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Angela Mejicanos, Kelly Raggo and Serena Robins
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  • March 9, 2013
Banyan Ball 'Back to Our Roots'

Banyan Ball 'Back to Our Roots'

  • Black Tie
The Models: Joyce Leone, Linda Wilson, Joyce Giaconia, Nedra Duffy, Pat Viani, Betsy Marker, June Hartlieb and Susan Gorney
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  • Josh Siegel
  • March 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Fashion Show

The Tara Golf & Country Club sashayed into a new season with its Spring Fashion Show March 8. Models, who are all members of the country club, wore Chico's clothing from the store in St. Armands Circle.

  • East County
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Jackson Wolfe, Jeremiah Parker and James Ganey all are in second grade.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Gullett Walk-a-Thon

Children at Gullett Elementary School walked for a cause March 8, helping the school's Parent Teacher Organization raise more than $17,000.

  • East County
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Center for Building Hope outreach coordinator Dianne Whitten with center volunteer Sondra Biller and Nancy Aft, of Smile Smart Dental Center
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee Chamber Spring Fling

The Manatee Chamber of Commerce welcomed members and guests to its annual Spring Fling Business Expo March 7, at its Lakewood Ranch campus.

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Siesta Key Village is incompatible with noise ordinance — learn more about it in today's headlines!
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 8, 2013
March 8: Daily Headlines Video

General employees vote down union; Siesta Key Village incompatible with noise ordinance; Weekend Best Bets; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

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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.
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  • 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.

  • Sarasota
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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.

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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.

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  • 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.

  • East County
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The Terrace Condominium Complex abuts Siesta Key Village, a bustling commercial district.
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  • 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.

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  • 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
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 7, 2013
Bag Ladies and Baubles Luncheon

Bag Ladies and Baubles Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Manatee Schools honor educators, support staff
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  • 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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