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Alex Mahadevan
May 13, 2014

FDOT shifts Siesta lanes for bridge work

The Florida Department of Transportation is overseeing maintenance to the Stickney Point Bridge this week.

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Alex Mahadevan
May 12, 2014

Sarasota County gauges support for SUP

Stand-up paddle board rental businesses could soon find a niche on Siesta Key public beach and other local beaches. Sarasota County staff have asked for public input on the issue.

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David Conway
May 12, 2014

Police make drug arrests in City Hall parking lot

On Friday, the Sarasota Police Department Narcotics and Street Crime units conducted an undercover bust on buyers and sellers of designer drugs.

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Harriet Sokmensuer
May 11, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Selby Garden's Mother's Day Brunch

Families celebrated Mother's Day at the Selby Gardens Mother's Day Brunch Sunday, May 11. After brunch, which included hot dishes and desserts, attendees enjoyed the gardens.

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Harriet Sokmensuer
May 10, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Military Academy Prom

Sarasota Military Academy held its annual prom Saturday, May 10, at Michael's On East. To mark the end of the academic year, students spent the evening dining and dancing.

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Harriet Sokmensuer
May 10, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota High School Prom

Sarasota High School held its annual prom Saturday, May 10, at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota. Students enjoyed dinner and dancing at the masquerade-themed evening.

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Black Tie Staff
May 9, 2014

2nd annual DeBartolo Family Foundation All-In For ALS Casino Night

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Harriet Sokmensuer
May 9, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Argus Foundation 'Low Country Boil'

The Argus Foundation held its annual 'Meet and Greet Our Government Officials' at its Low Country Boil Friday, May 9, at Sarasota Outboard Club. The evening invited members to mingle with government officials from Sarasota and Manatee Counties while enjoying an all you-can-eat pot luck dinner. "I come every year for the camaraderie and the ability to interact with the public casually" says Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent.

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Harriet Sokmensuer
May 9, 2014

Weekend Best Bet: Selby Gardens Mother's Day Brunch

Enjoy the gardens with loved ones before sitting down for brunch catered by Michael's On East Sunday, May 11.

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Harriet Sokmensuer
May 9, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Ashton Elementary's World Series Games

Ashton Elementary fifth grade students went up to bat at the school's annual World Series Games Friday, May 9, at Twin Lakes Park. The students were divided into Major League Baseball teams, such as the Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves and Toronto Blue Jays, to recreate the World Series Games. Those who didn't play helped off the field with concession stand vendors, security guards and cheerleaders.