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Gerri Aaron, Scott Anderson and Hillary Steele
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 3, 2014
'Let Freedom Ring' with Kitty Kelley

'Let Freedom Ring' with Kitty Kelley

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Shirley joined Alta Vista in July 2007.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 3, 2014
Dr. Barbara Shirley wins Principal Achievement Award

Alta Vista Elementary School Principal Dr. Barbara Shirley was nominated in December 2013 for the titled award.

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  • Neighbors
Members of the Laurel Park Neighborhood Association asked It's Time Sarasota to stop using the group's name in a campaign for a new city charter.
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  • David Conway
  • February 3, 2014
Neighborhood association lobs complaint at political group

Some residents say It's Time Sarasota, the group behind the push for a new city charter, is improperly using the names of neighborhood associations in its campaign.

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Big League Readers encourages children to read three or more books in the month of February. (Courtesy Photo)
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 3, 2014
Sarasota libraries partner with Orioles to promote reading

This month, Sarasota County libraries and the Baltimore Orioles are teaming up to encourage youth readership with the Big League Reader Program.

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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 3, 2014
Sheriff releases January DUI numbers

Despite a slight uptick in DUIs in January 2013 versus January 2012, the overall number of DUIs in Sarasota County has dropped significantly during the last 12 months.

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Buffett swam to a target with the Denver Broncos’ logo Jan. 24. (Courtesy Mote Marine Aquarium)
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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 3, 2014
Seahawks' victory ends Buffett's lucky streak

Mote manatee Buffett didn't predict the correct Super Bowl champion for the first time after six consecutive winning picks.

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Dr. Leonard Apfelbach and Dorothy Lawrence
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 1, 2014
The Opera Gala: 'A Masked Ball'

The Opera Gala: 'A Masked Ball'

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David Turnbull runs with the caber.
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Highland Games and Celtic Festival

Sarasota celebrated Scotland and its heritage at the 20th annual Sarasota Highland Games and Celtic Festival Saturday, Feb. 1. Attendees enjoyed live music, dancing demonstrations and athletic activities at the Sarasota Fairgrounds. Everyone got into the Scottish spirit with kilts, clans and Whisky Clover ice cream.

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Michael Ayers with Marsha and Hank Goldsby
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 31, 2014
WUSF 50th Birthday Bash 'Live and In Person'

WUSF 50th Birthday Bash 'Live and In Person'

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Be sure to wear tartan to find your clan! (Courtesy Photo)
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 31, 2014
Weekend Best Bet: Highland Games and Celtic Festival

The 20th annual Saraosta Highland Games and Celtic Festival return to the Sarasota Fairgrounds Saturday, Feb. 1.

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Jennifer Highland, executive director of Healthy Start Sarasota, was honored for her years of service.
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 31, 2014
Healthy Start dedicates Pregnancy Resource Center

The dedication came as a surprise to attendees of the non-profit's fundraiser An Evening for Healthy Start Thursday, Jan. 30.

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  • David Conway
  • January 31, 2014
City Commission to consider Payne Park proposal

The Suncoast Sports Club is seeking the City Commission's approval to rent out areas of Payne Park each Saturday for youth sports activities.

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Years after closing its Siesta Key location, Bob's Boathouse opened last fall on Tamiami Trail.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 31, 2014
UPDATE: Permitting issues could sink Bob's Boathouse

Sarasota County staff denied the fourth request for an extension of the restaurant's temporary certificate of occupancy Thursday.

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A new Mote Marine Laboratory exhibit features a first for the aquarium: Amphibians.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 31, 2014
VIDEO: Mote exhibit will highlight extremes of survival

"Survivors: Beautiful and Extreme Adaptations" will run from Feb. 1 through Sept. 14, at Mote Marine Laboratory.

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Sarasota County deputies have asked for help identifying the suspect in a string of Siesta Key burglaries.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 31, 2014
Suspect sought in Siesta burglaries

Sarasota County deputies have released the description of a man sought for condominium burglaries on Siesta Key.

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