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Sarasota’s Dakota Cotner, No. 23 guards Riverview’s Jason Torreno, No. 24.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: RHS v. SHS boys varsity basketball

Sarasota High School's boys varsity basketball team played Riverview High School's team Monday, Jan. 28, at Riverview High School's gymnasium. The final score was Riverview 49, Sarasota 39.

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Barbara Perry sketches a plant.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • January 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Paint and Petals at the Sarasota Garden Club

Artists and green thumbs gathered Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Sarasota Garden Club for the fourth annual Paint and Petals event. A collaboration by the Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society and the Sarasota and Lemon Bay garden clubs, the event showcased the work of local artists and floral designers.

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Ruth Schay with her children, Kristina, Kaylie and Adam.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • January 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: We Love Israel Street Fair and Marketplace

Hundreds of people filed, Sunday, Jan. 27, into Robarts Arena for the We Love Israel Street Fair and Marketplace. In celebration of Israel's 65th birthday, attendees visited vendors' booths, watched live music and performances and enjoyed children's activities, like face painting and a petting zoo.

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Several Riverview horn players took solos during the band’s three-song performance.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • January 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: High School Jazz Festival

The Jazz Club of Sarasota hosted the High School Jazz Festival, Friday, January 25, at Sarasota High School. The concert highlighted the talents of student musicians from Booker High School, Booker Junior High School, Sarasota High School, Riverview High School, Manatee High School and two bands from Lakewood Ranch High School.

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About Last Night: Catholic Charities Ball and Forks & Corks Grand Tasting
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 28, 2013
Jan. 28: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota County consultant recommends rescinding staff credit card restrictions; Longboat Key's Finance director resigns; Beach Road drainage bids higher than expected; About Last Night: Catholic Charities Ball and Forks & Corks Grand Tasting

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 28, 2013
Sarasota City Commission to honor Ken Thompson

Friday, Feb. 1 will be declared Ken Thompson Day, in honor of the former city manager.

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Sarasota County commissioners will consider changes to the county purchasing policy Jan. 29.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 28, 2013
Sarasota County consultant recommends rescinding credit card restrictions

Sarasota County commissioners Jan. 29, will hear the final report from the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing about its procurement policy.

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    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • January 28, 2013
Portion of U.S. 41 to close for Wallenda wirewalk

City of Sarasota prepares for Nik Wallenda's hirewire walk above the bayfront highway.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 28, 2013
Beach Road drainage bids exceed expectations

The lowest bid Sarasota County received for the Beach Road drainage improvements was $4.3 million - more than double previous estimates.

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Event chairmen Michael Klauber and Kate Atkin
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 27, 2013
Forks & Corks Food & Wine Festival: The Grand Tasting

Forks & Corks Food & Wine Festival: The Grand Tasting

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Chairwoman Lillian Brent and Dr. Robert Brent
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 27, 2013
Technion Annual Celebration

Technion Annual Celebration

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Chairwomen Mary Kenealy-Barbetta, Julie Delaney and Bridget Spiess
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 26, 2013
Catholic Charities Ball

Catholic Charities Ball

  • Black Tie
David Wittmar tells his life story through a traditional hoop dance.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Native American Indian Festival

The Sarasota Native American Indian Festival started Friday, Jan. 25 and runs through Sunday, Jan. 27. The event features dancers, musicians, arts and crafts and Native American food.

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Allison Scanlan, Patricia Estes, Karen Grierson and Dottie Baer Garner
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 25, 2013
Sarasota Women's Cancer Awareness Luncheon

Sarasota Women's Cancer Awareness Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Tube Dudes find a new home on Main Street
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 25, 2013
Jan. 25: Daily Headlines Video

SCAT needs $1.8 million for Siesta Key route; Proposed gun club in Lakewood Ranch put on pause; Tube Dudes find a new home on Main Street; East County schools celebrate winter

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