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Nathalie Barr and Natalya Green
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  • Nick Friedman
  • May 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Military Officers Association Luncheon

The Military Officers Association of Sarasota held its regular luncheon Friday, May 17, at Michael's on East. Police Chief Bernadette DiPino was the featured speaker, and the association honored four JROTC cadets with merit scholarships.

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Commissioners will hear a St. Armands Business Improvement District feasibility study presentation.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 20, 2013
City Commission talks funding cuts, bayfront and parking

The regular Sarasota City Commission meeting takes place from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. and 6 to 9:30 p.m. today, at City Hall, 1565 First St.

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Juliana plays in the water fountain.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Downtown Sarasota Craft Show

Sarasota arts-and-crafts lovers filled the bayfront, Saturday May 18 and Sunday, May 19, for the 10th annual Downtown Sarasota Craft Festival. Attendees browsed vendors' booths in search of the perfect purchase.

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Alexandria Campbell, Derek Wyoumanf , Chloe Eagen and Sandy Zanetti
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Booker High School Prom

Booker High School students attended the prom Saturday, May 19 at Michael's On East to complete a memorable milestone. Students chose a Lucky Hearts Ball theme, which was very much like Las Vegas. Approximately 220 students attended the prom.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Alexis Dinenberg is crowned queen at the Cobalt Dance.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Pine View Cobalt Dance

Pine View students packed the dance floor Saturday, May 18, at the Municipal Auditorium for the traditional Cobalt Dance. The dance that was started as a potluck dinner in a chemistry classroom has grown tremendously since the 1970s. Students still uphold the tradition of the Pine Cone Awards and hand them out to classmates with quirky talents. Juniors put on the dance for the seniors and chose an Italian theme for Cobalt 2013.

  • Sarasota
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Supporters of a cleaner environment join hands.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Hands Across the Sands

Community members joined hands Saturday, May 18 on Siesta Key beach as a symbol of their support for the protection of coastal economies, oceans, marine wildlife and fisheries. Supporters voiced their concern about damage that happens due to offshore oil drilling accidents, hydraulic fracturing, the Alberta tar sands, mountain top removal mining, and about coal fired power plants. Forty-two people joined hands for the Hands Across the Sand national movement.

  • Siesta Key
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ODA eighth-grader Jason Fineberg returns an interception 28 yards.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA at Northside Christian

The Out-of-Door Academy fell to Northside Christian 17-13 in its spring game May 17.

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Co-Chairs Ashley Gruters and Montana Taplinger
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • May 18, 2013
Chic in the City: A Fashionable Gala

Chic in the City: A Fashionable Gala

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Chris and Coach Billy Donovan with ESPN's Howie Schwab
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • May 17, 2013
Dick Vitale Gala

Dick Vitale Gala

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Fourth grader Skyy Lind faces the judges.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : 2013 Sarasota Kiwanis Spelling Bee

Children from all over Sarasota County participated in the 2013 Sarasota Kiwanis Spelling Bee Program Friday, May 17 at the Lee Wetherington Boys and Girls Club. More than 100 third and fourth graders in bright yellow t - shirts competed to show off their skills and win one of three cash prizes. Booker High School and Sarasota High School Key Club sold pizza for $1 a slice and parents quizzed children in preparation for the spelling bee.

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Attrition won't cover all Manatee School staff cuts
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 17, 2013
May 17: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Chapman, Atwell sworn in today at City Hall; Attrition won't cover all Manatee School staff cuts; Heritage Harbour ends lawsuit; Crosby begins Mote leadership role; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

  • Longboat Key
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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 17, 2013
Girls Incorporated wins NASA grant

NASA has awarded Girls Incorporated of Sarasota County the a grant for the implementation of NASA's Summer of Innovation Program.

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City Clerk Pamela Nadalini swears in Suzanne Atwell and Susan Chapman, who were elected Tuesday.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • May 17, 2013
Shannon Snyder selected as city of Sarasota mayor

Commissioners applaud Turner; at-large commissioners Atwell and Chapman are sworn in.

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Avery Johanning, Tucker Gravly, Grace Hollingsworth and Noelle Tenaglia sing the Kindergarten Song for parents in the sanctuary.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : First Presbyterian Butterfly Ball

First Presbyterian Church of Sarasota hosted their annual Butterfly Ball Friday, May 17 at the fellowship hall for the graduating preschoolers. In prior years parents organized a silent auction and celebration for the children but this year the silent auction was held at Michael's on East in April. Children enjoyed pizza, watermelon, and dancing.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The event will begin at Main Street and Osprey Avenue.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • May 17, 2013
Downtown Memorial Day Parade planned

At the conclusion of the parade, a ceremony will be held at Chaplain J.D. Hamel Park at Main Street and Gulfstream Avenue.

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