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Engineers from the Florida Department of Transportation are evaluating damage to the overpass.
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UPDATE: Interstate reopens after closure

Southbound Interstate 75, around mile marker 184, reopened after 4:10 p.m. Wednesday.

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PHOTO GALLERY: Embracing Our Differences annual luncheon

Embracing Our Differences held its annual luncheon Wednesday, Dec. 18, at Michael's on East. The event, co-chaired by Carol Buchanan and Dennis and Graci McGillicuddy, celebrated the non-profits impact on the community.

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A water main leak has reduced the southbound convergence of U.S. 41 and U.S. 301 to one lane until this afternoon, according to a city press release.
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  • December 18, 2013
Water main leak causes U.S. 41/U.S. 301 lane closures

Although a water main leak under the pavement has been repaired, southbound traffic at the convergence of U.S. 41 and U.S. 301 is limited to one lane.

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Aultman and her class of 18, along with the help of volunteer Susan Garrett, built a galactic-themed gingerbread house.
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  • December 18, 2013
Fifth annual Gingerbread Festival announces winners

Erica Aultman and her third grade class from Ashton Elementary won first place in their category Saturday, Dec. 14.

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The bananas foster is a Cafe L'Europe classic dessert prepared tableside en flambe.
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  • December 18, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Cafe L'Europe

This week we went in the kitchen at Cafe L'Europe, with owner Betsie Coolidge, while servers prepare two signature tableside dishes, shrimp Pernod and bananas foster. Get the recipes and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

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City Commissioner Susan Atwell swears in Dream Harbor’s new commissioners, Gloria Macias and Alondra Martinez.
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Leading Ladies

For the last six years, mayors have led Girls Inc.'s Dream Harbor Community. But, this year, the girls decided to undergo a political change.

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Jen Blanco. Freshman Amad Brayboy is The Out-of-Door Academy's top scorer so far this season. He aspires to play basketball in college and in the NBA.
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  • December 18, 2013
Fresh force

The Out-of-Door Academy freshman Amad Brayboy is averaging 21.7 points per game in his first season with the Thunder.

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Dale Berkowitz, Mary Beth Bos, Merrill Bonder and Pat Martin
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  • December 17, 2013
Y Achievers' Scholarship Partners Holiday Luncheon

Y Achievers' Scholarship Partners Holiday Luncheon

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  • December 17, 2013
The Good News: Laurel Nokomis School

Inspired by their personal heroes, Laurel Nokomis reading ambassadors teach preschoolers what it takes to make a difference.

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Jay Berman will take over for Phil King as the executive director of the Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center in 2014.
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  • December 17, 2013
Glasser/Schoenbaum Center selects executive director

The Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center announced Jay Berman will succeed Phil King as the organization's executive director on Jan. 1.

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Sarasota County ran away with another national tourism distinction Monday.
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  • December 17, 2013
Sarasota wins runner-friendly designation

The Road Runners Club of America names Sarasota County one of four of its Runner Friendly Communities of 2013.

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Researchers from six nations gathered for the first International Workshop on Impacts of Ocean Acidification and Climate Change on Corals and Coral Reefs. (Interuniversity Institute for Marine Sciences)
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  • December 17, 2013
Mote co-hosts international workshop in Israel

The five-day workshop brought researchers from six countries together in Eilat, Israel.

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Sarasota Police Department Chief Bernadette DiPino poses with two children during Saturday's "Honor the Badge" event, organized by the Sarasota Housing Authority.
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  • December 17, 2013
SPD helps children shop for the holidays

The Sarasota Police Department and Sarasota Housing Authority teamed up for the second annual "Honor the Badge" event, helping more than 80 children participate in a holiday shopping spree.

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In total, and without adjusting for inflation, the new state projections shave $11.9 million off of forecasted deficits in Sarasota County's general fund.
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  • December 17, 2013
State updates area taxable values

The Florida Department of Revenue expects Sarasota County property values to grow by at least 5% each year from the current fiscal year through fiscal year 2018.

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Annette Bellows, Mandy Quinones, Dana Opsincs and Cherri Kessler
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  • December 16, 2013
14th annual Signature Chefs Auction

14th annual Signature Chefs Auction

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