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Emily Clendenon, John Clendenon, Fred and Missy Myers and Hyejung Clendenon
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  • September 19, 2013
16th annual Gala Dinner 'The Gift of Life'

16th annual Gala Dinner 'The Gift of Life'

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Connie Arledge, Jocelyn Stevens and Brian Arledge
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  • September 19, 2013
SCOPE 2013 Annual Celebration & Boundary Crosser Award

SCOPE 2013 Annual Celebration & Boundary Crosser Award

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After her own family’s struggle with addiction, Leslie Glass hopes to remove the stigma surrounding it with her new documentary, ‘The Silent Majority.'
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  • September 19, 2013
Sept. 19: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Big Pass dredging plans unveiled; County votes to adopt budget tonight; St. Armands Circle BID extension approved; Sarasota man arrested on child pornography charges

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Sarasota Police arrested Andrew Berberich, 24, and his brother Spencer Berberich for stealing a 35-pound brass boat propellor from the Condominium on the Bay in August.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 19, 2013
Brothers jailed for maritime burglaries

Sarasota Police arrest two brothers for stealing a boat propeller and kayaks.

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Daniel Hendersan and Aidan Groves do their best worst dance.
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Nolan Middle Back to School Dance

Nolan Middle School held its back-to-school dance Wednesday night for its students. Sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders danced along to Top 40 songs in the school's cafeteria. With a DJ and the help of members of staff, students had a great time.

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Al Jeffrey, Steve Traves and Jeff Birnbach prepare to release scallop larvae. (Courtesy Rusty Chinnis)
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  • Robin Hartill
  • September 19, 2013
Sarasota Bay Watch releases 6.7 million scallops

Last week's release of 6.7 million larvae was the group's first of 2013.

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Although property rates are unchanged, homeowners will pay more in property taxes due to a countywide average 4% increase in property values.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • September 19, 2013
County votes to adopt budget tonight

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will adopt a final 2013-14 budget at its final public hearing, 6 p.m., Thursday night.

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Big Pass, between Siesta Key and Lido Key, has never been dredged. File photo.
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  • Nolan Peterson
  • September 19, 2013
Big Pass dredging plans unveiled

A controversial plan to mine Big Pass for Lido Beach sand was presented to the public for the first time at a Wednesday meeting.

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  • Nolan Peterson
  • September 19, 2013
School Board stiff-arms charters

The Sarasota County School Board took a stand Tuesday against charter-school proposals driven by outside interests.

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  • Mark Gordon
  • September 19, 2013
Foundation goes big with new concept

A new organization aims to reverse local brain drain by connecting idea people with money people.

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  • David Conway
  • September 19, 2013
CRA extension talk upsets county commissioners

County commissioners have objected to the Downtown Community Redevelopment Area Extension Study Committee's discussion of potentially creating new CRAs.

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Area contractors, such as Sutter Roofing Company, contracted for the Sarasota County Courthouse roof-replacement project, report that a labor shortage in the construction industry could raise building prices and slow the pace of area growth.
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  • Nolan Peterson
  • September 19, 2013
Labor shortfall threatens construction boom

An ongoing shortfall in skilled labor is limiting the pace of construction and driving up building costs - threatening the recovery of an industry showing renewed life after the Great Recession.

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  • David Conway
  • September 19, 2013
Commissioners split on legislative priorities

City Commissioner Paul Caragiulo presented the city's major legislative priorities to the county's legislators, but he doesn't stand behind all for which he's advocating.

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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 19, 2013
Mediterraneo renovates after 17 years

Mediterraneo, an Italian restaurant located at 1970 Main St., will reopen in four weeks after renovations.

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Jeanne Abel, Rosa Rodriguez and Linda Starcher
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 18, 2013
Women's Council of Realtors Fashion Show and Luncheon

Women's Council of Realtors Fashion Show and Luncheon

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