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Repavement of Broadway and Lois Avenue will begin in the late summer or early fall.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 8, 2013
Village streets repavement planned for this year

Repavement of several streets in the Longbeach Village will begin in late summer or early fall, according to Longbeach Village Association President Michael Drake, who updated residents about plans at the association's meeting last week.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 8, 2013
State applauds food service at R.L. Taylor Community Complex

The community center was one of 41 that received a perfect score from the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

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Sarasota County commissioners will consider beach maintenance and wild flowers during two regular meetings this week.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 8, 2013
Sarasota County Commission tackles tourist taxes

Commissioners will consider continuing an allocation of bed taxes for beach maintenance during an April 9 regular meeting.

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The project will replace a subaqueous water line crossing under two bridges.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • April 8, 2013
Aging Bird Key water main to be replaced next year

The water line has been slated for replacement, and the city's utilities department has coated the pipe with epoxy as a preventive measure

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Gloria Musicae musicians Esther Dickmann and Alicia Howington
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 7, 2013
Gloria Musicae Presents "Music in Reel Time" with Dick Hyman and the Gloria Musicae Singers

Gloria Musicae Presents "Music in Reel Time" with Dick Hyman and the Gloria Musicae Singers

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Linda Coble and Sunny Kendrick had fun dancing to BC and the Gang.
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 7, 2013
Florida Wine and Balloon Festival - Sip and Soar

Florida Wine and Balloon Festival - Sip and Soar

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Mary Beth Grey, Barbara Saaby and Charleen and Fred Gorbet
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Palm-Aire Art Association Gala

Supporters of the Art Association of the Palm-Aire Country Club gathered for the organization's annual gala event April 6, at the Palm-Aire Country Cub clubhouse.

  • East County
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Chuck and Jamie Smith
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Community Fund Gala

Local philanthropists gathered April 6, at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club, for the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund's annual gala fundraising event.

  • East County
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Lauren Redington, Eva Rey (with her cat, Mr. Darcy) and Lorena Abreu
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Music on Main

Attendees flocked to Music on Main in Lakewood Ranch April 5 for free music, food booths and games. Bradenton band soulRcoaster performed disco, country and classic rock while proceeds from the event went to the Taylor Emmons Scholarship Fund.

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Mike and Evelyn Bryant
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 6, 2013
'A Night in Paris' Gala

'A Night in Paris' Gala

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Melissa and Michael Andersen
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 6, 2013
Florida Wine and Balloon Festival - Smokin' Hot Cigar Dinner and Balloon Glow

Florida Wine and Balloon Festival - Smokin' Hot Cigar Dinner and Balloon Glow

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Chairs Wayne and Mindy Rollins with Bob the snake
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 6, 2013
Orchid Ball 'Midnight at the Oasis'

Orchid Ball 'Midnight at the Oasis'

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Rhonda and Dan Deems
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 6, 2013
Florida Wine and Balloon Festival - Grand Tasting, Brunch & Charity Auction

Florida Wine and Balloon Festival - Grand Tasting, Brunch & Charity Auction

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More than 150 runners participated.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom 5K

More than 150 runners turned out April 6 for Freedom Elementary School's 5K and one-mile fun run fundraising event.

  • East County
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Rikki and Frank Zeckel
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 6, 2013
SFF Opening Night Party

SFF Opening Night Party

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