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Sarasota police arrest two men for running a marijuana operation. The arrest came after a six-month investigation conducted by narcotics unit detectives.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 6, 2013
May 6: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Three men severely injure man on Siesta Key Public Beach; Sarasota police arrest two men for running a marijuana operation; Commission to review Colony issues tonight

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At a press conference Monday, Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino announced the arrest of Anthony L. Snead, 66, and Andy M. Charlton, 38.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • May 6, 2013
Sarasota police arrest two men for running a marijuana operation

The arrest came after a six-month investigation conducted by narcotics unit detectives.

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Hostess, Ilene Mirman and Rotary Foundation President Jack Geldi
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Rotary Club Kentucky Derby Party

Members of the Rotary Club of Sarasota Keys Foundation met Saturday, May 4, at the home of Al and Ilene Mirman, for a Kentucky Derby party. Attendees enjoyed hors d'oeuvres, sipped mint juleps and bid in a silent auction before enjoying the race.

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Three candidates are vying for two at-large City Commission seats.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • May 6, 2013
Early voting for Sarasota runoff continues until May 11

Early voting will take place 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Office of the Supervisor of Elections, Sarasota County Terrace Building, 2001 Adams Lane.

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Paige Troyer crowns Nicole Wittmer queen.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Christian Banquet

Sarasota Christian School juniors and seniors dressed in their best formal wear Saturday, May 4, for the Junior and Senior Banquet. Each year, the juniors surprise the seniors by choosing a theme and decorating the school's gymnasium. Students enjoy a meal before the banquet king and queen are named. This year's king and queen were Hunter Drake and Nicole Wittmer.

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Prom queen Jaclyn Falconetti and prom king Alex Auchey had a slow dance after being announced.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Riverview High School Prom

Riverview seniors checked off on one of life's milestones Saturday, May 5 by attending prom at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Riverview High School held their prom at the Hyatt Regency Hotel for the first time since the ballroom could accommodate the 582 tickets sold. The theme was A Victorian Masquerade and Jaclyn Falconetti was announced prom queen and Alex Auchey prom king.

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The entryway into the Amicus Center at the Frank Berlin Branch YMCA was decorated to go with the theme of the gala, ‘Night of the Jade Butterfly’.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • May 4, 2013
Going for the Gold 'Night of the Jade Butterfly'

Going for the Gold 'Night of the Jade Butterfly'

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Olivia Thomas with chairwoman Denise West
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • May 4, 2013
SPARCC Princess and Pirate Ball

SPARCC Princess and Pirate Ball

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Gary and Jennifer Contessa, Mari Zevin, and Kathie and Lee Pokoik
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Yacht Club Kentucky Derby Party

The Sarasota Yacht Club held their 3rd Annual Kentucky Derby Party Saturday, May 4 to benefit scholarships for the study of Marine Sciences, Marine Engineering and Seamanship and to watch the 139th Kentucky Derby. Approximately 180 guests enjoyed mint juleps, derby appetizers, buffet, desserts, raffles and races. Women wore a variety of creative large hats and men wore colorful suits for the occasion.

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Bernie Gerstein plays the banjo at the Arlington Park Neighborhood Association Picnic. Gerstein is a snowbird that lives between Sarasota and Iowa.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Arlington Park Neighborhood Association Picnic

The Arlington Park Neighborhood Association held their annual picnic Saturday, May 4 at Arlington Park to get the community together. Approximately 25 neighbors attended and enjoyed hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans, chips and beverages. Candidate Susan Chapman joined community members for the picnic.

  • Sarasota
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Veteran marathoners Betsy and Peter Laughlin and James Williamson
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Girls on the Run 5K

Nathan Benderson Park played host to a Girls on the Run 5K May 4. Proceeds from the event, sanctioned by the Manasota Track Club, went to Girls on the Run, a program of Girls Inc. of Sarasota County.

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City Commissioners discuss sound enforcement.
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • May 3, 2013
May 3: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: City Commissioners to discuss sound enforcement Monday; GMD lights modified for turtle season; Tennis Resorts Online names Key club No. 12 resort; Weekend Best Bets

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Fifth grade teacher Donna McGarry’s class wins the 2007 World Series against the Atlanta Braves.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Ashton Elementary World Series

Ashton Elementary 5th graders played the 1992 and 2007 World Series games Friday, May 3 at Twin Lakes to have fun and use the baseball bucks they had been earning throughout the semester. Fifth grade teachers Donna McGarry and Stacy Sanders teamed up to organize the World Series day for the seventh year in a row. The idea started when one of McGarry's classes read 'In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson,' 12 years ago before she came to Ashton Elementary. This year teachers were granted the Edge of Excellence Grant for $500 that they used to purchase t-shirts for approximately 130 fifth graders.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino and Sgt. Demetrios Konstantopoulos will present to City Commissioners in the afternoon session.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • May 3, 2013
City Commissioners to discuss sound enforcement Monday

Commissioners will also consider a city-fee waiver for the Chalk Festival; discuss a possible CRA extension.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A committee has chosen Stamford, Conn.-based JHM Financial Group LLC to redevelop the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 3, 2013
May 3: Morning Headlines

Morning Headlines: Colony subcommittee picks developer

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