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Sofia Quinteros and Sasia Bischoff pick out a lollicake.
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PHOTO GALLERY: An Evening for Healthy Start

Healthy Start of Sarasota held its annual fundraiser An Evening for Healthy Start Thursday, Jan. 30, at Sarasota Architectural Salvage. The evening was full of hidden treasures and surprises including the dedication of the Healthy Start Coalition Pregnancy Resource Center to Executive Director Jennifer Highland.

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Residents of the Sarasota Bay Club rang in the Chinese New Year Thursday, Jan. 30. The evening included dinner and dessert with an oriental twist. To celebrate the Year of the Horse, the Sarasota Bay Club invited the Wah Lum Kung Fu of Tampa to perform the traditional Chinese Lion dance.

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The Regional Science Fair judging begins

The event is co-sponsored by the Dart Foundation and the Faulhaber Foundation. The Education Foundation and community sponsors fund the fair's expenses.

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Sarasota Police Department to host virtual ride-along

The Sarasota Police Department will allow area residents to track officers on patrol Friday through a live twitter feed.

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Political group behind proposed charter identifies contributors

It's Time Sarasota, the group behind a push for a new city charter and an elected mayor position, has identified the individuals who helped draft its proposed charter.

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Cougars outlast Tornadoes in double OT

The Cardinal Mooney High boys basketball team held on to beat Booker High 71-64 in double overtime Jan. 29.

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Sailors place seven at Bidwell Invitational

The Sarasota High wrestling team finished third at the 20-team Ryan Bidwell Invitational Jan. 25 and Jan. 26, at Lemon Bay.

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The 2014 Thunder by the Bay motorcycle brought a drivers group of attendees into downtown Sarasota.
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Thunder by the Bay revs up local economy

The local motorcycle festival increased its economic impact on Sarasota County this year by courting more out-of-county visitors.

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  • January 30, 2014
Mission of love

ER nurse Pam Kelly was touched by the outpouring of support from her collegues at Doctors Hospital of Sarasota this month.

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Chain of Command

The Sarasota Power and Sail Squadron celebrated its 62nd 'Change of Watch' Tuesday, Jan. 14.

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Mrs. President

Sarah Lodge has been announced the newest president elect of the Junior League of Sarasota.

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David Conway The current SCAT station is located at Lemon Avenue and First Street, next to Whole Foods.
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  • January 30, 2014
SCAT station could get new home

A resident proposes moving the downtown SCAT transfer station to open the site to development, but staff report potential issues with the idea.

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Courtesy rendering The building at 5242 and 5238 Ocean Blvd. includes three rental apartments.
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Siesta Village rental units clear hurdle

The new building at the former site of Napoli's Pizza will include a ground-level retail space and three second-story transient accommodations.

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David Conway A proposed downtown circulator vehicle, provided by Cruise Car Inc., sits outside of the Palm Avenue parking garage before a trial run to test its battery life.
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Proposed downtown circulator takes a preliminary test drive

Two downtown stakeholders come together to drive an idea for free, accessible transportation for downtown visitors. The project plans to be privately funded.

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Michael Bloomberg to speak in Sarasota; Princeton Review calls New College a 'Best Value'; Harmer drops 'interim' from his county job title; Siesta residents question proposed Key roundabout

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