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Judy and Glynn Armitage in 2014.
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 12, 2019
Longtime St. Armands Santa Glynn Armitage dies at 82

Shop owner and member of the Circle board of directors recalled as a man who put family first.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Siesta Key Association Vice President Catherine Luckner addresses the February attendees. She says she hopes other neighborhoods will take similar action in response to the Siesta Promenade.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • February 12, 2019
Siesta Key group wants to enter Siesta Promenade conversation

The Siesta Key Association plans to file submit a document to the court system stating that they will be impacted by the development and, thus, should be taken into consideration.

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The Emergency Services Media Relations Officer will be tweeting on behalf of Sarasota County Fire Chief Michael Regnier.
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  • Samantha Chaney
  • February 12, 2019
Sarasota County Fire Department brings back “Tweet from the Heat”

“Tweet from the Heat” returns with a focus on the Sarasota County Fire Chief.

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A city employee helps a group of visitors use the new parking pay stations on St. Armands Circle on Tuesday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 12, 2019
St. Armands paid parking begins

Beginning today, a new parking garage is open on St. Armands Circle, and a new paid parking program is in place.

  • Sarasota
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The community lecturer Dr. Daniel Gordis spoke to a packed room.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 12, 2019
The Jewish Federation gathers for community lecture

Dr. Daniel Gordis spoke on how to heal the rift between Israel and American Jews.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Betty Holland turned 103-years-old on Feb. 11.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 11, 2019
A Sarasotans advice for long life

A woman turned 103 on Feb. 11.

  • Sarasota
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    In Memoriam |
  • February 11, 2019
Margo Lee

Margo Lee Obituary 5/12/1927 - 2/5/2019

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Lakewood Ranch resident Dick Vitale and The V Foundation for Cancer Research announced that Avery Johnson, Chris Fowler and Dabo Swinney will be the honorees at the 2019 Dick Vitale Gala on May 10 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 11, 2019
2019 Dick Vitale Gala honorees announced

Dabo Swinney, Avery Johnson and Chris Fowler are coming to town

  • East County
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  • Samantha Chaney
  • February 11, 2019
Presidents Day prompts upcoming county government closures

County government offices, as well as other administrative resources, are among those that will be closed.

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Marie and Ray Wilhem with Sophie
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 10, 2019
Paint the Sarasota downtown red

The Downtown Sarasota Festival of the Arts celebrated 31 years.

  • Sarasota
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Trevor and Alivia Sting
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 8, 2019
St. Martha's loves to dance

The father-daughter dance had a Valentine's Day theme.

  • Sarasota
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Levi Silljestrom, Finn Silljestrom and Dewey Silljestrom
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 8, 2019
Pop in a movie at Church of the Redeemer

Church of the Redeemer's family movie night showcased "Incredibles 2."

  • Sarasota
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Clint and Heather Kasten at a Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance event.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 8, 2019
Time for Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance to look toward the future

Heather Kasten has accepted the role of president and CEO with the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.

  • East County
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    In Memoriam |
  • February 8, 2019
James Joseph Viera 1940-2019

He traveled the world as a Lieutenant on several nuclear submarines from 1962-1968.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
The city attorney advised the commission to approve the proposed lease termination agreement.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 8, 2019
Developer seeks cash for ending Lido pavilion lease

Before a group agrees to relinquish its rights to manage the Lido Beach pool and pavilion, it’s asking the city for more than $200,000 in reimbursements.

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