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PHOTO GALLERY: Pickin' Picnic

Musicians and fans gathered Sunday, March 10, at the Cock and Bull for the second annual Pickin' Picnic event. Hosted by Faceless Bandits, the event featured nine bands, which played an all-day outdoor show, while fans chowed down on hot dogs and sliders.

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Charlie Lambert, 6, shows off the broccoli the class is growing.
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  • March 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Temple Beth Sholom students learn to garden

Students at Temple Beth Sholom learn about gardening and horticulture Monday, March 11 at The Papa Ed and Mimi Organic Sustainability Kibbutz Garden. With the help of a grant from Ed and Betty Rosenthal and the Jewish Federation kindergarten teacher Shonna Brody started the garden in August 2011. 'This was just a plot and I had a vision to start a garden here,' Brady says. Kindergartners water the plants and learn about the life cycle of a seed and middle schoolers experiment with different fertilizers. During harvest time students cook the food they grew in a solar cooker and the school donates much of the crop to Every Day Blessings.

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Susan Short, Guenther Edelsbacher, Gina Spicer and Scott Lewis
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  • March 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Chillounge Night

South Palm Avenue was transformed into an outdoor lounge party Saturday, March 9, for the sixth annual Chillounge Night. Outdoor furniture and cocktail bars lined the street, and guests enjoyed a Samba parade, a fashion show and live music by The Lotus Fire and AJ and The Automatics. Proceeds from the night benefitted United Cerebal Palsy of Southwest Florida.

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Robert and Anita Montgomery are snowbirds from Ohio.
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  • March 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : The 37th Annual Pineapple Antique Show

The First United Methodist Church and the Rotary Club of Sarasota Sunrise Foundation Inc., held the 37th annual Pineapple Antique show Friday, March 8 and Saturday, March 9 to raise money community charities. An estimated 1600 people attended the show that had nearly 40 exhibitors from the U.S. and Canada. 'We have everything from exquisite jewelry, Asian antiques, urns, artwork, and hand-crafted tote bags made by parishioners,' says Nola Hietbrink, lay leader of First United Methodist Church. The show also offered crystal and glass repair and sterling - silver-matching service.

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Amanda Yoder and Kelly Matteson
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  • March 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Young Professionals Happy Hour

Members of the Sarasota Young Professionals Group unwound after work Thursday, March 7, at Mattison's City Grille during their regular happy hour. New and established members exchanged business cards over light food and drink.

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Tim Daveler, Liz Huselid, Michael Perry, Thomas Krug, Art Jackman, Greg Hagopian, AJ Stickley and Steve Zimath
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  • March 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Pound the Ground 5K

Runners ran in the first Pound the Ground 5K Saturday, March 9 at the celery fields to raise money to end child homelessness in King County. About 200 people attended the run that they had been planning for 2 months. The race included obstacles like an 8-foot wall, hurdles, and tires. 'We wanted to start something new and fresh in Sarasota and to utilize the parks we have for events like this,' said Event Organizer Jason Lancaster.

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  • March 11, 2013
Traffic Advisory Council to consider Village parking

The Sarasota County Traffic Advisory Council will hear a request from a property owner to prohibit street-side parking on Avenida De Mayo.

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Riverview’s Michael Moore hits a backhand shot.
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  • March 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: SHS v. RHS tennis

Sarasota High School and Riverview High school boys and girls tennis teams played one another Thursday, March 7 at Sarasota High School

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First graders performed a Peruvian bird dance with masks.
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  • March 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Bay Haven Latin Day

The students at Bay Haven School of Basic Plus turned classrooms into different Latin countries Friday, March 8 to learn about these countries. Students prepared a special project about their chosen country and at the end of the day each grade performed a dance.

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The number of early voting was 198 voters below target compared to the 2011 City Commission election. During that election, 1,070 residents voted early.
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  • Roger Drouin
  • March 10, 2013
Fewer Sarasota residents vote early in city election

After a week of early voting, 198 fewer voters cast ballots compared to the 2011 City Commission election.

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Angela Mejicanos, Kelly Raggo and Serena Robins
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  • March 9, 2013
Banyan Ball 'Back to Our Roots'

Banyan Ball 'Back to Our Roots'

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Siesta Key Village is incompatible with noise ordinance — learn more about it in today's headlines!
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  • March 8, 2013
March 8: Daily Headlines Video

General employees vote down union; Siesta Key Village incompatible with noise ordinance; Weekend Best Bets; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

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Stephen Mason and Timothy Goldfarb
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  • March 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club

Healthcare experts spoke to Tiger Bay members at their regular meeting Thursday, March 7, about the future of the health care industry. Guest speakers included Gwen McKenzie, president and CEO of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, Stephen Mason, president and CEO of BayCare Health Systems and moderator Timothy Goldfarb.

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The courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
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  • Roger Drouin
  • March 8, 2013
County to replace historic courthouse roof

The $1.06 million project to replace the clay tile roof begins this month. The courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.

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Alexandria Twigg, Carlton Robinson, Nicole See, Stephanie See, Laina Moran, Michael Moran Jr. and Michael Moran await a forum for Sarasota City Commission candidates.
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  • March 8, 2013
Sarasota Republican Club welcomes candidates

The partisan organization held a forum March 6, for candidates in the non-partisan Sarasota City Commission race.

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