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Tayler Jordan and Timm Swafford
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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Prime Time

Members of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce met Wednesday, March 12, at New College of Florida for the organization's regular Prime Time event. Chamber members represented their respective businesses at booths, where they fielded questions and networked.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sam Snead's St. Patrick's Party

Sam Snead's hosted its annual St. Patrick's Day block party Saturday, March 16, on Hillview Street. Partygoers dressed in green and enjoyed live music as well as traditional Irish food and drink.

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Sarasota County commissioners approved a staff recommendation to demolish unoccupied county buildings on Cattleman Road in August.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 18, 2013
Sarasota County Commission to hold planning workshop

Commissioners will discuss the future of Sarasota County Sheriff's Office facilities March 20.

  • Siesta Key
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Paddlers can enter the 12-mile Hyper Hawaii Endurance Challenge or the 3-mile fun paddle.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 18, 2013
Paddle boarders gear up for Siesta Key Classic

The inaugural Siesta Key Classic Paddle competitions will take place starting at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 20.

  • Siesta Key
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Jaime is a former breeder fro Southeastern Guide Dogs. Now she serves as a demo dog for her owner Judy Bordignon who is also a trainer.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Stoneybrook 10th Annual 5k and 10k Walk n' Talk

Residents at Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club of Sarasota participated in the 10th annual 5K and 10K Walk and Talk Saturday, March 16 to raise money for Paws for Patriots. Paws for Patriots is a program through Southeastern Guide Dogs that provides assistance to disabled veterans. Two hundred fifty people participated in donating to the cause and about 125 people did the walk around the Stoneybrook neighborhood. Residents raised $5000 for the program. 'The highlight is the generosity of the people who donate,' said resident Dick Neaves.

  • Sarasota
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The Gulf Coast Leadership Institute’s fifth class graduated in June.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 18, 2013
Gulf Coast Leadership Institute seeks top 'dawgs'

Gulf Coast Community Foundation will choose up to 25 aspiring community leaders for its sixth summer training program through the University of Georgia.

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  • News
The City Commission meets today at 2:30 and 6 p.m. at City Hall, 1565 First St.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • March 18, 2013
City Commission to discuss downtown sound committee

The committee will be made up of five to seven community members.

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Sam Wheeler and Joe Artale
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Shamrock St. Patrick's Day Block Party

Hundreds of people gathered Sunday, March 17, at The Shamrock Pub, for the bar's fifth annual St. Patrick's Day Block Party. Partiers enjoyed green beer, Irish food, live music and art, and proceeds from the party will benefit the YMCA Foundation Youth Services.

  • Arts + Culture
Emergency services responded to a call about an injured person at 12:43 a.m. Sunday, March 17 and discovered the body.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 18, 2013
Man found dead on Oakford Road

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a possible hit-and-run. A suspect is in custody.

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Honorees Debbie and Larry Haspel
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 17, 2013
AJC 2013 Human Relations Award Dinner Honoring Larry and Debbie Haspel

AJC 2013 Human Relations Award Dinner Honoring Larry and Debbie Haspel

  • Black Tie
Rick Marot along with his son Dan, granddaughter Ava, 7, and wife Charlene all got into the spirit of the party with beads, hats, headbands and crowns.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Mount Carmel's St. Patrick and St. Joseph Party

Parishioners of Our Lady of Mount Caramel Parish celebrated St. Patrick's Day and St. Joseph's Day, which is on Tuesday, March 19, Sunday, March 17, out behind Our Lady of Mount Caramel Parish.

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Dr. Larry and Pat Thompson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 16, 2013
The Sertoma Sarasota Celebrity Roast featuring Dr. Larry Thompson

The Sertoma Sarasota Celebrity Roast featuring Dr. Larry Thompson

  • Black Tie
Kenneth Silvestri and Marcy Porman
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 15, 2013
Wine Walk to the Ca' d'Zan

Wine Walk to the Ca' d'Zan

  • Black Tie
Kay Mathers with Shayla Brown, Girl of the Year 2012
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 15, 2013
'She Knows Where She's Going' Honoree Luncheon

'She Knows Where She's Going' Honoree Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Enjoy some St. Patrick's Day Weekend Best Bets!
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 15, 2013
March 15: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Crist to speak in Lakewood Ranch, Buchanan to hold Longboat listening session; Culver's restaurant considers U.S. 41 location; Weekend Best Bets; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

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