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Two free training sessions will be offered on each of the dates listed below at the Sarasota County Administration Center, 1660 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota. Screenshot from www.scgov.net
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 14, 2012
Sarasota procurement registration begins

Sarasota County unveiled a new online procurement system in the wake of a procurement scandal last year.

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  • By Rod Thomson
  • March 14, 2012
Bondi. Pam Bondi.

Attorney Gen. Pam Bondi will give the keynote presentation at a breakfast co-hosted by the Republican Club of Longboat Key Friday, March 16 at Sarasota Yacht Club.

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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • March 14, 2012
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway Cartoon.

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Honorary Co-Chairwoman Gerri Aaron and Co-Chairwoman Molly Schechter
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 13, 2012
A Madcap Evening 'You Bet Your Life"'

This year's "Madcap Evening" will be a truly 'ducky' party. Chairman is Harold Ronson; honorary co-chairs are Gerri Aaron and Marvin Albert and Victoria and Harry Leopold. Features include: great moments from Groucho Marx's famous TV series 'You Bet Your Life' and such famous movie characters as Dr. Hugo Z. Hackenbush and Captain Jeffrey T. Spaulding. Singers from the Sarasota Opera will perform and as always there will be a few surprises. Dinner by Phil Mancini of Michael's on East, open bar, fun silent auction and more ...

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Join Emily Walsh as she reads today's headline news.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 13, 2012
March 13: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

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Screenshot of www.scgov.net/transparency.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 13, 2012
Sarasota County launches transparency websites

As part of Sunshine week, Sarasota county has launched a financial transparency website and a public information website.

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Rose Jones, John Jones, Elizabeth Jones, Elizabeth Delaney and Chuck Sidlow pose together, Monday, March 12, during Delaney's 109th birthday party.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Delaney turns 109!

Elizabeth Delaney celebrated her 109th birthday surrounded by family and friends, Monday, March 12, at the Senior Friendship Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The fourth grade clowns perform a skit, Friday, March 9 at Bay Haven Elementary.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bay Haven Circus Day

Bay Haven Elementary held a Circus Day, Friday, March 9, with help from Circus Sarasota. The fourth and fifth graders each had their own 45-minute circus show for the younger students and parents.

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Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has arrested Jason Maxwell of Sarasota for being an accomplice in a pair of armed robberies.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 13, 2012
Pak Mail accomplice arrested

An accomplice was arrested today in the Pak Mail and Synovus Bank robberies that occurred in February.

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Alice Berkowitz with Ruth and Jerry Beck
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 12, 2012
American Technion Society 2012 Annual Dinner

American Technion Society 2012 Annual Dinner

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Tara Kane Behan
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 12, 2012
Couture in the Courtyard

Couture in the Courtyard

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Gerri Aaron and Hillary Steele
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 12, 2012
2012 Renaissance Luncheon

2012 Renaissance Luncheon

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Youths ages 5 to 18 will get to play basketball and kickball games.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 12, 2012
County hosts 'Community Field Day'

Sarasota County is hosting a free event designed to foster relationships between law enforcement, firefighters and youths in the community.

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Lauren Walsh, Pat Golemme, Oris Webb and Peggy Sweeney
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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Friends of the Sarasota Ballet Luncheon

The Friends of the Sarasota Ballet, a collection of volunteers who assist the Sarasota Ballet, met for a luncheon Monday, March 12, at Michael's on East. Attendees socialized before enjoying a meal.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Chillouge Night

Despite a brief rain interruption, hundreds of people had an opportunity to blow off steam and relax Saturday, March 10, at the swanky outdoor Chillounge Night. With music, outdoor bars and a parade featuring dancers and drummers, the night had something to help everyone chill.

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