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The tornado watch will remain in effect until 9 p.m.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 25, 2011
District cancels after-school activities

All after-school activities at Manatee County Public Schools, except for after-school childcare programs at elementary and middle schools, are canceled today because of severe weather.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 25, 2011
Suspect chase forces school lockdowns

U.S. Border Patrol officials say a vehicle crash in the East County was related to a possible human trafficking case.

  • East County
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The impasse hearing will be held at Town Hall.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 25, 2011
Town reschedules impasse hearing

An impasse hearing that will decide points of contention in a firefighter union contract has been rescheduled for March 2.

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Members of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors were recognized during last week's luncheon.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 25, 2011
Ranch Business Alliance welcomes new board

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance on Jan. 19 formally introduced members of its 2011 Executive Committee.

  • East County
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More than 27,000 people attended last year’s Sarasota Open tournament and events.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 25, 2011
Tickets on sale for Sarasota Open

The tournament will take place from April 23 through May 1.

  • Longboat Key
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Roxanne Jerde is senior vice president for donor relations and education at the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • January 24, 2011
Community Foundation names new leader

Roxanne Jerde, of the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, will be the next president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.

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Once a judge sets the amount due on the loans at the future hearing, an online foreclosure sale will be set in Sarasota County.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 24, 2011
Colony hearing canceled

A foreclosure hearing in Sarasota County to set the amount due on overdue loans pertaining to the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort was canceled Monday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mote staff and volunteers hold the calf in the Dolphin and Whale Hospital's medical pool. Courtesy photo by Mote.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 24, 2011
Dolphin calf's treatment continues at Mote

The six-month dolphin nicknamed 'Taz' is gaining weight.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Norman Marshak, Larry Mandel, Rick Thompson and Syd Weinstein
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 24, 2011
ORT hosts Casino Night

East County residents rolled the dice at The Lake Club Jan. 22 as they helped raise funds for the SaraMana chapter of ORT. Guests enjoyed wine and appetizers while making rounds to tables of Black Jack, Craps and other games during the special Casino Night event.

  • East County
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Co-Chairwoman Monica Slater Van Buskirk and Annarita Nora Scott
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 23, 2011
Van Wezel Foundation Gala: 'Celebrating a Decade of Galas' with Dionne Warwick

Van Wezel Foundation Gala: 'Celebrating a Decade of Galas' with Dionne Warwick

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Steve Belack, Joyce Hart and JoAnn Belack
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 23, 2011
'Jewels on the Bay' Designer Showhouse Opening Event

'Jewels on the Bay' Designer Showhouse Opening Event

  • Black Tie
U.S. Open Women's Champion Paula Creamer hosted a clinic in honor of The Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club's fifth anniversary.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 23, 2011
Paula Creamer tees off out east

U.S. Women's Open Champion Paula Creamer conducted a clinic for members and their guests in celebration of the fifth anniversary of The Ritz- Carlton Members Golf Club Jan. 22. During the clinic, Creamer provided instructional tips and insight into her winning shots, answered questions and demonstrated some of her shots.

  • East County
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Natalie Abrams and Lynn Sacks
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 23, 2011
Casino Night

Casino Night

  • Black Tie
Jan Anderson and Margit Gravino
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 22, 2011
'A Toast to a Cancer Cure'

'A Toast to a Cancer Cure'

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Jack Berry, Harrison Paparatto, Ollie Gray, Austin Seigel and Evan Tucker of "The Garbage Man" band perform on Jan. 22 at the Farmer's Market.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 22, 2011
VIDEO: The Garbage Men perform at farmers market

"The Garbage Men" playing "Wipe Out" at the Sarasota Farmers Market on Saturday, Jan. 22. The group will be competing on "America's Got Talent" this coming weekend.

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