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Phil Mancini and Michael Klauber have been working together for 25 years. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • August 18, 2014
Michael Klauber and Phil Mancini to be honored

On November 19, Klauber and Mancini will receive the West Coast Florida Region of AJC (American Jewish Committee) Civic Achievement Award for years of supporting their community.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota County Area Transit is considering installing 15 shelters at bus stops throughout the county, including one at the stop in St. Armands Circle on John Ringling Boulevard and South Adams Drive.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 18, 2014
St. Armands Circle requesting a bus stop shelter

Diana Corrigan, the executive director of St. Armands Circle Association, said tourists and employees using the stop are unprotected from the elements.

  • Sarasota
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Other items on the agenda for today's meeting include proposed uses for commercial space at the State Street garage and a downtown business' application for valet parking.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 18, 2014
Commissioners to discuss Palm Avenue streetscape

During the evening session of today’s Sarasota City Commission meeting, the board will consider the future of a downtown palm grove that businesses say causes flooding.

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Bay Haven Principal Chad Erickson greets Jennifer and Jocelyn Black.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • August 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY:First day of school at Bay Haven

Families across Sarasota County started their morning early with the first day of school Monday, Aug. 18. At Bay Haven School of Basics Plus, Principal Erickson greeted students before they headed in to their new classrooms. "I'm pretty excited," said Luis Lopez outside the elementary school.

  • Sarasota
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Avery Brum with Ashley and Ella Emmett
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY:First day of school at Phillippi Shores Elementary

Students start the first day of classes Monday, Aug. 18, at Phillippi Shores Elementary School.

  • Sarasota
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Guests enjoyed samplings of more than 50 beers from around the world at Morton’s Market Celebration of Brewing.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Morton's Market Celebration of Brewing

Guests enjoyed samples of more than 50 beers at Morton's Market Celebration of Brewing Saturday, Aug. 16, at Morton's Gourmet Market.

  • Arts + Culture
Roni and Emily Duthie, MaryElizabeth Ameal and Brooke Wasserman
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: School of Russian Ballet Grand Opening

The School of Russian Ballet moved locations and held its grand opening ceremony Saturday, Aug. 16, at School of Russian Ballet.

  • Arts + Culture
This week's FYI Friday features news about a 'sexy' distinction for Sarasota, another beach plane crash and more Colony drama!
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 15, 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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Charles, Sol and Frank Carson
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • August 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sol Carson celebrates 100th birthday

Sarasota resident Sol Carson celebrated his 100th birthday Friday, Aug. 15, at the Jewish Family and Children's Services of Sarasota, Inc. The birthday party included a cake, singing and family. Carson, a South Philadelphia native, lives in Sarasota with his son, Charles. He served in the Army Air Force in World War II and has been part of the JFCS Senior Outreach Services Program for eight years. While eating his chocolate cake, one of his favorite flavors, Carson shared his secret to living so long: "Live life fully."

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Featured speaker Congressman Vern Buchanan and Sarasota Kiwanis Club president John Moore
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Kiwanis Club Meeting

U.S. Congressman Vern Buchanan spoke at Sarasota Kiwanis Club's meeting Friday, Aug. 15, at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Sarasota
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Scott Sebor was found running barefoot in the area near the Papa John's he allegedly robbed. He told deputies he was running barefoot because he was a "Florida boy."
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 15, 2014
'Florida boy' arrested for Papa John's robbery

Scott Sebor, 44, turned himself into the Sarasota County Jail after the Sheriff's Office put out a warrant for his arrest.

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County Commission candidate Lourdes Ramirez speaks with Loretta Friedman.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • August 14, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: League of Women Voters "Meet Your Candidates"

The League of Women Voters of Sarasota County held its second "Meet Your Candidates" Thursday, Aug. 14, at Selby Library. Attendees met with County Commission, School Board and Hospital Board candidates. The organization hosted a meet and greet in North Port last week for residents. "It puts a face on candidates," says attendee Gerry Swormstedt.

  • Sarasota
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"Sarasota blew away the competition with the first place ranking in hotels and nightlife."
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 14, 2014
Sarasota: the 'sexiest small city in America'

Real estate blog Movoto ranked Sarasota No. 1 on its list of the 10 'sexiest small cities in America,' which also includes Bradenton two spots below.

  • Siesta Key
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Mote Marine Laboratory senior scientist Carl Luer said the bonnethead shark is an efficient biomedical model.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 14, 2014
VIDEO: Mote scientist receives Distinguished Fellow award

The American Elasmobranch Society presented its Distinguished Fellow Award this month to Mote Marine Laboratory senior scientist Carl Luer, for his work studying the disease-fighting traits of sharks and rays.

  • Longboat Key
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AJC West Coast Regional Director Brian Lipton with guest speaker Rabbi Noam Marans
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • August 14, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: AJC Summer Lunch and Learn Luncheon

The American Jewish Committee West Coast Region held its monthly Summer Lunch & Learn Series Thursday, Aug. 14, at Michael's On East. Rabbi Noam Marans, AJC director of Interreligious and Intergroup Relations, was guest speaker. Marans discussed the future of Muslim-Jewish relationships.

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