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News

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  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 28, 2014
Sheriff's Office announces promotions

In a ceremony Thursday, Sheriff Tom Knight announced 10 promotions within the agency, which included two new majors and two new captains.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 28, 2014
UPDATE: Engineers still evaluating fixes to Lake Manatee Dam

Engineers consulted to determine potential fixes to the Lake Manatee Dam confirmed any potential repairs can be completed before rainy season begins.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 28, 2014
Pettingell named top Coldwell Florida agent

Roger Pettingell was the company's top-ranked agent in Florida in 2013.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 28, 2014
Weekend Best Bet: Take Stock in Children 10K/5K/Fun Run

Lakewood Ranch Main Street hosts the 5th Annual Take Stock in Children 10K/5K/Fun Run Sunday, March 2.

  • East County
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 28, 2014
Siesta Key $7 million home sale largest in 12 months

A waterfront home on the northern tip of Siesta Key sold for $7.07 million, the highest sale price for a residential property in Sarasota County in more than a year.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 28, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: 38th annual Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour

There's no need to tune into HGTV to see one-of-a-kind homes and lush gardens, because the 38th annual Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour is back. Four homes and one garden will open up to the public on Saturday, March 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Pauline Bennett and Gwen Kruse
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 27, 2014
Cooking for Wishes

Cooking for Wishes

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Tonya Atchison, Al Purmort Insurance, Cal Bonnett, First Bank, and Lynette Warnars, Insignia Bank
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 27, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Visitor Information Center Opening

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce invited members of the community to celebrate in the grand opening of the new Visitor Information Center in the Centre Shops on Thursday.

  • Longboat Key
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Teri Scaring and Mary DelPup organize shoes into neat piles by size.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 27, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary Royal Rummage Sale Preparation

On Thursday, the Women's Guild of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church began sorting for the upcoming Royal Rummage Sale, which kicks off with an early bird entry on Friday, March 7, from noon to 4 p.m. and continues on Saturday, March 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 27, 2014
Town to hold community open house

The town's community open house March 8 will offer a chance to meet the town's employees and learn about each department.

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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 27, 2014
County, engineers meet to discuss dam repairs

Based on recommendations by engineers, Manatee County staff will determine fixes to the Lake Manatee dam.

  • East County
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 27, 2014
Commission to consider Siesta paddle-board proposal

Sarasota County commissioners next week will discuss a request from two business owners to allow the rental of stand-up paddle boards at Siesta Key public beach.

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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 27, 2014
UPDATE: Viewers have new ways to vote for Sam Woolf on 'American Idol'

Sam Woolf competes as part of the top 13 on 'American Idol.'

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 27, 2014
Siesta Key Chamber taps new executive director

Debra Lynn-Schmitz will step into the post formerly held by current Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kevin Cooper.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 27, 2014
Authorities search for hit-and-run vehicle

The Florida Highway Patrol seeks information on a truck that fled the scene of a hit-and-run accident Wednesday night.

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