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Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County Executive Director Jim Shirley prepares to ship pianos to artists to be painted as part of the Sarasota Keys project.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 2, 2014
Artists announced for downtown piano project

The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County chooses seven artists to paint the six pianos to be placed throughout downtown Sarasota this month.

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  • January 2, 2014
Sheriff's operation targets underage alcohol sales

Eight area convenience store clerks were cited for selling alcohol to a minor during an undercover sting by the Sarasota Sheriff's Office.

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Dr. Myra McPherson, 2012 Girl of the Year Shayla Brown, Shakeyla Dozier, Shaiya Dozier and Zandy Sanders Jan. 11 during the surprise reception for Zandy.
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  • January 2, 2014
The Year in Pictures: January

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New College of Florida inaugurates Dr. Donal B. O'Shea Feb. 15, at the college. O'Shea is New College's fifth president and was the second president in the college's history to be recognized with an inauguration ceremony.
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  • January 2, 2014
The Year in Pictures: February

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Virginia Hughes fit the nautical theme at the Mote Marine fundraiser March 21, at Sarasota Architectural Salvage.
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  • January 2, 2014
The Year in Pictures: March

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Incoming Girls Inc. Executive Director Robin Rose sits with several of the Girls Inc. girls in April. Rose joined Girls Inc. in August.
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  • January 2, 2014
The Year in Pictures: April

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Cathy Lankenau's first-grade class performs "Summarize a Story" May 7 in Southside Elementary School's variety show.
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  • January 2, 2014
The Year in Pictures: May

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  • January 2, 2014
The Year in Pictures: June

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Sarasotans watch this year's Fourth of July fireworks from around the city.
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  • January 2, 2014
The Year in Pictures: July

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Sarasota High School cheerleaders energize their classmates Aug. 23, at the Sarasota vs. Dixie Hollins football game.
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  • January 2, 2014
The Year in Pictures: August

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Siesta Key Kiwanis Club President Joe Sikora and Sarasota County Fire Department Chief Kevin Easton attend the Siesta Key Kiwanis Club weekly meeting Sept. 4.
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  • January 2, 2014
The Year in Pictures: September

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  • January 2, 2014
The Year in Pictures: October

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Artist Ketty Grossi works on her chalk art during the 2013 "Legacy of Valor"-themed Sarasota Chalk Festival, which took place Nov. 13 through Nov. 18.
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  • January 2, 2014
The Year in Pictures: November

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Chris Deluna with her dog, Kiwi, at the third annual Achieva Reindeer Trot Dec. 7, at Payne Park.
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  • January 2, 2014
The Year in Pictures: December

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High-density apartments could come to this Rosemary District parcel.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 2, 2014
Year in Review: December 2013, Rosemary explores higher density

The proposed Rosemary Residential Overlay District would allow for higher-density housing developments in the area, which the city believes will spur much-anticipated growth.

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