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John Annis, Jocelyn Stevens, Lisa Krouse and Jan Curry
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  • March 10, 2012
Girl Scouts 100th Anniversary Celebration Luncheon

Girl Scouts 100th Anniversary Celebration Luncheon

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Genie Aberson with Graci and Dennis McGillicuddy and Marilyn and Irving Naiditch
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  • March 10, 2012
Sarasota Tree of Life Award Dinner

Sarasota Tree of Life Award Dinner

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President Gordon Michalson with Chairman of the Presidential Search Committee Robert M. Johnson
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  • March 10, 2012
Donal O'Shea announced as new President of New College

At the March 10 New College of Florida Board of Trustees Meeting, it was announced that Donal O'Shea was selected by the Presidential Search Committee to become the new President. Upon the confirmation by the Florida Board of Governors, he will become the fifth President of New College.

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Mary Glidden with Lola
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  • March 9, 2012
Dog's Night Out

Dog's Night Out

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Jerry and Sirlene Bonney, Paula Driscoll and Jim Driscoll
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  • March 9, 2012
Sarasota Open Pre-Party Bash

Sarasota Open Pre-Party Bash

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Join Jessica Luck as she reads today's headlines.
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  • March 9, 2012
March 9: Daily Headlines Video

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Demolition of the former Sarasota Police Station, 2050 Ringling Boulevard began this week and will take 60 days to complete using a wrecking ball.
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  • March 9, 2012
Photo of the Day: Police Station Demolition

Demolition of the former Sarasota Police Station, 2050 Ringling Boulevard began this week and will take 60 days to complete using a wrecking ball.

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Louisa Yick and Robert Poirier
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  • March 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Pineapple Antique Show and Sale

Shoppers hunted for vintage furniture, jewelry, art and other antiques Thursday, March 8, at the opening night of the 36th Annual Pineapple Antique Show and Sale. The event raises money to support families in crisis by supporting local charities and food banks.

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Detectives say Christopher York, 26, is the man who robbed a Sarasota Pak Mail on Feb. 16 and a Synovus Bank on Feb. 29.
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  • March 9, 2012
Police arrest Pak Mail burglar

A Sarasota man has been arrested for the burglaries of a Sarasota Pak Mail and a Synovus Bank last month.

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Jeanne Abel and Jennifer Fairly
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  • March 8, 2012
Go Red For Women Luncheon

Go Red For Women Luncheon

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Susan Brainerd and Jeannette Hyde
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  • March 8, 2012
Cruising for a Cause aboard "Freedom" yacht

Cruising for a Cause aboard "Freedom" yacht

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  • March 8, 2012
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The search found 24 handguns and one shotgun
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  • March 8, 2012
Sarasota man arrested, 25 weapons seized

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has arrested Glen Connolly, 57, for possession of heroin and possession of firearm by convicted felon.

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  • March 8, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Nell Rude

Nell Rude is a Sarasota resident who recently created an exhibit titled "Tribute to American Heroes." Read more about Rude in our Candid Q&A.

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  • March 8, 2012
Our View: Options to fix the meter mess

Don't do it. Don't tear out the downtown parking meters. Just bag them for now.

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