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Duval's New World Café is located on Main Street in downtown Sarasota.
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IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Duval's New World Cafe

This week we went in the kitchen at Duval's New World Cafe with executive chef Nils Tarantik while he prepares their signature Spice Rubbed Grilled Goldentile, with sauteed shoestring vegetables, sweet soy glaze and crispy cellophane noodles

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Lift Station 87 is largely completed underground in Luke Wood Park, but some internal changes are necessary to make the facility functional.
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Obstacles continue to emerge at lift station site

The new engineering team in charge of work at Lift Station 87 has discovered more challenges in the process of completing the protracted project.

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First Church, Downtown Saraosta's Early Care Center held its annual Easter lunch Tuesday, April 15. Parents and grandparents spent an hour with their loved ones and enjoyed a lunch prepared by volunteers.

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Topping the board's agenda Tuesday will be a discussion about replacing former board member Carol Todd, who unexpectedly resigned April 2.

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The Founders Club is now offering $750 summer memberships, which run from May 1 to Oct. 31.

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Orioles to hold extended Spring Training

Baltimore Orioles minor league players will be in action during an extended Spring Training, which will continue through June.

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Professional Bowlers Sarasota Open this week

The Professional Bowlers Association 50 Regional Tour will return to Sarasota Lanes April 16 through April 18 after a 30-year absence.

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Cardinal Mooney’s Cal Davidson anchored the boys 4x800-meter relay, which finished third.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Class 1A-District 10 Track Meet

The Out-of-Door Academy and Cardinal Mooney High boys and girls track teams competed in the Class 1A-District 10 meet April 10, at ODA.

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Authorities report that David Alessandrini, 47, was found dead at his home on the 2100 block of Oak Terrace Monday.
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The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office began investigating the death of a 45-year-old man after 4 p.m. Monday.

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Ruth Engman passes the bitter herbs to Maye Lavinson.
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Rabbi Jonathon Katz conducted the Passover seder for his congregation and many guests on Monday, April 14, at Temple Beth Israel.

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“Sarasota has a longstanding history in advocating and supporting runners,” says Sarasota Athletic Association President Felicia Cox.
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Road Runners Club of America honors Sarasota County

Sarasota County has been honored for its running-friendly community. The Sarasota Athletic Association bestowed the county with the award April 9.

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Sarasota Police K9 Andro poses with Officer Nick Dominis.
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Sarasota Police Department adds canine cop

Andro, a 21-month-old German shepherd, joins Officer Nick Dominis after the retirement of K9 Kuda.

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Blu Mangrove Grill is located just off the Manatee River in Palmetto at the Riviera Dunes Marina.
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  • April 14, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Blu Mangrove Grill

This week we went in the kitchen at Blu Mangrove Grill as chef Kent Dalton prepares his signature Terra Ceia Bay clams with garlic herb butter.

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Chairwoman Debbi Benedict, keynote speaker Olympia Dukakis and Bruce Rodgers
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Greenfield Prize Award Dinner

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