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Wal-mart Stores Inc. representatives seek support for their 98,000-square-foot supercenter planned for Ringling Boulevard, while opponents argue the project was not allowed in the city's zoning code.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • February 25, 2013
49 signed up to speak at Walmart appeal hearing

The public comment session of the Tuesday hearing could run more than four hours.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 25, 2013
Arts Center seeks entries for exhibition

The Longboat Key Center for the Arts is seeking entries for its annual Community Juried Exhibition.

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Early voting for the town's March 12 municipal election begins this Saturday at Town Hall.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 25, 2013
Early voting begins Saturday

Key registered voters can vote early in the town's municipal election.

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Existing and proposed stop signs at the intersection of Beechwood Avenue and Crestwood Avenue. Courtesy image
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 25, 2013
Stop signs on Sarasota County Commission agenda

The Sarasota County Traffic Advisory Council approved a resolution for a four-way stop at the intersection of Beechwood Avenue and Crestwood Avenue Dec. 10, to slow non-resident traffic.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 25, 2013
Manatee County Commission to meet Tuesday

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will consider funding to solicit the 2017 World Rowing Championships to the area, among other topics.

  • East County
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Chairwoman Eileen Curd with her husband, Howard Curd
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 24, 2013
Eight Over 80

Eight Over 80

  • Black Tie
Polo players and cowboys did their best to separate cattle so they could pen three consecutively-numbered cattle from the herd.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: SMR Cup

Polo players and cowboys tested their skills in a three-day competition Feb. 22 through Feb. 24, during the annual Schroeder-Manatee Ranch Cup.

  • East County
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Andrew Dulka, 9, fished with his cousin, Sebastian Barrera, 8.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Youth Fishing Tournament

More than 120 children and their families grabbed fishing poles and worms Feb. 23, and headed to Summerfield Lake, in Lakewood Ranch, for Lakewood Ranch's annual Youth Fishing Tournament.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Michael Bennett ran with his parents, Trey and Arlene Bennett.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Pirate 5K

East County residents and students at Braden River High School headed Feb. 23 to the school's track area, for the Pirate 5K Run/Walk.

  • East County
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Rich and Georgeann Butler with Carolyn and Keith Thompson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 23, 2013
Sarasota Pops Annual Gala 'Celebrating Love'

Sarasota Pops Annual Gala 'Celebrating Love'

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Chairwoman Courtney Edbrooke with her husband, Chris Edbrooke
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 23, 2013
'Sailors and Sandals'

'Sailors and Sandals'

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Gary and Candice Jones with Jurgen Otto
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 23, 2013
Sarasota Exotic Car Fest 'Casino Royal'

Sarasota Exotic Car Fest 'Casino Royal'

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Olivia Harrison, Jillian Mazure and Kaitlin Yawn all are in the fifth grade.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom Elementary Dance

Fathers and daughters at Freedom Elementary School hit the dance floor Feb. 22, during a "Winter Wonderland" themed dance.

  • East County
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Debbie and David Fink
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: SMART Gala

Supporters of the Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy titested their cooking skills Feb. 28, at the Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom.

  • East County
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Chairmen Marilee and Gary Roberts
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 22, 2013
Sarasota Exotic Car Fest Luxury Lifestyle Jet Port Reception

Sarasota Exotic Car Fest Luxury Lifestyle Jet Port Reception

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