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Venice leaders began their efforts to attract the Sarasota Chalk Festival earlier this year, officially approving the event at a City Council meeting on Tuesday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 28, 2014
Chalk Festival founder discusses move to Venice

Denise Kowal said moving the festival from Burns Square was a difficult decision, but issues with the Sarasota City Commission led to her relocating the event.

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The "KidsTown Commission" addresses Sarasota City Commissioner Paul Caragiulo during National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 28, 2014
VIDEO: 'KidsTown Commission' tackles GWIZ dilemma

Children of city of Sarasota staff posing as commissioners during National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day Thursday, debated building a Disney World-esque castle or aquarium on the bayfront.

  • Sarasota
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Most major revenue sources for Sarasota County have performed better than expected in the first six months of the current fiscal year.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 28, 2014
Commission to meet for mid-year review

On Tuesday, Sarasota County staff will update commissioners on issues ranging from major revenues to plans to privatize aspects of the public transit system.

  • Siesta Key
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Josh and Addison Miller
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 27, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Fiesta

Art lovers flocked to Siesta Key Village for the 36th annual Siesta Fiesta Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27. The annual art festival showcases work by local and national artists and crafters. Attendees admired the unique art with live music and fresh food.

  • Sarasota
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Marvin Albert and Gerri Aaron
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 26, 2014
Fairytale Ball

Fairytale Ball

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Shelton and Sabria Bruton with Maggie Zanders and Shelton Jr. Bruton
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: March of Dimes "March for Babies"

Residents helped raise money for babies at the March of Dimes "March for Babies" Saturday, April 26. The walk started and finished at J.D. Hamel Park where participants enjoyed hot dogs, donuts, snow cones and music after walking along Sarasota Bay. March of Dimes is a nonprofit that focuses on ending premature birth, birth defects and infant mortality.

  • Sarasota
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Mary Braxton-Joseph with featured guest Charlayne Hunter-Gault
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 25, 2014
"At Lunch With" Charlayne Hunter-Gault

"At Lunch With" Charlayne Hunter-Gault

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Melqui Batancourt competes in the Water Relay.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Phillippi Shores Measurement Olympics

Phillippi Shores Elementary's second grade gathered for the 2nd annual Measurement Olympics Friday, April 26. The students took part in Olympic games focused on measuring such as paper pate discus, Olympic golf and water relay. The second grade has been learning about measuring this year and used their estimating and measuring skills to garner points.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • David Conway
  • April 25, 2014
SCAT seeks awareness on Try Transit Day

As the transportation organization continues to reorganize its service, it hopes to establish a more steady ridership base throughout the year.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Start time for the 5k is 7:30 a.m.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 25, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Run to Remember

The run, which takes place at the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, will benefit Pines of Sarasota's Alzheimers families.

  • Sarasota
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The birthday girls take a group photo.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Pines of Sarasota 100-Plus Club Tea Party

The Pines of Sarasota held its annual 100-Plus Club Tea Party Thursday, April 24. Ten residents, all over the age of 100, and their family members celebrated their birthdays with tea and cake. The eldest of the group, Catherine Penman turns 107 Sunday, April 27. 'Each of the women have had a rich and full life,' says Pines of Sarasota CEO Tom Overton. 'It has been a cathartic experience over the years for me.'

  • Sarasota
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Megan and Brent Bogart
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 24, 2014
First Roots: First Presbyterian Preschool's Annual Fundraiser

First Roots: First Presbyterian Preschool's Annual Fundraiser

  • Black Tie
Denise Barker, Joseph Jennings and Audrey Pinney
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 24, 2014
11th annual Women Helping Women Luncheon

11th annual Women Helping Women Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Lakewood Ranch freshman Sophia Falco set a new personal record in the 100-meter dash, crossing the finish line in 11.97 seconds to finish second.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 3A-3 and 4A-2 track and field meets

The Braden River, Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota High boys and girls track teams competed in the Class 3A-Region 3 meet April 23, at Tampa Leto High. Lakewood scored 77 points to win the girls team title while Sarasota won the boys title with 40 points. Riverview competed in the Class 4A-Region 3 meet the same day.

  • Siesta Key
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Recipients of the grants provided by Designing Women Boutique received their checks at the Designing Women Boutique Grant Awards Ceremony Thursday, April 24.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 24, 2014
Designing Women Boutique Grant Awards Ceremony

Designing Women Boutique's 2014 grants were presented at its Grant Awards Ceremony Thursday, April 24, at Designing Women Boutique.

  • Sarasota
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