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Paddlers can enter the 12-mile Hyper Hawaii Endurance Challenge or the 3-mile fun paddle.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 18, 2013
Paddle boarders gear up for Siesta Key Classic

The inaugural Siesta Key Classic Paddle competitions will take place starting at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 20.

  • Siesta Key
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Wendy Suarez joined Jessie P. Miller Elementary School in January 2011.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 18, 2013
Creekwood woman dies in traffic incident

Wendy Suarez, the assistant principal at Jessie P. Miller Elementary School, died in a traffic accident Friday night.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 18, 2013
Longboat swans go into nesting mode

Longboat Key's latest cygnets are due to hatch in mid-April, according to David Novak.

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The Gulf Coast Leadership Institute’s fifth class graduated in June.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 18, 2013
Gulf Coast Leadership Institute seeks top 'dawgs'

Gulf Coast Community Foundation will choose up to 25 aspiring community leaders for its sixth summer training program through the University of Georgia.

  • Siesta Key
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The City Commission meets today at 2:30 and 6 p.m. at City Hall, 1565 First St.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • March 18, 2013
City Commission to discuss downtown sound committee

The committee will be made up of five to seven community members.

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Sam Wheeler and Joe Artale
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Shamrock St. Patrick's Day Block Party

Hundreds of people gathered Sunday, March 17, at The Shamrock Pub, for the bar's fifth annual St. Patrick's Day Block Party. Partiers enjoyed green beer, Irish food, live music and art, and proceeds from the party will benefit the YMCA Foundation Youth Services.

  • Arts + Culture
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office said in a news release there was not enough evidence to link the man to the burglaries, but he faces charges of loitering and prowling.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 18, 2013
GreyHawk Landing prowler arrested

Deputies investigating several vehicle break-ins in the GreyHawk Landing subdivision arrested a 19-year-old man Monday morning.

  • East County
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Emergency services responded to a call about an injured person at 12:43 a.m. Sunday, March 17 and discovered the body.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 18, 2013
Man found dead on Oakford Road

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a possible hit-and-run. A suspect is in custody.

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Honorees Debbie and Larry Haspel
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 17, 2013
AJC 2013 Human Relations Award Dinner Honoring Larry and Debbie Haspel

AJC 2013 Human Relations Award Dinner Honoring Larry and Debbie Haspel

  • Black Tie
Dr. Larry and Pat Thompson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 16, 2013
The Sertoma Sarasota Celebrity Roast featuring Dr. Larry Thompson

The Sertoma Sarasota Celebrity Roast featuring Dr. Larry Thompson

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Mike Awalt created this copper turtle.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Art at the Ranch

Art enthusiasts flocked March 16 to Lakewood Ranch Main Street for the annual Art at the Ranch event. The festival continues from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 17.

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Spaghetti the Clown, also known as Marcelo Perez, entertained the children.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Kids Day at the Farmers Market

Families gathered at San Marco Plaza's weekly Farmers Market March 15, as it hosted a special Kids Day event.

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Kenneth Silvestri and Marcy Porman
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 15, 2013
Wine Walk to the Ca' d'Zan

Wine Walk to the Ca' d'Zan

  • Black Tie
Kay Mathers with Shayla Brown, Girl of the Year 2012
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 15, 2013
'She Knows Where She's Going' Honoree Luncheon

'She Knows Where She's Going' Honoree Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Enjoy some St. Patrick's Day Weekend Best Bets!
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 15, 2013
March 15: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Crist to speak in Lakewood Ranch, Buchanan to hold Longboat listening session; Culver's restaurant considers U.S. 41 location; Weekend Best Bets; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

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