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SCORE Association CEO W. Kenneth Yancey recently spoke at an event in Sarasota that honored local small business owners and SCORE volunteers. Lori Sax.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • March 20, 2013
Rise ABOVE: W. Kenneth Yancey

The head of one of the largest pro-business counseling groups in the country delivers a message of hope to the Gulf Coast. 'The great thing about entrepreneurs is they are so resilient,' says W. Kenneth Yancey.

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8445 Sanderling Road. Photos courtesy of Michael Saunders
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • March 20, 2013
3 Things: On the Beach

The beach hideaway - it's everybody's favorite real-estate fantasy. Long, lazy days, the sound of the waves, good times with family and friends - it's the American Dream, Sarasota-style.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Chairs Gina and Shaun Benderson
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 19, 2013
9th Annual JFCS Celebrity Chefs and Wine Tasting

9th Annual JFCS Celebrity Chefs and Wine Tasting

  • Black Tie
Chairwomen Susan Barnhill, Stephanie Shaw and Debbie Haspel
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 19, 2013
A Reason to Hope Luncheon

A Reason to Hope Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they read today's Daily Headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 19, 2013
March 19: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota Police arrest homeless man for burglaries; Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix in jeopardy; Longboat Key mayor and vice mayor selected tonight; Sarasota County Public Hospital Board votes to keep Sarasota Memorial public

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    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 19, 2013
Sarasota Garden Club to host annual flower show

The Sarasota Garden Club will host their annual garden show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 23, and Sunday, March 24, at the Sarasota Garden Club located at 1131 Boulevard of the Arts.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 19, 2013
Beach Road drainage dirt to remain at site

Sarasota County commissioners approved plans to stockpile 10,000 cubic yards of soil from the stormwater project for the Siesta Key public beach improvements.

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Sarasota County commissioners approved a $10,000 grant and $3,500 of in-kind services to partially fund the Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 19, 2013
Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix in jeopardy

A festival representative told Sarasota County commissioners March 19, that a funding shortfall could nix the 2013 boat races and Fourth of July bayfront fireworks.

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Detectives charged David Radney, 33, for the burglaries after finding fingerprints at Dozier & Dozier and Horizon Mortgage.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 19, 2013
Sarasota Police arrest homeless man for burglaries

Fingerprints link convicted felon David Radney to burglaries at Dozier & Dozier and Horizon Mortgage.

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The average homeowner in Sarasota County paid about $200 in the 2012 fiscal year to Sarasota County Public Hospital District.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 19, 2013
Sarasota County Public Hospital Board votes for Sarasota Memorial

Ponder & Co. determined the hospital system is worth between $425 million and $475 million, but Sarasota County Public Hospital board members vote to keep it public.

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Luci is certified psychiatric service dog. She is a mastiff and weighs 197 pounds.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Woman's Club of Sarasota celebrates 100 years

Women celebrated the 100-year anniversary of the Women's Club of Sarasota Monday, March 18 at Florida Studio Theater to recognize their achievements and history. The women's club started in 1913 and they were originally housed in Florida Studio Theater.

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Runners stop for water near the six-mile mark.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon

More than 3,600 athletes hit the streets of downtown Sarasota Sunday, March 17, for the eighth-annual First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon. Runners, dressed in St. Patrick's Day attire, competed in the 13.1 mile race. Evan Dehart, age 27, of Jupiter, Fla. Won the men's title in 1:10:24, and 26-year-old Sara Petrick, of Tampa, won the women's title in a record 1:19:34.

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Payton Aaron couldn’t contain his enthusiasm has he raced down the first base line.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Miracle League of Manasota Opening Day

More than 100 children and adults hit the field for the Miracle League of Manasota's Opening Day March 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The intersection at 10th Street and U.S. 41 would see a roundabout as part of a $100 million project to add the features along the bayfront.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • March 19, 2013
City to submit funding request for U.S. 41 roundabouts

If approved, the City Commission's funding request could fast-track construction of five of 10 planned roundabouts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they read today's Daily Headlines.
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • March 18, 2013
March 18: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: City Commission to discuss downtown sound committee, man found dead on Oakford Road, GreyHawk Landing prowler arrested, Creekwood woman dies in traffic incident, Black Tie UNTIED

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