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The car landed upside down in the bushes of Sea Oats condominium.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 11, 2013
BREAKING NEWS: Car flips on GMD

Police and firefighters are currently on scene in the 5600 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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The Infinity condominium will be located on Longboat Key’s Gulf-side beach. Courtesy Rendering
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 11, 2013
Infinity project to add new condo inventory

The 11-unit planned condominium will replace the planned Bleu Claire development at 4765 Gulf of Mexico Drive to become the Key's first new condominium development in seven years.

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Fewer Sarasota residents vote early in city election
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 11, 2013
March 11: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Fewer Sarasota residents vote early in city election; Traffic Advisory Council to consider Village parking; Manatee County to consider healthcare surtax; Black Tie Untied

  • Longboat Key
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Early voting numbers at Town Hall were down when compared to a year ago.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 11, 2013
Early voting numbers are down from last year

The town of Longboat Key's early voting numbers are down when compared to last year's election.

  • Longboat Key
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Jake Freeman of The Huntsmen
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Pickin' Picnic

Musicians and fans gathered Sunday, March 10, at the Cock and Bull for the second annual Pickin' Picnic event. Hosted by Faceless Bandits, the event featured nine bands, which played an all-day outdoor show, while fans chowed down on hot dogs and sliders.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 11, 2013
Manatee County to consider healthcare surtax

Manatee County commissioners will decide whether to move forward with a surtax to fund indigent health care in the community, during it's March 12 meeting.

  • East County
  • News
Susan Short, Guenther Edelsbacher, Gina Spicer and Scott Lewis
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Chillounge Night

South Palm Avenue was transformed into an outdoor lounge party Saturday, March 9, for the sixth annual Chillounge Night. Outdoor furniture and cocktail bars lined the street, and guests enjoyed a Samba parade, a fashion show and live music by The Lotus Fire and AJ and The Automatics. Proceeds from the night benefitted United Cerebal Palsy of Southwest Florida.

  • Arts + Culture
Amanda Yoder and Kelly Matteson
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Young Professionals Happy Hour

Members of the Sarasota Young Professionals Group unwound after work Thursday, March 7, at Mattison's City Grille during their regular happy hour. New and established members exchanged business cards over light food and drink.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 11, 2013
Traffic Advisory Council to consider Village parking

The Sarasota County Traffic Advisory Council will hear a request from a property owner to prohibit street-side parking on Avenida De Mayo.

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Janice Woods, Verla Heotis and Irene Ward promoted "Play for Pink" accessories.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Rosedale 'Play for Pink'

Nearly 90 golfers hit the greenways March 9, at the Rosedale Golf & Country Club, for the annual Play for P.I.N.K golf tournament and luncheon.

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At Town Hall tonight, a new mayor and vice mayor will be chosen for the coming year.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 10, 2013
Longboat Key mayor and vice mayor selected tonight

The Town Commission will certify last week's election results and four commissioners will take an oath of office for additional service tonight.

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Toi and Sandy Estes credited their matching purple hues to “unintentional coordination.”
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: UPWC Diamond and Crystal Ball

The University Park Women's Club held its annual charity event, the Diamond and Crystal Ball, March 9. Themed 'A Night at the Copa,' the event featured an auction, with proceeds going to the Just for Girls Academy in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
The number of early voting was 198 voters below target compared to the 2011 City Commission election. During that election, 1,070 residents voted early.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • March 10, 2013
Fewer Sarasota residents vote early in city election

After a week of early voting, 198 fewer voters cast ballots compared to the 2011 City Commission election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Emilie Pinho walked with her son, Matthew.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: MS Walk

East County residents gathered to support friends with multiple sclerosis March 9, during the Walk MS on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
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Sixth-graders Ashley Cole and Karagan Murfin used chairs as props in their routine.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Haile Dance Off

Haile Middle School students kicked off their Spring Break with a special "So You Think You Can Dance" competition March 8, at the end of school.

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