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Janyla, 11, and her mother Cleshia Woodie enjoy dinner at the CYD Family Fun Night.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Family Fun Night

The CYD celebrated Family Day on Monday night and invited families to a Family Fun Night at the Lee Wetherington Boys and Girls Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ringling College of Art and Design sophomore Casey Nelson said he hopes the new film complex will draw actor/director Ben Stiller for a production.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 22, 2014
VIDEO: Ringling students share excitement over expansion

Ringling College of Art and Design recently announced plans for a new 30,000-square-foot film complex. Current film students couldn't be more excited.

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Sarasota Police officers arrested two men for a variety of drug offenses after a short chase through Newtown Sunday.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 22, 2014
Sarasota Police arrest alleged drug dealers

Officers found cocaine, heroin, ecstasy and marijuana in a vehicle during a traffic stop early Sunday, in Newtown.

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This drawing depicts the most recent Lift Station 87 design, which now meets the standards outlined in the zoning code. The proposed building is 58 feet at its highest point.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 22, 2014
Engineers revise lift station design, height

After the design for the Lift Station 87 building received some negative feedback for its height, the proposed structure has been lowered - to the displeasure of some residents.

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The millage rate will stay at 3.39%.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 22, 2014
County Commission to vote on final budget

After a second public hearing tonight, the Sarasota County Commission will vote on the 2015 fiscal year budget and millage rate.

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The commissioners will also discuss again the issues with the crosswalk at the Legacy Trail and Central Sarasota Parkway intersection. File Photo.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 22, 2014
County Commission to discuss incentive grant

Sarasota County Commission will discuss giving a company a financial incentive to expand within the county at Tuesday's meeting.

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Nik Wallenda makes his way across the high wire during his walk across U.S. 41 on Jan. 29, 2013. Photo credit Nick Friedman.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 22, 2014
Wallenda to assist historical marker dedication

The Sarasota County Historical Commission will recognize the Sarasota Bayfront with a historical marker Saturday, Oct. 4.

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Courtesy CYD
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 22, 2014
CYD hosts Family Fun Night

Community Youth Development is celebrating Family Day with a free Family Fun Night at locations throughout Sarasota.

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Myrna Band, Donna Lerner, Belle Probst and Honey Salzman
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 21, 2014
'Celebrating Betty' Betty Schoenbaum's 97th Birthday Party

'Celebrating Betty' Betty Schoenbaum's 97th Birthday Party

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Guests enjoyed a performance from Sarasota Ballet at the Princess and Pirate Ball.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 20, 2014
SPARCC Pirate & Princess Ball

SPARCC Pirate & Princess Ball

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Veronica Hernandez records trash findings with Michael Comes.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: YPG cleans up Overlook Park

The Sarasota Young Professionals Group met to help clean up Overlook Park and Quick Point Nature Preserve on Sept. 20.

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Supporters approach the finish line for the 2014 Heart Walk at Payne Park.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Manatee Heart Walk

Runners and walkers alike came out to support the American Heart Association Heart Walk for Sarasota/Manatee at Payne Park, Sept. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy The Glasser Schoenbaum Human Services Center
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 19, 2014
Glasser/Schoenbaum Center announces new president

The Glasser Schoenbaum Human Services Center announced that Kameron Partridge Hodgens will take over as president and CEO beginning Oct. 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This week's FYI Friday features Sarasota's "King of the Highwire" Nik Wallenda, real estate news and more!
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 19, 2014
FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

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  • News
The commission also placed stipulations on the rezoning of a residential lot that will be turned into a driveway for Gordon Food Service on Jo An Drive.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 19, 2014
Planning Commission approves outdoor display

The Sarasota Planning Commission set stipulations on the outdoor display on Clark Road at Thursday's meeting.

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