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Sarasota sports roundup: 02.15.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 15, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 02.15.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 02.15.17

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 14, 2017
Hundreds of couples renew vows on Siesta Key

The 25th annual "Say I Do Again" event brought couples to Siesta Key to reaffirm their comitment.

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Spring Training Opening Day is Feb. 26 against Pittsburgh.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 14, 2017
Orioles announce Spring Training promotions

Spring Training Opening Day is Feb. 26 against Pittsburgh.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • David Conway
  • February 14, 2017
Musicians celebrate Valentine’s Day with pop-up concert

Henry Porter and the Love Campaign and the Westcoast Gospel Chorus of Florida led a free show on Main Street to celebrate the Feb. 14 holiday.

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 14, 2017
First Presbyterian Preschool hosts annual tea

Love was in the air during First Presbyterian Preschool's annual Valentines Day Tea.

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Anyone who saw Cherp' s vehicle the night of the crime are asked to call the Manatee County Sheriff' s Office. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 14, 2017
Authorities seek help in murder investigation

Anyone who may have seen Alex Cherp's vehicle or suspects in Lakewood Ranch is asked to come forward.

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Sarasota sports roundup: 02.14.17
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 14, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 02.14.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 02.14.17

  • Sarasota
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Geena Davis spoke at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall as part of Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 13, 2017
Geena Davis speaks at the Van Wezel

The actor and advocate spoke at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall as part of the Ringling College Library Association Lecture series.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 13, 2017
RCLA presents Geena Davis

The actor and advocate Geena Davis discussed women in media and her organization, Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media.

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City Manager Tom Barwin won' t be departing for the same job in Reno, Nevada.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 13, 2017
Barwin withdraws candidacy for Reno city manager job

After being selected as a finalist for a position in Nevada earlier this month, City Manager Tom Barwin announced he will remain in Sarasota.

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The Trust for Public Land is negotiating with railroad companies for purchase of the Legacy Trail extension, after which it would sell the land to Sarasota County.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 13, 2017
Legacy Trail extension cost estimate reaches $60 million

After an appraisal and negotiations, Sarasota County staff has determined that extending the trail into downtown may require a referendum.

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Sarasota County commissioners will consider $60,000 in economic incentives during a meeting Wednesday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 13, 2017
Sarasota tries to outdo Manatee in quest to woo firm

Next week, Sarasota County commissioners will consider $60,000 in economic incentives to land a New Jersey-based company’s headquarters.

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 12, 2017
Southside hosts colorful fundraiser

Students participated in the first Jog-a-thon Color Run to raise money for new astroturf for the athletic field.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 12, 2017
Temple Sinai gives back

Temple Sinai congregants participate in annual Mitzvah Day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota sports roundup: 02.11.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 11, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 02.11.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 02.11.17

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