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Rick Pecorelli, 81, tackles Alex Mobley, 15, during the 20th Annual Brad Price Memorial PAL Bowl, Friday, Jan. 6, at Booker High.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 20th Anniversary PAL Bowl

The top, senior football players from Sarasota and Manatee county took one another one in the 20th Annual Brad Price Memorial PAL Bowl, Friday, Jan. 6, at Booker High. Manatee County All-Stars won the game 20-17.

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Anny Chen and Juan-Salvador Carrasco
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 8, 2012
'Perlman and Pearls' Gala

'Perlman and Pearls' Gala

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Debbi Benedict, Kristine Nickel and Wendy Deming
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 7, 2012
Platinum Dinner and Lecture featuring Tina Brown

Platinum Dinner and Lecture featuring Tina Brown

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Town Attorney David Persson will ask the commission for permission to appeal a ruling at Monday’s meeting.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 7, 2012
Key Club likely to appeal writ ruling

Town Attorney David Persson recommended that the town appeal if the Key Club appeals.

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Molly Klauber, Molly Schechter, Molly Demeulenaere and Molly Turner judged the contest.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Molly's Mac n' Cheese S'Mac Down

East County residents gorged themselves on macaroni and cheese from amateur and professional chefs during the Gulf Coast Cheese Fest's Molly's Mac n' Cheese S'Mac Down Jan. 6, at the Polo Grill and Bar.

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This work, "Hidden in the Shadows," was completed by 10thgrade student Savannah Beeson.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Student Art Exhibit

The Manatee Cultural Alliance welcomed student artists from Lakewood Ranch High School Jan. 6, as the Alliance hosted a special artist reception. Lakewood Ranch High School Art Academy Student Art Exhibit will run through Jan. 27.

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City Manager Bob Bartolotta and Deputy Manager Marlon Brown confer during Friday's special meeting that brought up numerous accusations against them.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 6, 2012
Vote to fire Bartolotta fails

The Sarasota City Commission voted unanimously Friday to continue an investigation and refer findings to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

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Catherine Luckner, Siesta Key Association president. Photo by Rachel Brown Hackney.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • January 6, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Catherine Luckner

You might know Catherine Luckner as the Siesta Key Association President, but how much do you really know about her? Find our five interesting facts in our candid Q&A.

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Susan Scott. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • January 6, 2012
Scott named to lead Education Foundation

The Education Foundation of Sarasota County Jan. 5 announced the appointment of Susan Scott as the nonprofit's new executive director, following a special meeting of the organization's board of directors.

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Dave Sparks talked with many groups of people at his goodbye party.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Goodbye party for Dave Sparks

Hundreds of people came out to celebrate and give their best wishes to Dave Sparks, Thursday, Jan. 5, at the Gulf Drive Cafe.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 6, 2012
Artificial crochet coral reef exhibit opens

The Manatee County Natural Resources Department will open the exhibit during its 'Meet the Reef Festival' Saturday.

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Upon collision, driver Charles Robbert Orr's leg became pinned in the wreckage, which prevented him from accessing the brake pedal, the report states.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 6, 2012
UPDATE: School bus driver charged responsible for accident

Florida Highway Patrol authorities have charged the driver responsible for an accident that injured 21 students from Braden River Middle School yesterday with careless driving.

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iStock image, not a Half Oyster House dish. The Half Shell Oyster House will be open for lunch and dinner and Sunday brunch seven days per week.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 6, 2012
New downtown restaurant opens

A new restaurant called The Half Shell Oyster House is opening at 1991 Main Street and will hold a soft opening Monday.

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The Sarasota City Commission will meet 2 p.m. today at City Hall to discuss a forensic investigation.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 6, 2012
Deletion of emails discussed today

A forensic investigation of computers and the Information Technology Department has discovered potential Sunshine Law and criminal violations.

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Publix plans to tear down its existing Longboat Key store in April and reopen by December.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 6, 2012
Commission to discuss Publix plans Monday

The commission will discuss three outline development plans and a site-plan amendment for the proposed project.

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