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Unit 404-C in Summer Cove, 1660 Summerhouse Lane, has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms and 2,490 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.13 million.
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Sleeps with the fishes March 28, 1 p.m. -- 100 block of White Oak Way. Suspicious Person. A man called police in reference to a dispute he had with someone over parking. The man said that the person with whom he had argued may be "part of the mob."

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Hilary McMahon submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.
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Hilary McMahon submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.

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Women's Passover Celebration

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In preparation for sea turtle nesting season, Sarasota County officials are reminding residents and visitors to turn off lights along coastlines, remove beach accessories after dark and stay away from marked turtle nests on beaches.

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Jim Ward and Todd and Shannon Johnson at a press conference held Wednesday, April 6.
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Riverview High School names new football coach

Riverview High School announced former NFL football player Todd Johnson as the school's new football coach at a press conference held today at the school.

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More than 100 guns were turned in at the previous event in February 2010.
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The Manatee County Sheriff's Office will hold its third gun turn-in event in the past 18 months.

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The king and queen: Herb Schiff and Colette Roan
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GALLERY: Glenridge on Palmer Ranch Renaissance Faire

The festivities for the fourth annual Renaissance Faire were complete with colorful costumes, the presentation of the knights and even a juggler.

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Already prohibited on Lido Beach, the city will ban smoking in all of its parks.
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Commission bans smoking in parks

City commissioners approved a plan to ban smoking in parks and could expand it to all city property.

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Starry Night Dinner Series Celebration

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Kate Campion, 5, takes a peek at the nest from beneath the playground equipment.
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Preschoolers hopeful for Easter hatchlings

A mallard duck began laying eggs around March 25 at the First Presbyterian Preschool playground.

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Under the city’s proposal, enforcement officers would regulate parking from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
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Parking enforcement hours may expand

The city wants to add two hours to the time parking-enforcement officers patrol city streets.

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Dan Pollock sounds off the air horn to signal the beginning of the 5K on Saturday, April 2 during the 25th Annual Run for the Turtles on Siesta Key Beach.
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GALLERY: 25th Annual Run for the Turtles

The 25th Annual Run for the Turtles event took place this Saturday, April 2 on Siesta Key Beach. Approximately 1,000 people participated in the Mote sponsored event that raises money for sea turtle research at Mote Marine Laboratory. There was a 1-Mile Fun Run followed by a 5K.

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AJC 2011 Human Relations Award Dinner honoring Gerri Aaron

AJC 2011 Human Relations Award Dinner honoring Gerri Aaron

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