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Two police advisory panels will help guide police-department policy and act as liaisons to the greater community.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 8, 2011
Commission appoints police panel chairmen

City commissioners chose the two chairmen from a pool of 15 candidates.

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Pat and Bob Baer
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 7, 2011
Asolo Rep Co-Producers Party

Asolo Rep Co-Producers Party

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Laurie Blakeman, Jeff and Peter Lupoff and Gary Blakeman
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 7, 2011
Moveable Feast

Moveable Feast

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Nina Belott, Dottie Mauger and Jane Gottlieb
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 7, 2011
Selby Public Library Fundraising Luncheon

Selby Public Library Fundraising Luncheon

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Mother/daughter duo Lindsay and Susan Owens own the Whitfield Exchange.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 7, 2011
GALLERY: Manatee Chamber Spring Fling

Dozens of local businesses showcased their products and services during the Manatee Chamber of Commerce's Spring Fling Business Expo March 3 at the chamber's McClure Center office in Lakewood Ranch. The event also included music, refreshments and a silent auction.

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Mayor George Spoll chaired his second to last official commission meeting Monday night.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 7, 2011
Commission postpones Comp Plan changes

The town attorney asked the Town Commission to postpone a discussion on a resolution that would transmit changes to its Comprehensive Plan until Tuesday, March 15.

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Grants were funded by the annual SunCoast Food & Wine Fest.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 7, 2011
Ranch Rotary gives to local organizations

Twenty-three organizations received grants totaling $115,000.

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The permanent police panels were formed after a police-brutality case in June 2009.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 7, 2011
Commission to select police panel chairmen

Commissioners will select the chairmen of the two new permanent police panels, which will advise on police-policy matters.

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The Longboat Key Town Commission will consider a street name request at its meeting tonight at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 7, 2011
Commission holds regular meeting tonight

The Town Commission has been asked to postpone a discussion on a resolution that would transmit changes to its Comprehensive Plan until Tuesday, March 15.

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The town of Longboat Key will host early voting for Key residents this week at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 7, 2011
Early voting begins today

Key residents can vote early in the town's Tuesday, March 15, municipal election all this week at Town Hall.

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  • News
Ashley Stillwell dealt at a blackjack table.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 6, 2011
GALLERY: The Great Catsby Cat'sino Night

Cat Depot hosted its Great Catsby Cat'sino Night fundraiser Saturday night at the Polo Grill and Bar.

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Sam and Peggy Albano
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 5, 2011
Miracle Ball 'Through the Looking Glass'

Miracle Ball 'Through the Looking Glass'

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Liliana Aguilar and title sponsor Beatrice Friedman
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 5, 2011
Sarasota Orchestra 'Behind the Mask' Gala

Sarasota Orchestra 'Behind the Mask' Gala

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Honoree Fran Lambert with David and Molly Jackson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 4, 2011
Lunch for the Cure honoring Frances Lambert

Lunch for the Cure honoring Frances Lambert

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The monthly concert draws hundreds to Main Street each month.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 4, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Music on Main

The Venturas will bring their swingin' sound to Lakewood Ranch during the Music on Main concert from 6-9 p.m., tonight, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

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