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Chairwomen Margie Lee and Debbie Partridge
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  • April 2, 2013
WBTT's April Fools Luncheon

WBTT's April Fools Luncheon

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 2, 2013
County contains sewage spill at abandoned golf course

Sarasota County workers should clear the spill site, south of Clark Road and east of Palmer Ranch, by this evening.

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Commissioners approve North Trail overlay — learn more in today's headlines!
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 2, 2013
April 2: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Commissioners approve North Trail overlay; Commissioners deny St. Denis' retirement request; Siesta Key public beach No. 2 in the country; Rosalyne Holdings purchases 6.5 acres in the Rosemary District

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 2, 2013
Public invited to meet deputy chief candidates

The city of Sarasota will hold a meet and greet with six candidates for deputy chief of Sarasota Police at 12:30 p.m. Friday, April 5.

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  • Roger Drouin
  • April 2, 2013
Rosalyne Holdings purchases 6.5 acres in the Rosemary District

Residential rental apartments being considered for the land, which stretches between Boulevard of the Arts and 10th Street.

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Mayor Suzanne Atwell and Commissioners Paul Caragiulo and Shannon Snyder voted to approve the North Trail Overlay District.
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  • Roger Drouin
  • April 2, 2013
Commissioners approve North Trail overlay

City commissioners also approved a request to install blue LED lights on the John Ringling Causeway.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • April 2, 2013
Chapman leads recent fundraising reporting period

From March 6 to March 22, Susan Chapman collected $2,425; Atwell collected $700; and Dorfman collected $600 in campaign contributions.

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Hailey Fritschle and her sister, Diana
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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Thomas More Easter Egg Hunt

Families gathered at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Gulf Gate Saturday, March 30, for the church's annual Easter egg hunt. Children and their families grabbed their baskets and set out in search of eggs.

  • Sarasota
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Yostina Tadros
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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Church of the Incarnation Easter Egg Hunt

Church of the Incarnation hosted its annual Easter Egg hunt Saturday, March 30. Children and their families enjoyed face painting, visiting with the Easter Bunny and searching for eggs.

  • Sarasota
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 1, 2013
Sarasota Police Department warns scooter owners

Reports about stolen mopeds and scooters prompts police to encourage owners to consider alarm systems or garage storage.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 1, 2013
Sheriff's Office cites 11 stores for underage sales

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office conducted an undercover operation from March 11 through March 29.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 1, 2013
Sarasota Jungle Gardens launches live Flamingo Cam

The new technology will allow anyone to view a live feed of the gardens from a computer or mobile device.

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Swan, peacock hybrid ruffles residents' feathers
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 1, 2013
April 1: Daily Headlines Video

Today's stories: Professional mime group proclaims 'silence is golden'; SMR adds 'green' to its portfolio; Colony to be demolished; Swan, peacock hybrid ruffles residents' feathers; Adult bookstore has city turning pages

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Susan McCool, Trish Ivey, Linda Ploger and Karen Koblenz
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Woman's Exchange Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon

The Woman's Exchange held their annual volunteer appreciation luncheon Monday, April 1 at Michael's On East.

  • Sarasota
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Edwina Oliver
  • By Alex Mahadevan and Yaryna Klimchat
  • April 1, 2013
Superintendant names Oak Park principal

Sarasota County Superintendant of Schools Lori White picks former Phoenix Academy Director Edwina Oliver as principal of Oak Park.

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