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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 9, 2013
Crew wins third straight district title, Sarasota Scullers win gold

The Sarasota Scullers won 21 medals at the West District Championship Regatta April 6, at Haney Park in Tampa.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 9, 2013
Proposed Walmart on Beneva Road could face delay

A representative of the property owner south of the proposed Walmart Neighborhood Market asked Sarasota County commissioners to consider extending the April 24 public hearing.

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Town Hall will host a special workshop on April 24 to discuss the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 9, 2013
Colony workshop scheduled at Town Hall

Commissioner Jack Duncan requested a special workshop to discuss issues with the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 9, 2013
Sarasota County hires contract administrator

Sarasota County taps former Moffitt Cancer Center Grant Administrator Nancy Paradise for the position in the Office of Financial Planning.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 9, 2013
Manatee commissioners to reconsider healthcare referendum date

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners today will reconsider a date for a healthcare-related tax referendum.

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Dick Clapp, Fredd Atkins, Lou Ann Palmer, Vice-Mayor Willie Shaw, Susan Chapman, Kelly Kirschner and Elmer Berkel. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • April 9, 2013
Twelve former Sarasota mayors endorse Susan Chapman

At a press conference scheduled for 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, at the Federal Building, Susan Chapman will announce that 12 former city of Sarasota mayors have endorsed her candidacy for an At-Large seat on the Sarasota City Commission.

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Honorary chairwoman Ruth Kreindler, Michael Donald Edwards and chairwoman Lee Peterson
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 8, 2013
Starry Night Dinner Series 'Dinner on Stage'

Starry Night Dinner Series 'Dinner on Stage'

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Gayle Adema and Joyce Hunt
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 8, 2013
Town Hall Lecture Series featuring Tom Brokaw

Town Hall Lecture Series featuring Tom Brokaw

  • Black Tie
Racers get ready to take off at the 13.6 – mile race.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : CaliFlorida Longboarda Cruza Palooza

CaliFlorida Surf - Skate Shop hosted Longboarda Cruza Palooza Sunday, April 7 to get long board skaters out and just to have fun. More than 100 skaters registered for the 13.2, 2.6 and 4.4-mile races. Children raced the 2.6-mile race and both amateurs and pros raced the 13.2 and 4.4-mile race. Racers ages eight to 55 participated in races around the island. 'This is what we do,' said owner Blake Parsons.

  • Arts + Culture
Westcoast Black Theater Troupe buys permanent home — learn more in today's headlines!
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 8, 2013
April 8: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota County Commission tackles tourist taxes; Aging Bird Key water main to be replaced next year; Village streets repavement planned this year; Westcoast Black Theater Troupe buys permanent home

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Dr. Kiran Patel
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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Beyond the Dream

Kelly Wright, of Fox News and 'Beyond the Dream,' filmed a segment in Sarasota Thursday, April 4, at The Francis downtown. Wright performed live jazz music and awarded local leaders who have followed in the footsteps of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Ghandi.

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John Berteau and Debra Jacobs
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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Patterson Foundation Legacy of Valor Luncheon

The Patterson Foundation celebrated the launch of its Legacy of Valor Campaign Friday, April 5, at the Girl Scouts of the Gulfcoast Conference Center. The campaign will highlight military service and patriotism in Sarasota leading up to next spring's Patriot Plaza dedication.

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Jack Johnson plays in the toy bin.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Family Living Kids' Day

Family Living hosted its annual Kids' Day Saturday, April 6, at Payne Park. Families and children explored the event's many summer camp and educational booths and participated in many family friendly events, including face painting, miniature horse petting and Strider bike races.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 8, 2013
Post 9/11 era is focus of Town Hall lectures

Former President George W. Bush and former U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta are among the speakers during the 2014 Ringling Town Hall Lecture Series.

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The Troupe now owns the theatre building and the Binz Building, which are located near the intersection of Orange Avenue and 10th Way.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 8, 2013
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe buys venue

The performance group purchased the 2-acre site where it has been performing for the last three years.

  • Arts + Culture
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