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PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Elementary BINGO

Moms, sons have fun at bingo night.

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First Watch Half Marathon and Relay

Nearly 3,500 Runners from near and far gathered at the 10th annual First Watch Half Marathon and Relay on the morning of March 15.

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Indian Beach Sapphire Shores residents showcase artsy side

Artists lined the edge of the water of Sapphire Shores Park for the Sun Circle Art Festival on Saturday March 14.

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Sam Johnson and Matthew Petitt serve ribs from station Venice Fire Rescue.
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Competition heats up for rib cook off

Firefighters from throughout Sarasota County spent hours smoking, grilling and seasoning racks of pork ribs for the 12th annual Sarasota Firefighters Rib Cook Off.

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Banyan Ball…Where it all Began

More than 300 guests attended The Out of Door Academy's Banyan Ball...Where it all Began on Saturday, March 14, at The Out of Door Academy, Siesta Key.

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Kiwanis Club of Sarasota Secretary, Jo Rita Stevens and Boys and Girls Club Member of the Year, Whitney Stewart.
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  • March 13, 2015
Kiwanis celebrates Boys and Girls Club Member of the Year

Members of the Kiwanis Club of Sarasota had the pleasure of hosting Whitney Stewart at the weekly lunch meeting Friday, March 13 at Florida Studio Theatre.

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  • March 13, 2015
Ray Williams Earns CLHMS Designation

Raymond E. Williams of RE/MAX Alliance Group has earned the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) designation in recognition of his experience, knowledge and expertise in the luxury home market.

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Home in San Remo Estates sells for $1.8 million

A home in San Remo Estates tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.

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  • March 13, 2015
Consulting firm released draft report on Sarasota County's fiscal neutrality methods

AECOM made several recommendations to the county concerning its methods of utilizing fiscal neutrality.

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Walton Ranch site, photo courtesy of Sarasota County Government.
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  • March 13, 2015
Last call for submissions: Sarasota County seeks name ideas for Walton Ranch site

The final submission date is Monday.

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  • March 13, 2015
An Evening at the El Morocco Supper Club

More than 100 guests attended An Evening at the El Morocco Supper Club on Friday, March 13, at Michael's On East. The event benefits Sunshine from Darkness/ IMHRO-One Mind Institute.

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Construction is still ongoing at the future home of the State Street parking garage.
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  • March 13, 2015
City seeks approval for additional State Street garage spending

On Monday, the City Commission will consider nearly $800,000 in additional spending on the construction of the State Street garage — including $180,000 to facilitate a private development's use of a stairwell.

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Christine Robinson reads county materials and information in her spare time the way other people read novels, she said.
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  • March 12, 2015
Q+A with Christine Robinson

Christine Robinson was appointed to the Sarasota County Commission in 2010 to fill the District 3 vacancy and was elected to office in 2012.

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  • March 12, 2015
Developer fights cost to extend Osprey roadway

Bay Acres Avenue was supposed to be extended to connect two thoroughfares, but developer D.R. Horton wants to be released from the responsibility.

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