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Sarasota

    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 29, 2013
Sheriff's Office collects nearly 80 pounds of prescription pills

As part of the DEA's national turn-in event, deputies collected 79 pounds of pharmaceuticals

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  • News
The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team celebrates its second district championship in three years after defeating Cardinal Mooney 11-3 in the Class 3A-District 10 championship April 26.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 3A-District 10 Championship

The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team defeated rival Cardinal Mooney 11-3 in the Class 3A-District 10 championship April 26, at McKechnie Field.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Victims were flown to Blake Trauma Center and the suspects have been taken into custody by the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 29, 2013
Stabbing in Venice hospitalizes two

Suspects Ronald DiCapua, 31, and Kyle DeSantis, 37, have been taken into custody following a stabbing incident around 4 a.m. Sunday, April 28.

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Chairwomen Judi Gallagher, Beverly Bartner, Molly Schechter and Margaret Wise
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 28, 2013
Third Annual Men Who Cook

Third Annual Men Who Cook

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Susan and Don Featherman with Kumar Mahadevan, center
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Mote Marine Party on the Pass

Mote Marine Laboratory hosted Party on the Pass Saturday, April 27. The fundraiser, catered by 12 Sarasota-Manatee Originals Restaurants, benefited medical treatment for sick and injured dolphins, whales and sea turtles.

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Sunny Borden, a Sarasota native and honorable mention in the unscripted category, with Lisa Potocar, who came from Upstate New York to accept her grand prize for Sweet Glory, a story pitch based on her novel of the same name.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: TVME! Contest

Lisa Potocar, a native of Upstate New York, won the grand prize in the Sarasota County Film & Entertainment Office's 3rd annual TVME! contest. Potocar won for a television series pitch she wrote of an adventure/romance movie-of-the-week, Sweet Glory, based on a book she authored of the same name.

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Cindy Stuhley, Gilly Francis, Jay McHargue, Alessandro Rossal, Ryan Murphy and Mary - Lou Moulton
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Historic Spanish Point High Tea Time

Community members gathered at Historic Spanish Point Sunday, April 28 to enjoy brunch and to celebrate 500 years of Florida history through Viva La Florida, a state collaboration. Community members listened to Spanish guitar my Bryan Spainhower and percussionist Max Kelly and heard actor Alessandro Rossal tell the story of an old Spanish trader. Gordon's Gourmet served the Spanish inspired brunch with more than 150 people in attendance during the two morning sessions. Community members also got a chance to bid on three personalized historic tours.

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Cathy Minter and Wendy Holmberg enjoy the afternoon at Casey Key Fish House. Minter has a blue ribbon temporary tattoo to show her support during National Child Abuse Prevention month.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Child Protection Center Fundraiser at Casey Key Fish House

Community members streamed in and out of Casey Key Fish House from 2 to 6 pm Saturday, April 27 to raise money fro the Child Protection Center. Board member Elaine Crouse organized the event with Casey Key Fish House owner Jimmy VonHubertz to recognize National Child Abuse Prevention month. Neighbors wore blue, the color that represents child abuse prevention, and blue ribbons. The Child Protection Center deals with child abuse cases in Desoto and Sarasota County. This was the first time this event took place at Casey Key Fish House and the Child Protection Center hopes to keep up the partnership.

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Andria Piekarz, Gina Taylor and chairwoman Susan Brennan
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 27, 2013
'Deja Vu: The Love Boat'

'Deja Vu: The Love Boat'

  • Black Tie
Chairwomen Susan Angermann and Angela Davis with president Diane Stewart
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 27, 2013
'Spring Bling'

'Spring Bling'

  • Black Tie
Lakewood Ranch senior Olivia Ortiz receives the handoff from her younger sister Julia during the 4x800 relay.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 3A-Region 3 Track Meet

The Braden River, Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota High boys and girls track teams competed in the Class 3A-Region 3 meet April 25, at Charlotte High.

  • Sarasota
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Beverly Arias volunteered to pick up trash at Siesta Key Beach for the Great American Clean Up.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : The Great American Clean Up Siesta Key

Volunteers all over the country participated in the Great American Cleanup 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 27 to beautify and improve the community. Keep Sarasota County Beautiful has been an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, Inc., for almost 25 years and participates in the nation wide cleanup every year. An estimated 800 volunteers from all over Sarasota County registered to participate in The Great American Clean Up and will be scattered throughout 20 locations around Sarasota to beautify and clean up the community. Approximately 38 volunteers helped pick up trash on Siesta Key Beach.

  • Siesta Key
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Bill Earl, Steve Sutter and Steve Hall
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Gulf Coast CEO Forum Golf Outing

Forty-four members of the Gulf Coast CEO Forum got together for a golf outing Friday, April 26, on the Longboat Key Club and Resort's Harbourside Course.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cassie Nell with chairwomen Susan Short, Lauren Glassman, Leslie Cornell Anders, Lea Mei and Vicki Rollo
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 26, 2013
Sophisticated Strut Fashion Series

Sophisticated Strut Fashion Series

  • Black Tie
Kevin and Missy Cooper celebrate a backyard makeover
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 26, 2013
April 26: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Development could cost the city; Weekend Best Bets; and Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

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