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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
  • News
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.

  • Longboat Key
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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.

  • Sarasota
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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.

  • Sarasota
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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.

  • Sarasota
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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'

  • Black Tie
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'

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

SPARCC Princess and Pirates Ball

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Doves were let loose at the start of the survivor lap, the first lap done during 2011's Relay for Life on Saturday, April 9 at Sarasota High School.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 9, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: 2011 Relay for Life

Sarasota residents participated in the 2011 Relay for Life fundraising event on Saturday, April 9 at Sarasota High School. There were over 50 teams and the goal of raising $110,000 was passed even before the event began.

  • Sarasota
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Following the kickoff ceremony, survivors walked the first lap around the school's bus loop.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 9, 2011
Ranch Relay honors cancer survivors (VIDEO)

East County residents today rallied for a cure for cancer during the Lakewood Ranch Relay for Life. Festivities run overnight through 7 a.m., Sunday, at Lakewood Ranch High School.

  • East County
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Joseph Patrick Arnegger and Sally Rose Gruters
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 8, 2011
Opening Night Film and Party

Opening Night Film and Party

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