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  • March 4, 2014
PREP SPORTS: Monday's Tennis Recap

The ODA boys and girls and Booker boys tennis teams all posted victories March 3.

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Nancy Allen, Gina Uliano, Barbara Zdravecky, Kim Boyd, Sandy Groseclose, Deb Ayres and Mary Ann Turner
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  • March 3, 2014
Couture in the Courtyard

Couture in the Courtyard

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Riverview High sophomore Jenna Tarifa finished third in the 100-meter hurdles, crossing the finish line in 18.10 seconds.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Riverview Ram Invitational

The Booker, Braden River, Cardinal Mooney, Riverview and Sarasota boys and girls track teams hit the track for the Sarasota Riverview Ram Invitational Feb. 28. The Rams won both the boys and girls team titles.

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  • David Conway
  • March 3, 2014
City Commission steps back from Cultural Park plan

At a meeting tonight, Sarasota city commissioners voted to delay any action on the 2007 Cultural Park Concept Plan until the ownership of adjacent properties is settled.

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  • David Conway
  • March 3, 2014
Parks board explores funding options

The city's board of Parks, Recreation and Environmental Protection is reaching out to community members to evaluate alternative methods of paying for park maintenance.

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  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 3, 2014
Big Pass dredge opponents say 'let it be'

A performance of the classic Beatles song, "Let it be," on an organ towed out to the Big Pass shoal highlights mounting opposition to a proposed U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredging project.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 3, 2014
Commission to consider Casey Key development

Sarasota County commissioners will hold a public hearing Tuesday, to allow a coastal setback variance for a waterfront home on Casey Key.

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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Chocolate Sundae

Chocolate lovers spent the day sampling chocolate and sweets at the 2014 Chocolate Sundae Sunday, March 2. The event, also known as the Chocolate Festival, supports the United Cerebral Palsy Sarasota Manatee. More than 40 vendors handed out treated guests to chocolate, candy and baked goods.

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John Boyle and Shannon Fedder with Kelli and Adam Jaco
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 2, 2014
Celebration of Imagination 'Vintage Vegas'

Celebration of Imagination 'Vintage Vegas'

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Steve Dore and Gisele Pintchuck
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 2, 2014
Community Humanitarian Award honoring Anne Weintraub

Community Humanitarian Award honoring Anne Weintraub

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Patricia Anderson, Glo Reber and John Lucas
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 1, 2014
Asolo Repertory Theatre Annual Gala 'A Night at the Rainbow Room'

Asolo Repertory Theatre Annual Gala 'A Night at the Rainbow Room'

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Carolyn and Vern Billinger
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bluegrass Picnic

Bluegrass lovers flocked to Siesta Key for the Turtle Beach Bluegrass Picnic Saturday, March 1. The picnic, organized by Benny Kimsey, benefits the American Red Cross. Attendees enjoyed a free lunch of hot dogs and burgers while four bluegrass bands performed until sunset.

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Nicole Gilman, Alejandro Cardona, Liam Donovan, Stephen Gilman, and Keira and Ava Donovan
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 2014 Springfest

Families enjoyed the warm weather at the 8th annual Sarasota Springfest Saturday, March 1. The festival was held in Palmer Ranch and included a dance floor, egg hunt and craft areas. The fun began early Saturday morning with a 5K walk and run, which raised money for the Sheriff's Activities League.

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Beth and Drazen Ahmedic
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 28, 2014
19th annual Evening of Excellence

19th annual Evening of Excellence

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Peggy Allard, Pat Riley and Marilyn Maleckas
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  • February 28, 2014
Women and Medicine Luncheon

Women and Medicine Luncheon

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