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Gov. Rick Scott addresses the students at Sarasota Military Academy, Friday, Feb. 17.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Gov. Scott visits SMA

Sarasota Military Academy hosted Gov. Rick Scott, Friday, Feb. 17.

  • Sarasota
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George Adley
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 18, 2012
'Best In Show Gala: The ARCAdemy Awards, A Tribute to the Best Animal Films of All Time'

'Best In Show Gala: The ARCAdemy Awards, A Tribute to the Best Animal Films of All Time'

  • Black Tie
Megan Mercier wowed the crowd with her Acro Jazz performance.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:BRMS Talent & Fashion Extravaganza

Braden River Middle School students showed off their talents during the school's Talent & Fashion Extravaganza Feb. 17, at Braden River Elementary School.

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Sania Allen, Sandy Ruggerio and Lourdes Ziegenfuss
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  • February 17, 2012
Luxury Lifestyle Jet Port reception

Luxury Lifestyle Jet Port reception

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Grace, their 7-year-old yellow Chihuahua, has been missing since Thursday night.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 17, 2012
Summerfield Park couple looking for lost pet

A couple in Summerfield Park in Lakewood Ranch are looking diligently for a beloved family pet, and is asking their friends and neighbors for help.

  • East County
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  • February 17, 2012
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Rick Scott talking to a group of Freshman at Sarasota Military Academy.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 17, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Gov. Scott visits Sarasota Military Academy

Rick Scott talking to a group of Freshman at Sarasota Military Academy.

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The suspect entered the store, pointed a black handgun at the clerk and demanded money. The clerk could not comply and the suspect fled on foot through the Center Gate Shopping Plaza.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 17, 2012
County searching for robber

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is hoping residents can help locate a PakMail store robber that was caught on tape last night.

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Megan Yost, center, and Lauren Valenti checked out a career in massage therapy.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 17, 2012
Students learn about career opportunities

Lakewood Ranch High School today hosted a college and career fair.

  • East County
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Parking in the Palm Avenue parking garage is free Sunday and Monday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 17, 2012
City prepares for busy weekend

The city of Sarasota has planned for a busy weekend downtown by installing new parking signs and offering free parking throughout downtown Sunday and Monday.

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All lane closures for the project have been scheduled between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m., to create the least disruption possible for traffic, according to FDOT.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • February 17, 2012
One lane closed on U.S. 41 between Bee Ridge and Siesta Drive

Drainage improvements on U.S. 41 between Versailles Street and Bee Ridge Road are necessitating a lane closure as of Friday, Feb. 17, the Florida Department of Transportation has announced.

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Town Manager David Bullock
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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 17, 2012
Town to determine scope of Zoning Code, Comp Plan review

Town Manager David Bullock will draft a proposal outlining scope of the review as a starting point.

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David Persson is the Longboat Key town attorney.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 17, 2012
Appeals court grants oral arguments to town

The Second District Court of Appeals has granted oral arguments to the town in its challenge of a writ of certiorari issued in late December.

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Jane Buckman is executive director of the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 17, 2012
Arts Center discusses future plans

Plans for the Longboat Key Center for the Arts include expanding the center's programming to achieve sustainability.

  • Longboat Key
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C.J. Fishman with candidate Vanessa Baugh and Nick Gladding
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Vanessa Baugh Meet-and-Greet

Lou and Ann Marie Marinaccio hosted a special meet-and-greet with Manatee County Commission District 5 Candidate Vanessa Baugh Feb. 16, at their home in The Concession.

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