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City Manager Tom Barwin talks about living up to Ken Thompson’s legacy.
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City of Sarasota staff members and members of the public gathered Friday, Feb. 1 to recognize the work and legacy of Ken Thompson, Sarasota's longest-serving city manager. City commissioners shared thoughts on Thompson's impact throughout his 38-year career before naming Feb. 1 'Ken Thompson Day.'

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Teen musicians broke the silence Saturday, Feb. 2, at Selby Public Library during the second annual Band Bash event. Seven bands, including Let's Rock Sarasota, Pure Organic, When in Doubt and Siege of Malakand took the stage to show off original and cover material

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The City Commission approved the program in November.
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100 register for city's domestic partnership

Sarasota's registry has generated interest from other Florida cities, inquiring about possibly using the city's program as a model.

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Sarasota County Administrator Randy Reid discusses bus rapid transit with County commissioners Jan. 30.
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Sarasota County and city of Sarasota Commissioners will meet Feb. 5, to discuss homeless issues and bus rapid transit, among other topics.

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The Opera Gala: 'An Evening in the Forbidden City'

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12th annual ALSO Brunch

12th annual ALSO Brunch

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Port Charlotte’s Jess Hevia, No. 20, tries to defend against Sarasota’s Kylie Warner, No. 11.
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Sarasota High School played against Port Charlotte Friday, Feb. 1, at Sarasota High School for the Class 7A-Distirct 11 championship. The final score was 43-29, Sarasota.

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Chairwomen Ann Charters and Deb Knowles
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Women & Medicine Luncheon

Women & Medicine Luncheon

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Police Department victim advocate position reinstated
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Today's Stories: Bill Galvano to visit Willowbrook community today; Police Department victim advocate position reinstated; Weekend Best Bets; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

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Jesse White with his wife, co-chairwoman, Lisa, along with executive director and co-chairwoman Laura Gilkey at the 5th annual An Evening for Healthy Start Thursday, Jan. 31, at Sarasota Architectural Salvage.
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PHOTO GALLERY: An Evening for Healthy Start

The Healthy Start Coalition of Sarasota County held their 5th annual Evening for Healthy Start Thursday, Jan. 31, at Sarasota Architectural Salvage. The goal for the evening was to raise $5,000 for Healthy Start.

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The Victim Advocate position was eliminated two years ago due to budget constraints.
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Police Department victim advocate position reinstated

The Sarasota Police Department has hired Jude Castro as the new victim advocate.

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Sally Bradshaw is a GOP political strategist.
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Florida Newsmakers: Sally Bradshaw

Watch Florida Newsmakers pilot program with Ron Sachs as he discusses last year's election results with GOP political strategist Sally Bradshaw.

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Leading ladies

Applications are currently being accepted for the Giving Matters Youth Philanthropy Leadership Award, in Memory of Lois B. Green.

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