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At 9 a.m. Monday, crews prepared to close South Palm Avenue at Ringling Boulevard.
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  • February 28, 2011
Roundabout work closes Palm Avenue

As the start of construction for the roundabout at Palm Avenue and Ringling Boulevard nears, utility crews are preparing for the roadwork.

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Orchids bloomed all over the gardens and were also available for purchase.
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  • February 27, 2011
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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens bloomed with orchids and other quality plants, live music, cooking and gardening demonstrations and children's activities during its Plant and Garden Festival.

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A look at the circle during St. Armands Circle's Weddings in Paradise Circle of Love event.
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  • February 27, 2011
GALLERY: Weddings in Paradise

While wedding bells were not ringing on St. Armand Circle this Saturday, Feb. 26, there were plenty of future brides in plastic tiaras. The future brides, along with their mothers, friends and future husbands, were on the Circle attending the 1st ever "Weddings in Paradise" event.

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Avery Florio's hair sticks straight up after putting her hands on the Van De Graff generator at GWiz's table on Friday, Feb. 25 at Southside Elementary's Science Night.
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Southside Elementary students and their families had the chance to experience all types of science first hand on, Feb. 25 at Southside Elementary's Science Night. There were over 20 exhibitors that provided hands-on activities and demonstrations throughout the evening and approximately 500 people attended.

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Asolo Repertory Theatre Annual Gala 'Studio 54 Disco Palace'

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More than 100 international and domestic beers were available for sampling.
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GALLERY: Celebrate Sarasota

Festival goers got to try more than 100 international and domestic beers and 50 chili and chicken wing recipes, plus engage in cornhole, karaoke, a mechanical shark ride and sumo wrestling at Phillippi Estate Park.

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Flash soars through the air to fetch a toy from the pool.
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  • February 26, 2011
GALLERY: Celebration of Pets

Pet owners treated their furry friends to a day of play at Sarasota Fairgrounds.

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Key Chorale Development Director Susan Brinerd, Artistic Director Joseph Caulkins and his mother, Judy Caulkins.
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  • February 26, 2011
'Cirque des Voix'

'Cirque des Voix'

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Cindy Kaiser and Chairwoman Jenny Hime
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  • February 25, 2011
Evening of Excellence Dinner and Student Art Auction 'Starry Starry Night'

Evening of Excellence Dinner and Student Art Auction 'Starry Starry Night'

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Jay Berman and Tidewell President and CEO Gerry Radford
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  • February 25, 2011
Compassion in Caring Award Luncheon

Compassion in Caring Award Luncheon

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"I definitely have more of an European style. I also like to mix soft things with edgy things." - Camille Bell
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  • February 25, 2011
Guest Fashion Editor - Camille Bell

Guest Fashion Editor - Camille Bell

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Pearls are the oldest recorded gem in history.
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  • February 25, 2011
GALLERY: Love the Pearls

Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club today welcomed the International Pearl Group to its "Love the Pearls" luncheon.

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Sheriff Tom Knight, left, U.S. Attorney Robert O'Neill and FBI Special Agent Steven Ibison announced the 14 indictments.
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  • February 25, 2011
Fourteen nabbed in mortgage-fraud scheme

The fraud conspiracy involved 22 properties and $47.5 million.

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Pamaro Shop is located at 7782 N. Tamiami Trail.
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  • February 25, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Flight pattern

Couch potatoes aren't the only ones welcome at Pamaro Shop.

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Signs have been posted around Turtle Beach warning of the water quality.
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  • February 25, 2011
Beachgoers warned of water advisory

The health department has detected elevated levels of bacteria on Siesta Key's Turtle Beach.

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