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More than 3,000 absentee ballots have been cast in the city election, according to Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent.
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Dent optimistic about Sarasota election turnout

Although six days of early voting in the City Commission race saw fewer than 600 residents cast ballots, the Supervisor of Elections says absentee voting has buoyed turnout figures.

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Jamie Aymerich, Honorary Chair Renee Hamad, Chairwoman Amy Sakes and Valerie Goddard
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35th Anniversary Renaissance Woman of the Year Luncheon

Women’s Resource Center of Sarasota County hosted its 35th Anniversary Renaissance Woman of the Year Luncheon on Monday, March 9, at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

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Karen Eastmoore, featured speaker Supreme Court of the United States Associate Justice Antonin Scalia, Ringling College of Art and Design student Grace Cheung and Town Hall 2015 Chairwoman Nancy Morgan
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Town Hall Platinum Dinner

Ringling College Library Association hosted its 2015 Town Hall Platinum Appreciation Dinner featuring speaker Supreme Court of the United States Associate Justice Antonin Scalia Monday, March 9, at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

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Beachplace golf tournament

Beachplace residents enjoyed a day of golfing at the complex’s ninth annual golf outing on March 9.

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Coastal Living features Sarasota as ‘Dream Town'

Less than one month after TripAdvisor named Siesta Key home to the No. 1 U.S. beach, Sarasota continues to gain national prominence with a nod from Coastal Living Magazine

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Polo Under the Palms

Little Owl Charities presented the fifth annual Polo Under the Palms fundraiser today.

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Anna Castellina explains the sweet and savory spread from the University of South Florida Culinary Innovation Lab.
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  • March 8, 2015
Chocolate Sundae & Food Festival satisfies sweet tooth

United Cerebral Palsy Sarasota-Manatee hosts Chocolate Sunday & Food Festival fundraiser Sunday, March 8 at Michael's on East.

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District 3 candidate Matt Wooddall
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  • March 7, 2015
Consultant removes itself from Wooddall campaign

Four days before the March 10 City Commission election, a campaign consultant severed its ties with District 3 candidate Matt Wooddall after he gave conflicting accounts of his employment history.

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Siesta Key Association members fill their plates with breakfast favorites at the annual meeting.
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  • March 7, 2015
Siesta Key Association members meet for annual breakfast

Sarasota County Commissioner Alan Maio and Administrator Tom Harmer spoke to about 130 SKA members.

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Springfest Executive Director Eliza Culverhouse pets Honor
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  • March 7, 2015
Springfest family festival brings together neighbors

Families and neighbors came out to enjoy the sun, music and activities at the 9th annual Springfest March 7 near Sawyer Loop Road.

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Flo Harms sings during the picnic.
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  • March 7, 2015
Local bluegrass artists entertain at Turtle Beach

Fans of bluegrass music came out in support of the American Red Cross at the Benny Kimsey Bluegrass Picnic March 7 at the Turtle Beach Pavilion on Siesta Key.

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Co-Chairs Jennifer Schemrbi, Debbie Haspel, Janet Walter and Jennifer Rust
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  • March 7, 2015
Asolo Rep 2015 Gala 'An Evening Live at the Sands'

Guests attended Asolo Rep's 2015 Gala 'An Evening Live at the Sands' on Saturday, March 7, at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

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Michael Berger, Sara Credit, Navid Kicki, Tomas Blazejowski and Nick Macoritto
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Asolo Rep's 2015 Gala After Party

Asolo Rep’s 2015 Gala “An Evening Live at the Sands” featured a separate late-night party following the event at Louies Modern.

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The Orange Blossom Community Garden is one of five community gardens in the north part of Sarasota County.
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  • March 6, 2015
UF/IFAS Extension regroups agriculture stakeholders for comprehensive plan discussions

Stakeholders from all aspects of agriculture can contribute to the conversation about Sarasota County’s policies.

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Brightwork Real Estate aims to demolish the drive-thru at the Leedom Building near the intersection of Bee Ridge Road and U.S. 41 to build a roughly 4,100-square-foot retail project.
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  • March 6, 2015
Brightwork plans more retail across from Southgate Mall

Tampa-based Brightwork Real Estate plans to demolish the drive-through at a former bank on South Tamiami Trail for retail space and parking.

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