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The plan also adds 22 technology assistants in elementary and middle schools, Vogel said.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 26, 2013
Manatee County Schools to cut 150 staff positions

According to Bill Vogel, the leader of new Superintendent Rick Mills' transition team, the cuts would save $11 million.

  • East County
  • News
Colony Beach & Tennis Resort unit owners can’t stay in their units for longer than 30 days, no matter what kind of project is eventually built.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 26, 2013
Colony units can't be fulltime residences

The town manager made it clear for Colony Beach & Tennis Resort unit owners this week what the use of their tourism-owned properties is under the town's zoning code.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
It was a novel night at Ringling College of Art and Design’s Evening at the Avant-Garde Saturday, March 23.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 25, 2013
March 25: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Police investigate Sarasota homicide; Blue lights could shine on the Ringling Causeway; Q&A with Parks and Rec actress Aubrey Plaza; Black Tie Untied

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 25, 2013
Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness receives federal grant

Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness received a grant for $723,000 to help families and individuals with housing. Florida has seen 750,000 foreclosures over the last year.

  • Sarasota
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David Leventhal shows off his biker dog, Sam.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Giving Hunger the Blues

Blues fans packed Hillview Street, Sunday, March 24, to help raise money during the 18th annual Giving Hunger the Blues concert. The concert, which takes place in the Southside Village, raises money for All Faiths Food Bank.

  • Sarasota
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Kepler Henry examines an egg before placing it in his basket.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: First Baptist Church Egg Hunt

Families gathered for an early Easter-egg hunt after service Sunday, March 24, in the church playground. Families ate an Easter breakfast before children ran into the playground in search of plastic eggs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kiwanis Club members dressed as pirates.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Kiwanis Club Pirate Gala

Siesta Key Kiwanis Club members had a swashbuckling good time at their annual fundraiser gala Saturday, March 23, at the Sarasota Yacht Club. The theme of the 12th annual gala was 'the mighty pirate invasion,' and guests showed off their best pirate garb while raising money for the club.

  • Sarasota
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Alex Quarles, Gwen MacKenzie and Margaret Wise stand near the donor wall.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Memorial Hospital Courtyard Tower Lobby Unveiling

Sarasota Memorial Hospital staff and donors got a first look at the newly completed lobby of the new Courtyard Tower Friday, March 22. Guests enjoyed food and drink while exploring the new lobby and admiring the donor wall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
On Friday, March 22, at about 7 p.m., Sarasota Police responded to a report of a possible deceased person in the field.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • March 25, 2013
Police investigate Sarasota homicide

The 41-year-old woman was found dead in a field near 10th Street and Goodrich Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brent Feagans and Laura Daniel Gale
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Nautical Night at Sarasota Architectural Salvage

Guests dove into a nautical-themed fundraiser to benefit Mote Marine Thursday, March 21, at Sarasota Architectural Salvage. Attendees enjoyed light food and drink before participating in a raffle.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 25, 2013
Vehicles burglarized in two Lakewood Ranch communities

The unknown burglar(s) took cash and electronics from vehicles in the Braden Woods and Summerfield neighborhoods.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 25, 2013
IDA to break ground on facility

The Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority Board today will break ground on its new maintenance facility.

  • East County
  • News
The project would replace current lighting with 72 state-of-the-art "sea worthy" light fixtures throughout the underside of the bridge
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • March 25, 2013
Blue lights could shine on the Ringling Causeway

Representatives at Evolucia, a local LED lighting manufacturer, have said the company is willing to donate the lighting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lisa Dolny and Jacqueline Barli
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 23, 2013
Ringling College's An Evening at the Avant-Garde: 'A Novel Idea'

Ringling College's An Evening at the Avant-Garde: 'A Novel Idea'

  • Black Tie
Drs. Emily and Mike Arsenault
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 23, 2013
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