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This Week's Good Deeds

Including: fundraisers for Healthy Start, the Florida Center for Early Childhood, Goodwill Manasota and more.

03/03/2016 Research by staff

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This Week's Big Deals

A 29,916-square-foot Palmetto shopping center recently changed hands for $2.9 million.

03/03/2016 Research by staff

941CEO Supports

Shak'n Not Stirred: The Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson's Premiere Event

The Bond-inspired evening features cocktails, including specialty martinis, dinner, dancing and a silent and live auction.

03/03/2016 Research by staff

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Digital Postcard Project Looks for Crowdfunding Support

Author and recovery advocate Leslie Glass today announced she is seeking crowdfunding through Indiegogo for Posti Cards, a new digital postcard service.

03/02/2016 Research by staff

Mr. Chatterbox

Pee-wee Herman, Paul Reubens and Sarasota

A critically acclaimed new documentary about the late comedian is streaming on HBO Max. We're reposting our award-winning story from 1991 about the Sarasota incident that derailed his career.

03/01/2016 By Bob Plunket

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Group Sues Sarasota County to Quash Proposed Whole Foods

The complaint filed by ManaSota-88 argues that the new store will adversely affect 4.49 acres of forested wetlands at the site.

03/01/2016 Research by staff

My New Hometown

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Singer John McEuen Settles Down on the Manatee River

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band singer John McEuen recently moved to a five-acre spread on the Manatee River from Manhattan.

03/01/2016 By Ilene Denton

Civil Discourse

Should Businesses Be Required to Provide Services to Same-Sex Couples?

A conversation about gay weddings and religious freedom between State Rep. Julio Gonzalez and Ken Shelin.

03/01/2016 By Pam Daniel

Polo Pro

A Day in the Life of Polo Player Francisco Llosa

One day with Francisco Llosa of the Sarasota Polo Club.

03/01/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker Photography by Robert Castro

Gossip Girl

Remembering Marjorie North

Mr. Chatterbox remembers the late, great Sarasota Herald-Tribune columnist Marjorie North.

03/01/2016 By Bob Plunket

Dog Days

A Manatee County Dog Gets Statewide Legislative Changes Rolling

Padi the dog, who bit the ear of a 4-year-old boy in Manatee County last June, scored a major legal victory for dogs and their owners.

03/01/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Stamp of Approval

Ringling Grad Creates Coastal Bird Stamps for U.S. Postal Service

Ringling graphic design alum Tyler Lang was tapped to create a series of postcard stamps for USPS.

03/01/2016 By Ilene Denton

Passing the Bucks

Some Lucky Baby Boomers Will Become Very Rich, Very Soon

A colossal transfer of wealth is happening in America--and our city is getting a disproportionate share of it.

03/01/2016 By Rich Rescigno

Sunshine and Darkness

Is Michael Barfield a Crusader or a Con Man?

The complicated case of our city's most controversial figure.

03/01/2016 By Tony D'Souza

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Manatee Community Foundation Picks New Executive Director

The foundation’s board of directors announced Monday that Susie Bowie will be the organization's next executive director.

02/29/2016 Research by staff

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USF Gala Wraps Up 40th Anniversary Celebrations

The formal dinner begins at 6 p.m. Friday, March 4.

02/29/2016 Research by staff

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Organic Produce Delivery Service Adds Meat, Eggs

White Picket Produce will begin adding organic chicken, local grass-fed beef, bison, bacon and cage-free eggs to its delivery options.

02/29/2016 Research by staff

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Carlos Beruff Officially Launches U.S. Senate Campaign

After weeks of speculation, Medallion Home founder Carlos Beruff officially launched his Republican campaign for the U.S. Senate on Monday, with events in Miami, Jacksonville, Orlando and Manatee County.

02/29/2016 Research by staff

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Business of Art Workshop Takes Place March 31

The workshop will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, March 31, at the Center for Arts and Humanity

02/29/2016 Research by staff

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University Park Country Club Adds Banquet Manager

Kathleen Bischoff returns to Sarasota from San Antonio, Texas, where she served as director of banquets at La Cantera Hill Country Resort.

02/29/2016 Research by staff