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Christopher, Luciana and Matthew Silva prepare to eat.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Principal Breakfast

Tara Elementary School celebrated 96 students who earned straight A's, during a principal's breakfast Jan. 31.

  • East County
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Ken Harpley, with his daughter, Taylor, comes to watch his daughter, Liza, 16, race.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: YMCA Groundhog Jog

Runners at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA awoke before the groundhog Feb. 1 for the Lakewood Ranch YMCA's Groundhog Jog 5K.

  • East County
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Tyler Shanahan with his mom, Katina, joins Martha Hall and her children, Valeria and Alejandro Marquez.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Pirate Run

East County residents sported their pirate cheer Feb. 1, during the second annual Pirate 5K/10K Walk Run.

  • East County
  • Sports
Michael Ayers with Marsha and Hank Goldsby
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 31, 2014
WUSF 50th Birthday Bash 'Live and In Person'

WUSF 50th Birthday Bash 'Live and In Person'

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Marina Gando and Luis Peña teach attendees to waltz.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Promenade Cocktail Party

On Friday, Jan. 31, Promenade hosted a night of dance for its residents with special guests Luis Peña and Marina Gando. Following hors d'oeuvres and the performance, attendees enjoyed learning a few basic dance moves and techniques.

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Tina and Bob Mulligan with Carol Hammer and Rich Magnus
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Beach Harbor Club Opening Party

Beach Harbor Club celebrated the opening of its completely refurbished clubhouse with cocktails and appetizers on Friday, Jan. 31. The clubhouse, which was originally built in 1972, now features a marble bar, a media room, a card room and a fitness center.

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Be sure to wear tartan to find your clan! (Courtesy Photo)
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 31, 2014
Weekend Best Bet: Highland Games and Celtic Festival

The 20th annual Saraosta Highland Games and Celtic Festival return to the Sarasota Fairgrounds Saturday, Feb. 1.

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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.

  • Sarasota
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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.

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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
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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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