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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 22, 2012
County to discuss pain clinic fees

Manatee County commissioners today will address concerns about pain management clinics.

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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 21, 2012
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The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art's "Art After 5" series and St. Armand's Circle's first Wednesday art events were also mentioned favorably in an art reader poll.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 21, 2012
Sarasota voted No. 1 arts destination

A magazine's reader poll revealed that the city of Sarasota was voted the No. 1 arts destinations for cities with populations under 100,000.

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Jennifer Walker interacts with the contestants.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • May 21, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Bay Club Masterpiece Living Day

Sarasota Bay Club hosted its quarterly Masterpiece Living Day Thursday, May 17. The event focuses on improving residents' social, spiritual, intellectual and physical skills with activities such as volleyball, mutual interviews and Wii games. As part of the event, residents and staff teamed up to compete in a sports trivia competition.

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Sarasota city commissioners will review a trespass code and several downtown projects today at City Hall, 1565 First St., Sarasota.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 21, 2012
City commission reviews trespass policy tonight

The Sarasota City Commission will review proposed changes to a city code that establishes a process for the issuance of trespass warnings on public property at tonight's regular meeting at City Hall.

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Chairs Chuck and Diann Flanders with president John Leeming and president elect Thomas Maryott
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  • Nick Friedman
  • May 21, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Crew Banquet

More than 120 Sarasota Crew rowers and their families gathered at the Ritz Carlton Sunday, May 20, to celebrate the end of a successful season. The team has enjoyed victory at the district, state and regional levels and is preparing to head to Tennessee for nationals.

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Rosemary Parmesan Shortbread uses just flour, sugar, rosemary leaves, salt, parmesan and butter. Pecans can be used for garnish.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 21, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Karel Beck

Karel Beck's Rosemary Parmesan Shortbread is a recipe she learned from Food Network's show "5 Ingredient Fix."

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A ticket for a seat belt violation is $116; a child restraint violation is a $166 fine.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 21, 2012
'Click It Or Ticket' campaign starts today

Local police officers will be watching closely to make sure motorists have their seatbelts fastened.

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The percentage of Sarasota County students scoring at or above proficiency remains higher than the state average
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 21, 2012
Some Sarasota students outpace state

Ten percent more Sarasota County public school students had proficient scores on the Spring FCAT reading test than state totals.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 21, 2012
Forum introduces state attorney candidates

Tea Party Manatee on Tuesday will host a forum with candidates for the 12th Judicial Circuit State Attorney position.

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Sydney Strimer, 11, portrayed the character of Nelly.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Jonah's Druthers' Musical

Children at St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church brought the biblical story of Jonah to life May 19, with a special musical performance of "Jonah's Druthers."

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Don Cronson and Gary O’Hagan
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • May 18, 2012
Dick Vitale Gala honoring Jay Wright, Gary Williams and Lou Holtz

Dick Vitale Gala honoring Jay Wright, Gary Williams and Lou Holtz

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Halle Acton hit the dance floor early.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River School Middle Dance

Eighth-grade students at Braden River Middle School celebrated the conclusion of their middle school days with a special dance May 18.

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  • May 18, 2012
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John Castellano got in some time on the driving range before the tournament began.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Keep Manatee Beautiful Golf Tournament

Keep Manatee Beautiful welcomed golfers May 18, to the Tara Golf & Country Club, for the organization's annual golf tournament fundraiser.

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Cindy Ritchell, Ann Quackenbush, Brenda Korthauer, Beverly Sutton and Kit Torchia all lend a helping hand in packing seeds to send internationally to farmers who need them. Quackenbush is a driving force behind Hope Seeds, a charitable ministry through Christ Church of Longboat Key.
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