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“Sarasota has a longstanding history in advocating and supporting runners,” says Sarasota Athletic Association President Felicia Cox.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 14, 2014
Road Runners Club of America honors Sarasota County

Sarasota County has been honored for its running-friendly community. The Sarasota Athletic Association bestowed the county with the award April 9.

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  • Neighbors
Sarasota Police K9 Andro poses with Officer Nick Dominis.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 14, 2014
Sarasota Police Department adds canine cop

Andro, a 21-month-old German shepherd, joins Officer Nick Dominis after the retirement of K9 Kuda.

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Blu Mangrove Grill is located just off the Manatee River in Palmetto at the Riviera Dunes Marina.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 14, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Blu Mangrove Grill

This week we went in the kitchen at Blu Mangrove Grill as chef Kent Dalton prepares his signature Terra Ceia Bay clams with garlic herb butter.

  • Arts + Culture
Chairwoman Debbi Benedict, keynote speaker Olympia Dukakis and Bruce Rodgers
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 12, 2014
Greenfield Prize Award Dinner

Greenfield Prize Award Dinner

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Sondra Biller, Sara Harris, Armand Harris and Joan Biller
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 12, 2014
Sarasota Film Festival: Closing Night Film and Awards

Sarasota Film Festival: Closing Night Film and Awards

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Peter and Bernadette Calamaras
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 12, 2014
Florida Winefest and Auction: Grand Tasting, Brunch & Charity Auction Brunch

Florida Winefest and Auction: Grand Tasting, Brunch & Charity Auction Brunch

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Steven Bishop, Mary Beth Schrowang and Phillip Mateer
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Laurel Park Tunes in the Park

Residents of downtown Sarasota's Laurel Park neighborhood spent the night at Tunes in the Park Saturday, April 12, in Laurel Park. Neighbors got to know one another over live music and a potluck dinner. The Laurel Park Neighborhood Association held the biannual event, which marks the beginning of spring.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Marcella Byzewski and Keria Smith
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Martha Catholic School Cajun Crawfish Festival

St. Martha Catholic School held its annyal Cajun Crawfish Festival Saturday, April 12. Families enjoyed lived music, played games and ate fresh crawfish.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Axel, Brandon and Valeria Espinosa play with rainbow sand.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Family Living's Kids Day

Sarasota families spent the day at Family Living's Kids Day Saturday, April 12, at Payne Park. Children of all ages played vollyball, learned karate and met with firefighters and police officers.

  • Sarasota
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Salute! Ristorante’s chef Laszlo Bevardi and Mattison’s pastry chef Ray Lajoie
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 11, 2014
Florida Winefest and Auction: Banquet on the Block

Florida Winefest and Auction: Banquet on the Block

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Dorothy and Frank Bates
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 11, 2014
13th annual Cattle Barons' Ball

13th annual Cattle Barons' Ball

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Monica Barth and Karen Barone
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 11, 2014
Sarasota Film Festival: Cinema Tropicale

Sarasota Film Festival: Cinema Tropicale

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Alexander Alamo and Lisa Peterson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 11, 2014
Florida Winefest and Auction: Bayfront Showcase Lunch - Tasting

Florida Winefest and Auction: Bayfront Showcase Lunch - Tasting

  • Black Tie
Terry Brackett and honoree Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 11, 2014
Sarasota Film Festival: Tribute Luncheon

Sarasota Film Festival: Tribute Luncheon

  • Black Tie
The Kolter Group, developer of Vue Sarasota Bay, must wait for the city to grant a traffic concurrency certificate before the project can move forward.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 11, 2014
Bayfront residents push back against traffic study

The city has signaled a willingness to approve a bayfront development, but nearby residents believe an updated traffic study still falls short of legal requirements.

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