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Esteemed tennis coach Nick Bollettieri called IMG Academy student Christian Harrison, 18, one of the sport’s rising stars.
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 11, 2013
Local tennis player opens up before Sarasota Open

IMG Academy student Christian Harrison has overcome wrist and hamstring injuries in recent years.

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The Harrison brothers, Christian, left, and Ryan, right, are two local rising stars to watch in the Sarasota Open. They train with their father, Pat, center, at IMG Academy in Bradenton. Courtesy photo.
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 11, 2013
Sarasota Open brings top-tier tennis to Longboat Key Club

Sarasota's tennis enthusiasts won't have to wait much longer to watch a few of the world's best players compete in the area.

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Stanley Friedlander, Ira Peterman and Ed Ryan
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Winding Oaks End of Season Party

Winding Oaks residents enjoyed an end of season party Wednesday, April 10, at the Bay Isles Beach Club. Gordon Gourmet catered the event; Ben Hammond played the guitar and sang.

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Poet Cedric Hameed grew up in a poor crime-ridden urban community in New York — learn more about his story in today's headlines!
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 10, 2013
April 10: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Chapel will vote on fate of cell tower lease; IRISS opens global headquarters; Roads closed for Siesta Fiesta; Waxing poetic: Cedric Hameed

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Bert Rapowitz, Judy Gelman, Mort Skirboll and Hannah Weinberg
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  • April 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Queen's Harbour End of Season Party

Queen's Harbour residents held a potluck party Tuesday, April 9, at Bay Isles Beach Club to celebrate the end of season.

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A new finance director was hired at Town Hall Tuesday evening.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 10, 2013
Bullock hires new finance director

Susan Smith, a longtime accountant in Connecticut, accepted the town's finance director position and will report to the town in mid-May.

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Tom Aposporos of J. Wood Realty and Tony Driscoll of the Sarasota Open
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Business After Hours Courtside

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosted a networking session Tuesday, April 9, at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center. Guests enjoyed hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and an exhibition tennis match between Sarasota Open contestants.

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A photo simulation of what a DAS node on a light pole and a tower in the distance would look like from a motorist’s viewpoint on Gulf of Mexico Drive. Photo courtesy of Alpha Omega Communications LLC.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 10, 2013
Chapel will vote on fate of cell tower lease

If Island Chapel members approve the extension of a lease agreement for a cell tower, Jim Eatrides and Kevin Barile plan to submit a new application.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 10, 2013
Colony unit owners favor a rebuild

Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association President Jay Yablon said the vote 'is clearly in favor of a rebuild' and plans to ask a redevelopment committee to pick a future developer.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 10, 2013
Mar Vista makes storied request

The Planning and Zoning Board will review Mar Vista owner Ed Chiles' request to build a second story and space for events and wedding receptions.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 10, 2013
Police ponder 401(a) retirement option

The Police Department Union met with town staff last week to present a proposal and to consider a proposal that doesn't include a defined benefit contribution plan.

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Bea Erickson submitted this sunrise photo, taken from Privateer North on Longboat Key.
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  • April 10, 2013
+Weather photo: SUNNY OUTLOOK

Bea Erickson submitted this sunrise photo, taken from Privateer North on Longboat Key.

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    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 10, 2013
BID will ask for another vote for an extension

Board members request that new ballots be sent by certified mail to improve response rate for another 10-year extension.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 10, 2013
Longboat condo buyers seek wagging rights

Animals aren't allowed at many Key condominiums, and many Realtors believe those bans hurt sales.

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Village residents say the boat has been tipped on its side for more than two months.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • April 10, 2013
Overturned boat on north-end of Key reaches tipping point

The owner of a tipped sailboat will have five days to remove the boat that Villagers say has been broken down for more than two months in town waters near the north end.

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