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Krystal and Autumn DellaRocco
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Nokomis Beach BBQ

Families flocked to Nokomis Beach Sunday, March 30, for the fifth annual Nokomis Beach BBQ. The event included music and a lunch of burgers, hot dogs, pulled pork and cold drinks.

  • Sarasota
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Marcy and Pete Abbott with Marie Bowman
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 29, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Kiwanis Club BBQ

Members of the Downtown Sarasota Kiwanis Club enjoyed their afternoon at the Kiwanis Club's BBQ Saturday, March 29. The barbecue was held in Pioneer Park and included a silent auction, raffle and hot food.

  • Sarasota
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Emily and Donna Arakel with Ace
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 29, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Southeastern Guide Dogs Walk-a-Thon

Families and their furry loved ones walked in the Southeastern Guide Dogs Walk-a-Thon Saturday, March 29. Participants walked a 3k course around downtown's Payne Park to benefit the nonprofit.

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Former CBS news anchor and Sarasota native Sharyl Attkisson with former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 29, 2014
Bloomberg speaks in Sarasota, says he won't run for president

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg spoke Friday at a lecture, moderated by former CBS anchor Sharyl Attkisson and organized by the Ringling College Library Association.

  • Siesta Key
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Sharyl Attkisson and Michael Bloomberg
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 28, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Michael Bloomberg Lecture

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg spoke at "An Evening with Michael Bloomberg" Friday, March 28. Bloomberg spoke with journalist Sharyl Attkisson at the Sarasota Opera House. The lecture was made possible by the Gulf Coast Community Foundation and the Ringling College Library Association.

  • Sarasota
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Jessica Bringas, Chrstina Lemus and Lindsey Wanting
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 28, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Power Hour Live

Members of the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce met for Power Hour Live Friday, March 28. The meeting was held at Mattison's 41 and invited attendees to network with one another.

  • Sarasota
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Deputy Brian Biegel and K9 Ryker attended 80 hours of training, which included searching dozens of vehicles, thousands of parcels and conducted more than a dozen building and area searches.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 28, 2014
K9 team certified in explosives detection

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office recently added the only certified bomb detection team in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, Hardee, DeSoto and Highlands counties, and the first at this agency since 2004.

  • Siesta Key
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Madeline Naylor, Bianca Guidotti and Sarah Karp dance to "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 28, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Back to the '80s'

Performances of 'Back to the '80s..The Totally Awesome Musical' run at 7 p.m. tonight through March 29 at The Out-of-Door Academy.

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The fun begins at 5 p.m. Sunday, March 30, at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church, 563 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • March 28, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: All Angels by the Sea Cabaret

Vocal artists Cami Wyatt and Michelle Gratham will dazzle the audience with an evening of showtunes at the All Angels by the Sea Cabaret. A special surprise guest will also take the stage, so be sure not to miss this musical mystery.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 28, 2014
'Lois Lane' among first of Cat Depot's cats adopted out

After the introduction of 33 adoptable cats at Cat Depot's Caturday Night Fever Gala March 15, seized felines from Napiers Log Cabin Horse and Animal Sanctuary begin to find new homes.

  • East County
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Get healthy with puppies at this Saturday morning event. (Courtesy Photo)
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 28, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Southeastern Guide Dogs Walk-a-thon

All proceeds from the event benefit the nonprofit. There will be live music, shopping vendors, food and plenty of puppies to hug.

  • Sarasota
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Jack Klingensmith, Marsha Panuce and David Pilston
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • March 28, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Save Our Seabirds Sunset Soirée

Save Our Seabirds held its annual Sunset Soiree at Mote Marine Laboratory on March 28. In its third year, the event included live entertainment, a silent auction and the opportunity for attendees to learn more about the mission of Save Our Seabirds.

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Roxanne Abbot, SCTI Teacher of the Year with Kristey Richardson
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 27, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota County Teacher of the Year

Sarasota County honored its teachers at the 2014 Teacher of the Year Awards Thursday, March 27. The awards ceremony was held at Laurel Oaks Country Club and included a cocktail reception and dinner. Taylor Ranch Elementary's Lisa Figueroa was named Sarasota County Teacher of the Year. "Teachers are the heart and soul of our school system," says Superintendent Lori White. "To take the time to honor them makes tonight one of the most important nights of the school year."

  • Sarasota
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Max Kummer, Bernie Clifford, Jim Entwistle and Ron Cole
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • March 27, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 10th annual Spanish Main Yacht Club Fish Fry

The 10th annual fish fry at Spanish Main Yacht Club packed the clubhouse and served up freshly caught Spanish mackerel on March 27. The popular event has grown from 20 friends to a crowd of over 200 people, bringing together various communities on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Ann Shako, Judy Green and Mayor Jim Brown cut the ribbon in front of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty in the Publix Plaza.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • March 27, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Premier Sotheby's International Realty Grand Opening

On March 27, Premier Sotheby's International Realty hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new location in Publix Plaza.

  • Longboat Key
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