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Pop star Taylor Swift donated $100,000 to the V Foundation this week.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 26, 2016
Taylor Swift cuts check for Sarasota fundraiser

The pop star donated $100,000 to the Dick Vitale Gala this week.

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    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • February 26, 2016
Sarasota developer takes on the IRS — and wins

Hugh Culverhouse Jr., developer of Palmer Ranch, has won a decade-long dispute over the value of land he donated in Sarasota County.

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  • Jack Short
  • February 25, 2016
FDOT announces crosswalk improvements

Additional flashing signs and pavement markers will be placed to alert motorists to upcoming crosswalks.

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More than 500 students from Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte and Desoto counties competed at SkillsUSA Feb. 25.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 25, 2016
Manatee Technical College puts skills on display

The East County school hosted the annual SkillsUSA regional competition.

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A lack of availability at the Van Wezel has led the Sarasota Orchestra to conclude it's in need of a new performing arts venue.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 25, 2016
Bayfront studies strengthen call for new performance venues

As Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 moves forward with plans for developing the land surrounding the Van Wezel, arts organizations are searching for an opportunity to address an ongoing crunch for performance space.

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Medallion Homes founder Carlos Beruff will run for U.S. Senate this year.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 25, 2016
Carlos Beruff to launch U.S. Senate campaign

The Manatee County developer released a campaign video on YouTube this week, and plans to formally announce his candidacy Monday.

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The DID installed three flower baskets as part of a trial program one year ago. Now, board members are anxious to move forward with the Downtown in Bloom project.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 25, 2016
DID plants seed for downtown flower program

The Downtown Improvement District has set its targets on one major project this year: adding flower baskets to light poles in the heart of the city.

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As Cask & Ale seeks to open next to Evie's Tavern & Grill, some downtown residents are raising concern about the proliferation of bars on Main Street.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 25, 2016
Are there too many bars in the downtown mix?

For the second time in a year, some residents are concerned about a proposed bar in the 1500 block of Main Street. Can Cask & Ale get past the barriers to entry?

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Arlington Park resident Nathan Wilson has dedicated time to maintaining two trees in the neighborhood dog park, part of a broader effort to preserve and protect trees in the city.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 25, 2016
Residents work to root out tree violations

Even as the city worked on developing new regulations for protecting trees in residential areas, a group of citizens has fought for better enforcement of the current rules.

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Since the Oct. 10 accident, friends and family have placed flowers and photos in memorial.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 24, 2016
FHP cites alcohol in death of Lakewood Ranch teens

Florida Highway Patrol cites drinking, high speed as factors in fatal crash on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.

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Severe weather rolls into downtown Sarasota this morning.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 24, 2016
Officials issue tornado watch for Sarasota County

Sarasota and Manatee counties are under a tornado watch until 10 a.m.

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Tricia Ledezma, Steve Weinshel and Ruthy Hyatt were the top three winners of the cook-off.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 24, 2016
East County cook batters the competition

Chabad of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch hosts its second Kosher Cook-Off.

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Christian Retreat's pastor, The Rev. Phil Derstine, said residents of the campus are excited to finally have good cell phone signals.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 24, 2016
Christian Retreat tower answers the call

Cellular communications tower will be 'disguised' as a cross along Upper Manatee River Road.

  • East County
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Joe Welch, of Pervis, Gray & Co., shared results of his company's audit with CDD supervisors Feb. 18.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 24, 2016
Ranch audits have 'clean' slate

Auditors say Lakewood Ranch CDDs are in good financial standing.

  • East County
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The signal will go in at State Road 70 and Greenbrook Boulevard.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 24, 2016
Greenbrook traffic signal turns green

The project should be finished by year's end.

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