down the runway.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Fashion Show

Bird Key Yacht Club hosted a fashion show featuring Joan McGee's deisgns of silk, leather, and suede on Thursday, Jan. 30. All the items are handmade in McGee's studio with high quality materials from around the world.

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