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Brantley High School rowers push off.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Invitational Regatta

Hundreds of youth rowers rowed the waters at Nathan Benderson Park, during the Sarasota Invitational Regatta Feb. 22 and Feb. 23.

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  • February 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Selby Plant and Garden Festival

The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens held its 39th annual Plant and Garden Festival Saturday, Feb. 22 and Sunday, Feb. 23. Attendees shopped for common and unusual plants underneath one of the garden's banyan trees. The day included lawn games and activities for children, such as building fairy houses.

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Sarasota Exotic Car Fest: Luxury Lifestyle Jet Port Reception

Sarasota Exotic Car Fest: Luxury Lifestyle Jet Port Reception

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Katherine N. and Divya M. jump together.
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PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Grandfriends Day

The Out of Door Academy held its annual Grandfriends Day Friday, Feb. 21. Students spent the day with their loved ones in the classroom before they showed off their jump roping skills in Jump for Heart.

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WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Jazz Festival

Enjoy free jazz in the park at the 34th annual Sarasota Jazz Festival's kickoff concert Sunday, Feb. 23 at Phillippi Estate Park.

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  • February 21, 2014
Sarasota County real estate market heats up

In January new listings in Sarasota County sent the area's total inventory to a 32-month high.

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  • February 21, 2014
County names assistant county administrator

Steven Botelho, Sarasota County's chief financial management officer, will step into the county's No. 2 position Monday.

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Nolan Fagerburg and Jay White finish their first match.
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  • February 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 2014 Senior Games

Sarasota residents competed in the 25th annual Gulf Coast Senior Games' Singles Pickleball tournament Friday, Feb. 21. This year marked the first time the games have been held at Arlington Park. The games will continue until Sunday, Feb. 23.

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  • February 21, 2014
County releases 2013 annual report

The 52-page document provides a comprehensive summary of the county's activities and accomplishments last year.

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  • February 21, 2014
Planning Commission OKs rezone for Eide library

The Sarasota County Planning Commission yesterday unanimously approved the rezone of 58 acres of bayfront property slated to board scholars studying one of the largest collections of Chinese literature in the world.

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  • February 20, 2014
2014 Statesman of the Year honoring U.S. Senator Ted Cruz

2014 Statesman of the Year honoring U.S. Senator Ted Cruz

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  • February 20, 2014
Lady Sailors fall in state semifinal

The Sarasota High girls basketball team saw its season come to an end with a 47-36 loss to Harmony in the FHSAA Class 7A state semifinals Feb. 20, at the Lakeland Center.

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  • February 20, 2014
Sarasota Christian falls in title game

The Sarasota Christian girls basketball team fell to Grandview Prep 45-32 in the FHSAA Class 2A state championship Feb. 20, at the Lakeland Center.

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  • February 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Ashton Elementary's Morning at the Museum

Ashton Elementary held its inaugural Morning at the Museum Thursday, Feb. 20. First and second grade students dressed up as famous historical figures and their personal heroes. Families and students were able to interact with the legends such as Queen Elizabeth, Paul Revere and Bill Gates.

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