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Premier Dance Studio owner Maksim Spasov dances the waltz with his partner, Rositsa Stanisheva.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Ballroom Dancing

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Ballroom Dance Club celebrated the organization's one-year anniversary with a special dancing event Sept. 8, at Premier Dance Studio.

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Ann Friedman, Mark Steinwachs and Suzanne Atwell
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 7, 2012
ALSO's 20th Anniversary Gala

ALSO's 20th Anniversary Gala

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Braden River's Sean Murray and his grandfather Walter Walmsley ate McDonald's.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Grandparents Day Lunch

Children at Braden River Elementary School hosted their grandparents for a special lunch Sept. 7, with the help of the school's Parent Teacher Organization.

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Dillon Forbes, center, enjoyed ice cream with his dad, Lee, and friend Gianna Caso, right.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Ice Cream Social

Families at Tara Elementary School welcomed the new school year Sept. 7, with a special Ice Cream Social hosted by the school's Parent Teacher Organization

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Join Alex Mahadevan as he reports today's headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • September 7, 2012
Sept. 7: Daily Headlines Video

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Sarasota County Commissioner Jon Thaxton makes fellow Commissioner Joe Barbetta laugh after identifying non-native flora in a rendering.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 7, 2012
Thaxton tapped by Venice charity

The three-term Sarasota County Commissioner will start work as director of community investment for the Gulf Coast Community Foundation Monday.

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The commission will discuss the Colony's extension request again 9 a.m. Monday Sept. 24 at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 7, 2012
Aquarius Board offers Colony extension contingencies

The Aquarius Club Board of Directors believes any Colony Beach & Tennis Resort rebuild extension needs to come with a series of contingencies.

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Residents living in the Terrace condominiums have complained about noise in Siesta Key Village, which is restricted to certain decibel levels.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 7, 2012
Noise ordinance on Commission agenda

The Sarasota County Commission next week will consider a recommendation from staff to extend the sunset period of the Air and Sound Pollution Ordinance.

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Pepper Palace, left, is located at 23 Blvd. of the Presidents.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 7, 2012
Pepper Palace opens on Circle today

The store's owner describes it as "the hottest shop in town."

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District 72 State Representative candidate Liz Alpert with Mathew Wilson
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club Luncheon

Incumbent State Representatives and their challengers faced off at the regular Tiger Bay Club luncheon Thursday, Sept. 6 at Michael's on East. Senator Lisa Carlton moderated the event before guests enjoyed a meal.

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Patti and Ron Nelson ate with their grandson, Blake Nelson.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Goodies with Grandparents

Children at Kiddie Academy celebrated their grandparents Sept. 7, with a special Goodies with Grandparents event in honor of Grandparent's Day.

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The Manatee County Sheriff's Office arrested Jeremiah Lee, 30, at 2:18 a.m. Sept. 7, at the Burger King parking lot located at 6504 State Road 64 East, Bradenton.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 7, 2012
Grand theft suspect nabbed at Burger King

Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested Jeremiah Lee early this morning.

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Join Mallory Gnaegy and Danae DeShazer as they report today's headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • September 6, 2012
Sept. 6: Daily Headlines Video

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The Florida Department of Transportation is currently working on a renovation of the Siesta Key north bridge but will soon be installing crosswalks on Midnight Pass Road.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 6, 2012
FDOT plans Siesta public meeting

The coming crosswalks on Midnight Pass Road are the topic of the Sept. 17 meeting at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church.

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City Manager Tom Barwin attended his first City Commission meeting Tuesday on a day that started early and ran late.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • September 6, 2012
Barwin's Big Day

Computer-less and still unpacking, the new city manager takes the helm on his first day.

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