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Three companies tied to a foreclosure hearing scheduled in Sarasota this week were placed in bankruptcy.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 14, 2013
Klauber stalls Colony Lender foreclosure

Longtime Colony Beach & Tennis Resort owner Dr. Murray "Murf" Klauber placed three entities in bankruptcy last week.

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The Highwaymen artists probably created more than 200,000 idyllic Florida landscape scenes.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • January 14, 2013
Highwaymen exhibit opens Friday

An exhibit featuring 50 Florida Highwaymen paintings opens Friday at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts.

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Tom Axtell with Ron Vedder
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Circus Ring of Fame Inductions

The Circus Ring of Fame Foundation, Inc. presented its 26th annual Circus Ring of Fame Inductions Sunday, Jan. 13, at St. Armands Circle. The 2013 inductees included Charles and Mathias Coronas, Timothy J. Holst, and Pablo Rodriguez and family.

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Gloria and Barry Bakal
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: A Night at Grossinger's

Temple Beth Israel had its annual gala Sunday, Jan. 13, at Michael's on East. The theme, 'A Night at Grossinger's,' paid homage to the Catskills hotels.

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Jack Black, Jack Jacobs, Jack Duncan, Jack Brill
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Club January Luncheon

The Longboat Key Republican Club had a panel discussion with town commissioners and their opponents for the upcoming election during their monthly luncheon Friday, Jan. 11, at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

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Join Alex Mahadevan for the Daily Headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 11, 2013
Jan. 11: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Entrepreneur eyes additional downtown land; Firm to launch shuttle for Siesta; Bird Key sidewalk closed for maintenance; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

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An hour-long debate at the Sarasota Yacht Club Friday allowed Longboat Key Town Commission candidates to discuss Key issues.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 11, 2013
Longboat Key Town Commission candidates debate issues

The Longboat Key Republican Party held a debate among commission candidates Friday at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • January 11, 2013
Town to participate in hazardous waste collection

Longboat Key residents can dispose of household hazardous and electronic wastes at no cost Jan. 26.

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Singer and guitar player Larry Stokes will be among the performers.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 11, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Winter Fest

Business owners in the Centre Shops plaza host a family- and dog-friendly festival.

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Stephanie Claussen, owner of Steff’s Stuff Antiques, models a sun hat (“keeps the wrinkles away,” she says) and a vintage pocketbook from Saks Fifth Avenue.
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sip and Shop

Retailers and customers mingled with snacks and beverages Thursday, Jan. 10, during "Sip and Shop" at the Centre Shops plaza.

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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan for the Daily Headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 10, 2013
Jan. 10: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Notice to approve issued for gun club at Lakewood Ranch; Sarasota County will contract feral-hog hunters; Sarasota police chief DiPino reports on first week; Chinese scholar's dream takes shape one year after death

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A bird's nest was spotted on New Pass Bridge Thursday, Jan. 10.
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 10, 2013
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Bird watch

A bird's nest was spotted on New Pass Bridge Thursday, Jan. 10.

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The town of Longboat Key saw burglaries rise when compared to last year, but total crime activity decreased in 2012.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 10, 2013
Longboat Key releases 2012 crime data

Longboat Key saw a 25% increase in burglaries in 2012 when compared to 2011.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • January 10, 2013
Sarasota Bay Estuary Program accepting grant applications

Applications for Bay Partner Grants of up to $3,000 are due by March 1.

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Join Emily Walsh for the Daily Headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 9, 2013
Jan. 9: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Two Killed in East County crash; Fugitive captured after more than two decades on the run; One year later: Ranch murder remains unsolved; Commercial property near the Longboat Key Publix is in demand

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