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Results for: Cityfurnish App Referral code "CF6201271388" Get 500rs Bonus

  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 8, 2012
Pirate squad to compete at nationals

The Braden River High varsity cheerleading squad will compete in the UCA National High School Cheerleading Championships for the first time in school history Feb. 11-12, at Walt Disney World.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By John Ewing |
  • February 13, 2012
A Love Letter to Sarasota - by Pamela Beck

A Love Letter to Sarasota - by Pamela Beck

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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • October 26, 2011
My View: Anthropological higher-ed changes

The need for reform in higher education is real, and the real issue for debate - not the relative value of anthropologists in society.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • August 3, 2011
My View: Give school boards more control

The nearly 40-year-old, school-funding program de-links those who set tax rates with those who spend the money. This erases accountability.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 29, 2010
Mission Accomplished

After being stuck in Haiti for two extra days, Kathy Benham and Christie Leonard returned to Florida Dec. 12 after meeting Republican Sarah Palin, her husband, Todd, and daughter, Bristol.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 6, 2011
7 in 11: Joe Gruters

Joe Gruters has spent the last few months traveling Florida, pursuing his dream of leading the state's Republican Party.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Michael Eng |
  • December 8, 2010
Willis Elementary student stars in Players production

Stevie Lee Romero, 10, takes the lead role in his Manatee Players debut.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • December 16, 2010
My View: Legacy of the spending blob

I'm sure the Legacy Trail and its ever mounting cost is nice for those people who live near it - and who like to bike and have bikes. But that is not a large percentage of the people in Sarasota County, and not a great reason for public policy.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 15, 2011
Council recommends lower Beach Road speed

The Sarasota County Traffic Advisory Council this week approved a Siesta Key Condominium Association request to lower the speed limit from 35 to 30 mph on the section of Beach Road that includes the public beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 29, 2011
New beach sign in the works

At the County Commission's direction, county staff is assembling a group of representatives from the Key and interested members of the public to create new signage about the Siesta Public Beach being No. 1 in the United States.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • May 11, 2011
Edibles: 'When it's pizza night at your house ...'

Today, pizza is everywhere and everything. Some fans stay close to the tried and true; others are more adventurous, exploring the likes of the Ritz-Carlton's cremini mushroom white pizza. But even the most devoted bec fin brings a pizza home once in a while. Here are some folks' choices across demography and geography.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 13, 2011
Innocent voice

Journalist-turned-playwright Steven Drukman shows off his morals in the world premiere of "The Innocents" at the Asolo Repertory Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 2, 2011
Love of tennis serves up fun for Meadows couple

Part-time Meadows resident Bill King reached the semifinals of the men's 80 singles division of the USTA Super Senior Grand Prix Feb. 21-26.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 14, 2012
K2 crisis hits close to home

An "herbal incense" known as K2 or K2 Spice is addictive and is causing worrisome side effects in those taking it. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration recently banned the product for six more months.

  • East County
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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • March 29, 2012
My View: Ban the booze on the beach

It's more than a little disconcerting that Sarasota County allows alcohol on Siesta Beach - the lifeblood of the area's tourism.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 12, 2012
Sarasota Audubon Society makes careful effort to protect plovers

The Sarasota Audubon Society continues efforts to protect endangered snowy plovers.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • March 14, 2013
Candidates focus on runoff campaigns

All three candidates plan to sharpen their political message and canvas neighborhoods to gain voters in the May 14 runoff election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 2, 2013
Circle gets down to business

The new year will bring new offerings on St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • October 1, 2012
Have you registered to vote?

Have you registered to vote?

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  • By Kurt Schultheis and Roger Drouin |
  • February 21, 2013
Election: Lumpkin ready to help community unify to combat issues

Kelvin Lumpkin believes crime needs to be curtailed in areas such as Newtown before revitalization can take flight in that community and on the North Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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