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Shannon Duvall. Courtesy photo.
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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 26, 2013
New College names Shannon Duvall as vice president for advancement

Shannon Duvall will be responsible for all aspects of the fundraising program, including major and planned giving, the annual fund and an ongoing capital campaign called the New College Promise.

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It was a novel night at Ringling College of Art and Design’s Evening at the Avant-Garde Saturday, March 23.
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  • March 25, 2013
March 25: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Police investigate Sarasota homicide; Blue lights could shine on the Ringling Causeway; Q&A with Parks and Rec actress Aubrey Plaza; Black Tie Untied

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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 25, 2013
Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness receives federal grant

Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness received a grant for $723,000 to help families and individuals with housing. Florida has seen 750,000 foreclosures over the last year.

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David Leventhal shows off his biker dog, Sam.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Giving Hunger the Blues

Blues fans packed Hillview Street, Sunday, March 24, to help raise money during the 18th annual Giving Hunger the Blues concert. The concert, which takes place in the Southside Village, raises money for All Faiths Food Bank.

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Kepler Henry examines an egg before placing it in his basket.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: First Baptist Church Egg Hunt

Families gathered for an early Easter-egg hunt after service Sunday, March 24, in the church playground. Families ate an Easter breakfast before children ran into the playground in search of plastic eggs.

  • Sarasota
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Kiwanis Club members dressed as pirates.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Kiwanis Club Pirate Gala

Siesta Key Kiwanis Club members had a swashbuckling good time at their annual fundraiser gala Saturday, March 23, at the Sarasota Yacht Club. The theme of the 12th annual gala was 'the mighty pirate invasion,' and guests showed off their best pirate garb while raising money for the club.

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Alex Quarles, Gwen MacKenzie and Margaret Wise stand near the donor wall.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Memorial Hospital Courtyard Tower Lobby Unveiling

Sarasota Memorial Hospital staff and donors got a first look at the newly completed lobby of the new Courtyard Tower Friday, March 22. Guests enjoyed food and drink while exploring the new lobby and admiring the donor wall.

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On Friday, March 22, at about 7 p.m., Sarasota Police responded to a report of a possible deceased person in the field.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • March 25, 2013
Police investigate Sarasota homicide

The 41-year-old woman was found dead in a field near 10th Street and Goodrich Avenue.

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Brent Feagans and Laura Daniel Gale
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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Nautical Night at Sarasota Architectural Salvage

Guests dove into a nautical-themed fundraiser to benefit Mote Marine Thursday, March 21, at Sarasota Architectural Salvage. Attendees enjoyed light food and drink before participating in a raffle.

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Victor Garguan, Sam Bretz, Tommy Scarpiato and Nathan Marshal row in the Boys Varsity 4.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Invitational Regatta

The 2013 edition of the fourth Sarasota Invitational Regatta was held Saturday, March 23 at Nathan Benderson Park. In the inaugural year the regatta had more than 300 boat entries and 600 competitors registered, this year the regatta had more than 600 entries and more than 1,400 competitors. This was the first time the regatta took place at the new Regatta Island that is still under construction. Nathan Benderson Park is slated to become a premier 2,000-meter sprint course and regatta center by 2014.

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The project would replace current lighting with 72 state-of-the-art "sea worthy" light fixtures throughout the underside of the bridge
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • March 25, 2013
Blue lights could shine on the Ringling Causeway

Representatives at Evolucia, a local LED lighting manufacturer, have said the company is willing to donate the lighting.

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Festivalgoers munched on 2,000 pounds of Louisiana crawfish.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : St. Martha 2nd Annual Cajun Crawfish Festival

St. Martha Catholic School's second annual Cajun Crawfish Festival took place Saturday, March 23, to raise money for the school. Close to 3,000 festivalgoers enjoyed more than 2,000 pounds of crawfish brought in from Louisiana. Kids enjoyed carnival games, bouncy houses, face painting, a rock climbing wall, a cakewalk and even a mechanical shark. Teachers sat in dunk tanks and the Gumbo Boogie Band performed Cajun music.

  • Sarasota
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Aiva Rispoli collects Easter eggs.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Face Autism Easter Egg Hunt

Face Autism held an Easter egg hunt Saturday, March 23 at Ashton Elementary School to give autistic children a chance to play and explore. Approximately 50 children attended the Easter egg hunt with their parents and siblings. 'They should have the sane opportunities as typical children,' said Director Colleen Buccieri. Children played games, blew bubbles, got their faces painted and filled their buckets with dozens of Easter eggs.

  • Sarasota
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Chastanna Nieman celebrated her birthday with the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce business card exchange social

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce held a business card exchange social Thursday, March 22 t Day Hagan Asset Management to let business owners network and socialize. Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kevin Cooper said, 'the social aspect of business is just as important as the working aspect.' Approximately 45 people attended the event where refreshments and appetizers were served. Business owners also celebrated birthday of events and office manager Chastanna Niemann with a cake from Costco.

  • Siesta Key
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Lisa Dolny and Jacqueline Barli
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 23, 2013
Ringling College's An Evening at the Avant-Garde: 'A Novel Idea'

Ringling College's An Evening at the Avant-Garde: 'A Novel Idea'

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