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The Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch will home the annual musical celebration, Winterfest.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 4, 2014
Winterfest organizers release final lineup

Organizers of the annual musical celebration, Winterfest, released the official lineup of bands to perform at the March. 29 event.

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Local business officials, Manatee County Government staff, and Carol Whitmore, Manatee County Commissioner, will attend the 1:30 p.m. event.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 4, 2014
School district hosts business community

The Manatee County School District will highlight its students' skills at its Bradenton Area Workforce Ready event Tuesday.

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Social media star Bethany Mota spoke to East County students about bullying, fashion and makeup.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 4, 2014
YouTube personality visits local middle and high schools

Social media familiar face Bethany Mota stops at Braden River Middle and High schools during her nationwide tour.

  • East County
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A rendering shows the current design of the State Street Parking Garage, including the "pad site" on Lemon Avenue.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 4, 2014
State Street garage costs balloon

City Commissioners were taken aback after learning projected State Street parking garage costs were more than $4 million higher than originally anticipated.

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John Goreham, an eight-year veteran of Sarasota County Mosquito Management, uses a variety of techniques to control the mosquito threat, including pesticides, a local species of fish that eats mosquito larvae and sentinel chickens.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 4, 2014
VIDEO: County aims to beef up mosquito management

Sarasota County plans to upgrade its data-collection technology to better fight 'the deadliest animals on the planet.'

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Jay Leno featured Sarasota entrepreneur Jesse Biter and his wife, Katie, on his "Headlines" segment Monday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 4, 2014
UPDATE: Jay Leno features the Biters in 'Headlines'

Local entrepreneur Jesse Biter and his wife, Katie, appeared on 'The Tonight Show' with Jay Leno Monday, in a segment poking fun at their wedding announcement.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Gerri Aaron, Scott Anderson and Hillary Steele
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 3, 2014
'Let Freedom Ring' with Kitty Kelley

'Let Freedom Ring' with Kitty Kelley

  • Black Tie
Susan Morin smiles as she models a layered look.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Beth Israel Women Fashion Show

On Monday, Feb. 3, Beth Israel Women hosted its fashion show and luncheon at Michael's On East in Sarasota. Over 200 women attended and were treated to unique fashions by Dream Weaver of St. Armands.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Views of the water can be seen throughout the property.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Ohana Estate Tour

On Sunday, Feb. 2, the Center for Architecture Sarasota hosted a behind the scenes tour at the Ohana Estate on the north end of Longboat Key. The event gave CFAS members a chance to tour the private residence and the beachside gardens.

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  • Neighbors
Members of the Laurel Park Neighborhood Association asked It's Time Sarasota to stop using the group's name in a campaign for a new city charter.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 3, 2014
Neighborhood association lobs complaint at political group

Some residents say It's Time Sarasota, the group behind the push for a new city charter, is improperly using the names of neighborhood associations in its campaign.

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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 3, 2014
Sheriff releases January DUI numbers

Despite a slight uptick in DUIs in January 2013 versus January 2012, the overall number of DUIs in Sarasota County has dropped significantly during the last 12 months.

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The seawall in the Gulf at 6541 Gulfside Road is affecting the shoreline’s ability to hold sand in that area.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 3, 2014
Town considers Gulf-front property tonight

Commissioners will discuss the possibility of purchasing beachfront property tonight to tear down a seawall that keeps sand away from the shore.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Buffett swam to a target with the Denver Broncos’ logo Jan. 24. (Courtesy Mote Marine Aquarium)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 3, 2014
Seahawks' victory ends Buffett's lucky streak

Mote manatee Buffett didn't predict the correct Super Bowl champion for the first time after six consecutive winning picks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
After being arrested, a man removed his handcuffs and ran away before being taken into custody again.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 3, 2014
Chase, escape ends in arrest

A man wanted for burglary nearly escaped arrest in an incident that began at Lockwood Ridge Road and State Road 70.

  • East County
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Dr. Leonard Apfelbach and Dorothy Lawrence
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 1, 2014
The Opera Gala: 'A Masked Ball'

The Opera Gala: 'A Masked Ball'

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