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Six candidates are vying for two at-large City Commission seats.
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  • March 4, 2013
Early voting for Sarasota city election continues until March 9

Early voting will take place 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Office of the Supervisor of Elections, Sarasota County Terrace Building, 2001 Adams Lane.

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City Commissioners on Feb. 19 listened to residents lobby for less strict regulations on outdoor amplified sound.
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  • March 4, 2013
Commissioners to consider rezone on North Trail parcel

They will also discuss downtown sound regulations at the meeting.

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The Sun Circle Art Festival was held at Sun Circle Park.
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  • March 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Sun Circle Art Festival

Indian Beach and Sapphire Shores neighborhood residents sold fine arts and crafts at the Sun Circle Art Festival Saturday, March 2, in Sun Circle Park to get the community together. Area musicians jammed out while neighbors strolled and chatted with each other. Students from Mingwu Martial arts performed self-defense and kicking demonstrations and area writers conducted readings.

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Chairwomen Kristina Engelsberg, Dina Smith and Vanessa Opstal
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  • March 3, 2013
20th Anniversary of Celebration of Imagination 'Platinum Ball'

20th Anniversary of Celebration of Imagination 'Platinum Ball'

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Richard Glickman and Michelle Simmons
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  • March 2, 2013
10th annual Hear and Now Dinner and Concert

10th annual Hear and Now Dinner and Concert

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Chairmen Diana Kelly and Chris Cogan
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  • March 2, 2013
Asolo Annual Gala 'American Big Band'

Asolo Annual Gala 'American Big Band'

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The boys start off running in the 4x800 relay, Friday, March 1, at the Ram Invitational.
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  • March 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Ram Invitational

18 schools competed in the Ram Invitational Friday, March 1, at Riverview High School.

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Chairwoman Rhonda Pecoraro with fellow founders Dr. Joseph Pecoraro and Dr. Vilma Vega
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  • March 1, 2013
Hearts Afire Benefit

Hearts Afire Benefit

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Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe announces 2013/2014 Season
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  • March 1, 2013
March 1: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Cyldesdales to trot through town; Commissioners give County Administrator Randall Reid a 'B'; Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe announces 2013/2014 Season; Weekend Best Bets; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

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Sarasota County commissioners will consider evaluations for the county attorney and county administrator March 5.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 1, 2013
Sarasota County commissioners grade top staffers

Commissioners gave County Administrator Randall Reid and County Attorney Stephen DeMarsh B grades.

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Our 2013 Spring Season magazine is here!
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  • February 28, 2013
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Today's Stories: Sarasota County commissioners protest new Lido Key restrooms; Top 10 2013 attractions; 2013 Spring Season; SISTER ACT: Good Graeff

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City commissioners listened to more than 50 residents for more than three-and-a-half hours. Photos by Roger Drouin.
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  • February 28, 2013
Walmart vote brings zoning to forefront

Three commissioners say the Ringling Shopping Center could be rezoned to increase its potential.

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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • February 28, 2013
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

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Sarasota County Commissioner Joe Barbetta has been critical of construction cost estimates associated with capital-improvement projects. Photo by Alex Mahadevan.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 28, 2013
Sarasota County commissioners protest new Lido Key restrooms

Capital-project costs continue to plague South Lido Beach Park improvements.

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  • February 28, 2013
City drafts new ordinance

The new law would replace a repealed ordinance that prohibited panhandlers from using signs to ask for money.

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