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The polls are open until 7 p.m. Tuesday.
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  • Cassidy Alexander
  • March 20, 2018
Voters head to the polls on school tax referendum

If approved, the referendum would continue a 1-mill property tax levy giving $56 million to the school district each year.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • March 20, 2018
Shamrock Pub pulls out all the stops for St. Patty's

Hundreds gathered at Shamrock Pub for its annual all-day St. Patty's day bash.

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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • March 19, 2018
Temple Emanu-El Sunday school students get ready for Passover

Students from Temple Emanu-El's religious school learn about the holiday of Passover.

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  • Shane Donglasan
  • March 19, 2018
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and physician Siddhartha Mukherjee on the future of cancer

The author of “The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer” Siddhartha Mukherjee spoke at The Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series on March 19.

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  • Shane Donglasan
  • March 19, 2018
A dog day afternoon at the Mutt Derby

Dogs competed in a friendly race on March 18 at the Sarasota Kennel Club.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • March 19, 2018
'Antiques Roadshow' coming to Ca'd' Zan in April

Sarasota taping will open the 2018 tour, but tickets have already been spoken for.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • March 19, 2018
Voting numbers pile up in advance of Election Day in Sarasota, Manatee

Voters in two counties will see a school tax issue on their ballots, while Longboat Key voters will decide on a lot more.

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Runners reach the final mile of the course.
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • March 18, 2018
A run to remember at the annual First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon Race

Runners, walkers and supporters take part in 13th annual First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon Race on March 18.

  • Sarasota
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  • Shane Donglasan
  • March 18, 2018
Sarasota Garden Club celebrates five years of Gardens in Paradise

Visitors took part in a garden-gazing tour through six private gardens on March 17.

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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • March 17, 2018
Republican Women’s Club of Sarasota honors Woman of the Year Graci McGillicuddy

The Republican Women’s Club of Sarasota hosted their first ever Republican Woman of the Year gala on March 16 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

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The half marathon is scheduled to begin at 6:30 a.m. and end at 11 a.m.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 16, 2018
Road closures planned for First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon

The temporary closures during Sunday's race will begin at 6:15 and conclude by 10:30.

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Opponents of the expansion of administrative review wore red to Thursday's City Commission meeting.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 15, 2018
City offers mixed reaction to administrative review

The commission voted against expanding regulations that allow staff to approve development proposals, but the board left open the possibility of changing course.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 15, 2018
Israel Tennis Centers showcases talent, mission

Four athletes and their coaches traveled from Israel to the United States to highlight Israel Tennis Centers.

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The recreation center will reopen Monday morning.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 15, 2018
Robert L. Taylor center to close for maintenance

The Robert L. Taylor Community Complex will be closed Friday and Saturday as the city repairs the water system and paints the building interiors.

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The full report comes less than three months before the start of the next hurricane season.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • March 15, 2018
After-Irma report helps guide county's planning for future hurricanes

Among the top priorities in the Hurricane Irma after-action review: shelter operations, public communication and employee training.

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