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Officials traveling to Tallahassee Thursday to talk I-75/University Pkwy

Vanessa Baugh, District 5 Manatee County Commissioner, will be among a group to travel to the state capital to meet with developers and FDOT to discuss the high-traffic interchange.

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  • March 5, 2014
Gillespie Park playground improvements begin

A $90,000 project to install new playground equipment at Gillespie Park began today, with construction expected to continue for roughly three weeks.

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  • March 5, 2014
Sheriff releases February DUI numbers

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office February DUI saturation patrols netted half the arrests as in January.

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  • March 5, 2014
Biter buys downtown parcel

Jesse Biter purchased a property on Second Street in downtown Sarasota, representing another step toward the entrepreneur's plan for a 10-story apartment complex.

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  • March 5, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Ciao! Italia

Join us in the kitchen at Ciao! Italia with owner and chef Carmine Astuto as he prepares his signature veal Elizabeth.

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  • March 5, 2014
Sarasota Christian picks up district win

The Sarasota Christian softball team defeated Southwest Florida Christian 5-2 in district action March 4.

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  • March 5, 2014
County ratifies Teamsters agreement

Sarasota County commissioners approved a budget amendment today earmarking $1.2 million to fund salary adjustments for 419 full-time employees.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 5, 2014
Cardinal Mooney blanks Admiral Farragut

The Cardinal Mooney boys tennis team defeated Admiral Farragut 7-0 March 4.

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  • March 5, 2014
Tick Tock

Daylight Saving Time starts 2 a.m. Sunday, so be sure to set your alarm accordingly.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 5, 2014
Booker improves to 7-0

The Booker High boys tennis team defeated Southeast 6-1 March 4.

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  • March 5, 2014
Our view

Time to bring in a pro

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  • March 5, 2014
Letters to the Editor

To send in your Letters to the Editor, email them to News Editor Robin Hartill at [email protected]. Letters pertaining to local issues receive priority. Letters may be edited for grammar and space.

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  • March 5, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • March 5, 2014
Nolan Middle School students hold mock trial

Nolan's gifted civics students act as Supreme Court justices as they decide constitutionality of a recent case.

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  • March 5, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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