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The bus was headed northbound on Gateway Avenue at 12:50 p.m. when the bus driver stopped for the red light at the intersection, according to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol.
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  • February 26, 2013
Bicyclist transported to hospital after being struck by SCAT bus

The SCAT bus driver proceeded forward as the bicyclist was crossing in the crosswalk across Stickney Point Road.

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  • February 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Purim Pandemonium at Temple Emanu-El

Temple Emanu-El hosted a carnival, Saturday, Feb. 23, to celebrate the Jewish Holiday of Purim. In celebration, attendees dressed in costume, snacked on light food and played games. Other entertainment included a dunk tank and inflatable bounce houses.

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Wal-mart Stores Inc. representatives seek support for their 98,000-square-foot supercenter planned for Ringling Boulevard, while opponents argue the project was not allowed in the city's zoning code.
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  • February 25, 2013
Stop signs on Sarasota County Commission agenda

The Sarasota County Traffic Advisory Council approved a resolution for a four-way stop at the intersection of Beechwood Avenue and Crestwood Avenue Dec. 10, to slow non-resident traffic.

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Eight Over 80

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Sarasota Pops Annual Gala 'Celebrating Love'

Sarasota Pops Annual Gala 'Celebrating Love'

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  • February 23, 2013
'Sailors and Sandals'

'Sailors and Sandals'

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  • February 23, 2013
Sarasota Exotic Car Fest 'Casino Royal'

Sarasota Exotic Car Fest 'Casino Royal'

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Students join Principal Rachel Shelley and Mayor Susan Atwell for the Harlem Shake.
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  • February 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Booker High School Renaissance Rally

Students at Booker High School were honored at the Renaissance Rally Friday, Feb. 22 at the schools courtyard to showcase their hard work. Students with a 3.0 GPA or above were invited to participate in games, dancing, and a raffle for a 2002 Saturn SL. Mayor Susan Atwell handed the keys over to sophomore Megan Adams. 'I need to get my permit now and learn how to drive a manual,' said Adams smiling. Students wore different colored dog tags to represent their GPA. Students with a bronze tag had between a 3.0 and 3.5 GPA, silver 3.5 to 4.0, and students wearing a gold dog tag had a 4.0 or above. Community businesses like Publix, PPI Technologies and Best Buy donated gift cards, volunteer hours, and food.

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Chairmen Marilee and Gary Roberts
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  • February 22, 2013
Sarasota Exotic Car Fest Luxury Lifestyle Jet Port Reception

Sarasota Exotic Car Fest Luxury Lifestyle Jet Port Reception

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Honorary chairman Jim Tollerton and chairwoman Taylor Collins
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  • February 22, 2013
18th annual Evening of Excellence

18th annual Evening of Excellence

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Alene Fowler with chairwomen Terri Klauber and Denise Mei
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  • February 22, 2013
Cooking for Wishes

Cooking for Wishes

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The gala was Through the Looking Glass themed.
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  • February 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : ADDY Awards

The American Advertising Association - Suncoast presented the 2012 ADDY Awards Thursday, Feb. 21 at Marie Selby Gardens. Ringling student Louie Zuniga designed the Through the Looking Glass themed gala Through the ADDY Glass where people mingled. More than 100 ADDY's were presented to Suncoast area businesses and agencies. 'The ADDY's is a three tier national competition, so this is the best work of the Suncoast,' said President of the 2012 to 2013 AAF Suncoast.

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Children listen to master gardener Melba Watts talk about gardening.
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  • February 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : NewGate students plant salsa garden

NewGate School fourth through sixth graders participated in a grant funded salsa project through the University of Florida Wednesday, Feb. 20 to learn about gardening. Parent Domitria Moore made contact with the University of Florida and since the partnership many students spend their recess gardening as opposed to playing. The idea came from 11-year-old Andrew Florio who approached Moore about the project. 'I wanted to start a garden because last year a student did it and it was fun.,' Floria said. 'I wanted to bring it back so we can take care of it with friends and everyone would enjoy it,' NewGate School Elementary students planted cilantro, tomatoes, onions and bell peppers. Once the plants are ripe students plan to have a salsa party. 'We enjoty doing this because we like getting dirty and having fun with each other. We learn how to cooperate with each other too,' said fifth grader Aiden Pearson.

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