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BID will ask for another vote for an extension

Board members request that new ballots be sent by certified mail to improve response rate for another 10-year extension.

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Sarasota County Commission approves more Grand Prix funding
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Today's Stories: Twelve former Sarasota mayors endorse Susan Chapman; Cuban defector Edward Gonzalez joins Sarasota Ballet; Colony workshop scheduled at Town Hall; Sarasota County Commission approves more Grand Prix funding

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Sarasota County to launch wildflower pilot project

Sarasota County commissioners directed staff to prepare a program to plant wildflowers in at the Fruitville Road and I-75 corridor during an April 9 meeting.

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  • April 9, 2013
Save Our Seabirds to host volunteer training

Wanted: altruistic souls with a soft spot for tiny, fuzz-covered birds.

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Commissioner Joe Barbetta quickly moved to provide the funds from tourist taxes after Commissioner Charles Hines broached the subject during commission and committee reports.
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  • April 9, 2013
Sarasota County Commission increases Grand Prix funding

Commissioner Joe Barbetta spearheaded motions during an April 10 meeting, to earmark $79,200 of tourist development funds for the Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix.

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  • April 9, 2013
Crew wins third straight district title, Sarasota Scullers win gold

The Sarasota Scullers won 21 medals at the West District Championship Regatta April 6, at Haney Park in Tampa.

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  • April 9, 2013
Proposed Walmart on Beneva Road could face delay

A representative of the property owner south of the proposed Walmart Neighborhood Market asked Sarasota County commissioners to consider extending the April 24 public hearing.

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  • April 9, 2013
Sarasota County hires contract administrator

Sarasota County taps former Moffitt Cancer Center Grant Administrator Nancy Paradise for the position in the Office of Financial Planning.

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Dick Clapp, Fredd Atkins, Lou Ann Palmer, Vice-Mayor Willie Shaw, Susan Chapman, Kelly Kirschner and Elmer Berkel. Courtesy photo.
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  • April 9, 2013
Twelve former Sarasota mayors endorse Susan Chapman

At a press conference scheduled for 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, at the Federal Building, Susan Chapman will announce that 12 former city of Sarasota mayors have endorsed her candidacy for an At-Large seat on the Sarasota City Commission.

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Starry Night Dinner Series 'Dinner on Stage'

Starry Night Dinner Series 'Dinner on Stage'

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Town Hall Lecture Series featuring Tom Brokaw

Town Hall Lecture Series featuring Tom Brokaw

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Oliviah Hohneke attends the picnic with her parents.
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  • April 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Casey Key Picnic

The Casey Key Association hosted their annual picnic Sunday, April 7 at the Nokomis beach pavilion to get together with community members. 'It is great for people to get to know one another in a relaxed atmosphere,' said Steven Lee. 'We love Casey Key and support it.' Butchers Gourmet served dinner to 145 community members and Bryan Spainhower played Spanish guitar.

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Racers get ready to take off at the 13.6 – mile race.
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  • April 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : CaliFlorida Longboarda Cruza Palooza

CaliFlorida Surf - Skate Shop hosted Longboarda Cruza Palooza Sunday, April 7 to get long board skaters out and just to have fun. More than 100 skaters registered for the 13.2, 2.6 and 4.4-mile races. Children raced the 2.6-mile race and both amateurs and pros raced the 13.2 and 4.4-mile race. Racers ages eight to 55 participated in races around the island. 'This is what we do,' said owner Blake Parsons.

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Westcoast Black Theater Troupe buys permanent home — learn more in today's headlines!
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  • April 8, 2013
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Today's Stories: Sarasota County Commission tackles tourist taxes; Aging Bird Key water main to be replaced next year; Village streets repavement planned this year; Westcoast Black Theater Troupe buys permanent home

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