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Stephen Mason and Timothy Goldfarb
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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club

Healthcare experts spoke to Tiger Bay members at their regular meeting Thursday, March 7, about the future of the health care industry. Guest speakers included Gwen McKenzie, president and CEO of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, Stephen Mason, president and CEO of BayCare Health Systems and moderator Timothy Goldfarb.

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The courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • March 8, 2013
County to replace historic courthouse roof

The $1.06 million project to replace the clay tile roof begins this month. The courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.

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Alexandria Twigg, Carlton Robinson, Nicole See, Stephanie See, Laina Moran, Michael Moran Jr. and Michael Moran await a forum for Sarasota City Commission candidates.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 8, 2013
Sarasota Republican Club welcomes candidates

The partisan organization held a forum March 6, for candidates in the non-partisan Sarasota City Commission race.

  • Sarasota
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General employees at Town Hall and the Public Works Department voted down a chance to unionize this week.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 8, 2013
General employees vote down union

By a vote of 21-6, Longboat Key general employees voted against forming a union.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 8, 2013
Heritage Harbour supervisors narrow candidate pool

Supervisors on the Heritage Harbour South Community Development District will consider two local management companies.

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The Terrace Condominium Complex abuts Siesta Key Village, a bustling commercial district.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 8, 2013
Siesta Key Village incompatible with noise ordinance

Sarasota County conducted a study that showed sound maintains intensity as it reaches the Terrace Condominium Complex.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 8, 2013
Manatee County to hold How Will We Grow community workshops

Over the next three months Manatee County is asking the community to weigh in on the How Will We Grow conversation, a conversation with the community that will help county commissioners outline growth and development standards for the next 30 years.

  • East County
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Aging in Paradise, a resource center that helps seniors with age-related transitions, hosts a health fair from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 9, at the Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 8, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: Aging in Paradise Health Fair

The Aging in Paradise Health Fair will include 25 medical resources.

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Chairwomen Nanci Rand, Marie Kropp and Susan Morin
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 7, 2013
Bag Ladies and Baubles Luncheon

Bag Ladies and Baubles Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Manatee Schools honor educators, support staff
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 7, 2013
March 7: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: County considers new tax; Low voter turnout a trend in city elections; Manatee Schools honor educators, support staff; Villa Am Meer presentation takes place tonight; View from the Top: Sandy Loevner

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 7, 2013
City of Sarasota adds parking to Rosemary District

The Rosemary District will have 100 new parking spaces available just in time for the weekend.

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Former Tampa mayor, and author Pam Iorio signs copy of her book, Straight Forward — Ways to Live and Lead.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 7, 2013
Former Tampa mayor talks leadership with Argus

Author Pam Iorio endorsed an elected-mayor form of government during the 26th annual meeting of the Argus Foundation.

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The Villa Am Meer residence is a private home that frequently attracts trespassers.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 7, 2013
Villa Am Meer presentation takes place tonight

Joy Baker will discuss her research on the Villa Am Meer property at tonight's Longboat Key Historical Society meeting.

  • Longboat Key
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More than 5,000 notice of violations have been issued to motorists traveling northbound at U.S. 41 and University Parkway.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • March 7, 2013
Camera increase ramps up enforcement citywide

U.S. 41 and University Parkway's cameras take the crown for the most red-light violations.

  • Sarasota
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Residents are talking about the City Commission candidates and the issues the city faces.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • March 7, 2013
Low voter turnout a trend in city elections

Two former city commissioners point to different factors for low voter turnout in Sarasota. One says a date change would bring more voters to the polls.

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