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John Greco submitted this sunrise photo, taken at Oscar Scherer State Park.
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  • February 16, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

John Greco submitted this sunrise photo, taken at Oscar Scherer State Park.

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Sandy and Michael Albano with Sheryl Vieira
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  • February 15, 2012
Cooking for Wishes

Cooking for Wishes

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  • February 15, 2012
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Underneath one of the wings on the "Nine O Nine" Boeing B-17 Fortress.
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  • February 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Wings of Freedom Tour

The Wings of Freedom Tour flew into the Rectrix Aerodome out at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, Monday, Feb. 13 and stayed through Wednesday, Feb. 15.

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Sarasota County has nine libraries in its system, including the Selby Public Library.
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  • February 15, 2012
County libraries seek feedback

Sarasota County is seeking library input in its annual survey through Feb. 18.

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  • February 15, 2012
BID board proposes 10-year extension

St. Armands Business Improvement District Chairman Marty Rappaport is proposing a 10-year extension of the BID more than two years after a referendum for such a measure failed.

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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • February 15, 2012
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

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  • February 14, 2012
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  • February 14, 2012
Obituary: Richard L. 'Dick' Falter

Richard L. "Dick" Falter, of Osprey, died Feb. 11. He was 80.

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Mayor Suzanne Atwell, Wendy Merriman and Commissioner Christine Robinson
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  • February 14, 2012
PHOTO GALERY: Sarasota Chamber Breakfast

Nearly 500 business and community leaders attended the annual Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Kick-Off Breakfast Friday, Feb. 10 at the Sahib Shrine. The theme of the breakfast was 'Maximizing Your People, Your Profits and Your Potential,' and business and community leaders offered strategies to strengthen the Sarasota community.

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Dara Gray, 6, enjoys her donut during the breakfast that followed the Fairytale Parade.
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  • February 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Ashton Elementary's Fairytale Day

Kindergarten students at Ashton Elementary had fun Tuesday, Feb. 14, dressing up as their favorite fairytale characters and parading around school.

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A new Sarasota Staples store is expected to open within the next two weeks.
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  • February 14, 2012
New Sarasota Staples accepting applications

A new Staples at the corner of Fruitville Road and U.S. 301 is currently training employees and accepting applications.

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Juanita Connell and Richard Herr
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  • February 13, 2012
Friends of the Sarasota Ballet Showcase Luncheon

Friends of the Sarasota Ballet Showcase Luncheon

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Ray and Rita Bromark
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  • February 13, 2012
Town Hall Lecture Series featuring General Stanley McChrystal

Town Hall Lecture Series featuring General Stanley McChrystal

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