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C.J. Fishman, Monica Kennedy and John Cranor were the 2011 honorees.
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  • Loren Mayo
  • April 26, 2011
Photo Gallery: Celebrate Outstanding Leadership Awards Luncheon

Leadership Sarasota County held a special celebration recognizing and saluting the top leaders of Leadership Sarasota County alumni from the last three decades.

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The current Gulf Gate Library, 7112 Curtiss Ave., is the busiest library in Sarasota County.
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  • April 26, 2011
Library-replacement process begins

Contract agreement starts site selection for the new Gulf Gate Library.

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We snapped this photo somewhere in Sarasota. Leave your guess below!
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  • April 26, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Looks fishy!

Can you guess where in Sarasota this photo was taken? Click 'Read More,' and give us your best guesses under 'Reader Comments' below the photo.

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Sarasota Open Foundation Co-Chairs Sandra Appignani and Laurent Gray
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  • April 25, 2011
Sarasota Open Players Party

Sarasota Open Players Party

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The parking pay station will accept both coins and credit/debit cards.
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  • April 25, 2011
New Sarasota parking meter on display

City leaders demonstrate how easy it will be to use the new downtown parking meters.

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It is piping-hot out on the beach!
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  • April 25, 2011
Photo of the Day: Piping-hot

People work around the pipeline to enjoy a sunny afternoon at the beach Monday, April 25 on the north end of Longboat Key. The pipeline is part of the on going sand dredging project.

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Voters can cast their ballots at the Supervisor of Elections Office, 101 S. Washington Blvd.
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  • April 25, 2011
Early voting for runoff begins today

City Commission candidates Willie Shaw and Linda Holland square off in the District 1 runoff election.

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Leah and Alaina Kompare
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  • April 23, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Easter Egg Hunt

The little ones collected colorful Easter eggs and participated in fun activities Saturday, on Siesta Key.

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Cecelia Mould, Jake Hoddinott, Carly Birnbach, Danika Hoddinott and Isabella Volkert are in awe off Spaghetti the Clown's amazing tricks.
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  • April 23, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: SYC Children's Easter Party

The Easter Bunny hopped to Sarasota Yacht Club Saturday for some fun Easter-themed festivities.

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People follow the cross down Main Street while singing "Holy God" as they make their way from station to station Friday, April 22, during the Stations of the Cross event.
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  • April 22, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Stations of the Cross walk

Approximately 400 people participated in the walk of the 14 Stations of the Cross Friday, April 22, Good Friday, throughout downtown Sarasota.

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An Il Panifico van jumped the curb and hit a sign and tree before coming to a stop.
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  • April 22, 2011
Witness: Driver slumped over wheel

A witness who saw a one-vehicle accident on Main Street this morning said the driver appeared to be unconscious before the crash.

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The home at 825 Longboat Club Road was built in 2002 with five bedrooms and six bathrooms.
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  • April 22, 2011
Longboat home sells for record $12.5 million

The home at 825 Longboat Club Road sold yesterday after six months on the market.

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Maxine Arkin, Angel Algeri, Marie Rosenblad and Betty Katzin
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  • April 21, 2011
Community Video Archives Luncheon

Community Video Archives Luncheon

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Norman Olshansky and Mary Lou Bale gave the event a thumbs up.
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  • April 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Mega Mingle

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce brought area nonprofits together with the movers and shakers from Sarasota businesses at its Mega Mingle.

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Maria Mares, Christine Rogers and Alene Fowler
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  • April 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Little Black Dress Night

Junior League held Little Black Dress Night, a cocktail and fashion show soiree at Saks Fifth Avenue.

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