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  • Robin Hartill
  • April 13, 2011
Business Observer

Kitchens by Kerrie opens at Centre Shops; Secur-All Insurance moving to former Re/Max building; Davis promoted at Edward Jones' St. Armands branch

  • Longboat Key
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Karen Warrack
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 13, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Karen Warrack

Karen Warrack took up tennis while living in Toronto, when she was 25 years old.

  • Longboat Key
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Allison Castilow and Alisa Pettingell
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 12, 2011
Child Advocacy Luncheon

Child Advocacy Luncheon

  • Black Tie
The courts are located across the street from Cedars West.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 12, 2011
Appellate court denies Cedars case rehearing

The ruling involves two disputed hard-surface tennis courts.

  • Longboat Key
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A large hole near Gulf of Mexico Drive has been filled in and the road was restored today.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 12, 2011
Longboat pipe construction complete

A paving contractor completed pavement repairs to Gulf of Mexico Drive just north of Bay Isles Road Monday, and the concrete barrier construction zone was dismantled today.

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  • News
Colin Baenziger of Colin Baenziger Associates will meet with Inter-District Authority board members on Friday to discuss potential candidates.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 12, 2011
Executive director search narrows

Colin Baenziger & Associates has narrowed the candidate pool for Lakewood Ranch Town Hall's executive director to eight.

  • East County
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Workers are digging the holes where the parking meters will be placed.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • April 12, 2011
Meters to be installed by end of the month

Crews are conducting prep work this week for meter placement, which is scheduled to begin before the end of April.

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Donald and Marie Monsky
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 11, 2011
JFCS Major Donor Appreciation Party

JFCS Major Donor Appreciation Party

  • Black Tie
Sand is being pumped onto the north end of the island this week.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 11, 2011
Crews resume work on beach project

The project, which will bring 133,000 cubic yards of sand to the north end, was delayed for two weeks because of a generator motor.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Unregistered voters who want to take part in the May 10 runoff have to register by the end of the day.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • April 11, 2011
Voter registration deadline today

A May 10 runoff election in District 1 between Willie Shaw and Linda Holland will determine who will replace retiring City Commissioner Fredd Atkins.

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Vern Buchanan is the representative for Florida's 13th District.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 11, 2011
Buchanan to hold Sarasota town hall meeting

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan will discuss jobs and the economy, among other topics at 11 a.m., today, at New College of Florida.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 11, 2011
Buchanan to hold Sarasota town hall meeting

Congressman Vern Buchanan will discuss jobs and the economy, among other topics at 11 a.m., today, at New College of Florida.

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Co-Chairwomen Margaret Wise and Molly Schechter
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 10, 2011
'Men Who Love to Cook'

'Men Who Love to Cook'

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Karol Borkowski with Kere and Carol Lewis
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 9, 2011
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund Gala 'Geishas, Blossoms & Buddhas - All Aboard the Orient Express'

Lakewood Ranch Community Fund Gala 'Geishas, Blossoms & Buddhas - All Aboard the Orient Express'

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Heidi Anderson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 9, 2011
SPARCC Princess and Pirates Ball

SPARCC Princess and Pirates Ball

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