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Nancy Hathaway submitted this photo of a sunset on Sarasota Bay.
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In 2011 the Halperins took their children to Disney World. "We have a commitment that it's forever. To me it's not negotiable whether we are going to be together or not," Gary Halperin says. Courtesy photos
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More than 80 residents attended the Florida Department of Transportation public workshop Tuesday, Feb. 12 at the Art Center Sarasota.
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FDOT hears from residents who live near the first two proposed roundabouts on U.S. 41.

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Member of the Sarasota Young Professionals Group met Thursday, Feb. 7, at The Blue Rooster for their regular meeting. Established and prospective members socialized, networked and enjoyed beer and cocktails.

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The owner of Precision Fabrication in Nokomis fired Diana Urban in December for claiming vacation time she was not entitled to, according to a sheriff's office report.
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Sarasota County is unable to enforce a 2007 ordinance that restricted smoking in parks and public beaches.
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Sarasota County Commission Chairwoman Carolyn Mason will sign a Feb. 12 letter in support of Florida Senate and House bills that would allow the county to ban beach smoking.

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Sarasota Parking Operations relocates back to City Hall

City officials say the move will make it more convenient for people to pay tickets and take care of parking business.

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Animal Rescue Coalition Grassroots

A local animal rescue service is now accepting donations through social media service, Groupon.

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Sarasota County Assistant Administrators Tom Harmer and Lee Ann Lowery and County Administrator Randall Reid lay out a roadmap for the county during a Dec. 7 retreat with commissioners.
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