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    In Memoriam |
  • April 2, 2021
Father Edward G. Pick

Father Edward G. Pick, founder and Pastor of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Church on Longboat Key, died March 27, 2021, at the age of 86.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Bill Waddill leads the tour.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • April 1, 2021
DreamLarge hosts 2021 BLVD Bike Rides event

Locals biked across town on March 27.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 1, 2021
APRIL FOOLS: Haiku for SRQ contest aims to eliminate graffiti

If the haiku contest goes well, city leaders say a limerick contest could follow.

  • April Fools
David Mahler, the head of school at the Out-of-Door Academy, will resign after 17 years with the school. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 1, 2021
ODA head of school, who oversees Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota campuses, resigns

David Mahler, the head of school at the Out-of-Door-Academy, announces resignation.

  • East County
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Carole J. Bufford performs the "Vintage Pop!" revue. (Photo by Matthew Holler)
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 1, 2021
When the electricity came to FST

Carole J. Bufford sings (and bends) last century’s pop hits in her 'Vintage Pop!' revue at Florida Studio Theatre.

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  • April 1, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: April 1

Patricia Muller captured this sunset on northern Longboat Key.

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Scott Hopes was appointed Manatee County Administrator on an interim basis Thursday. He will remain on the Manatee County School Board until a replacement is found.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • April 1, 2021
Manatee County Commissioners appoint Hopes as interim administrator

Scott Hopes will remain on the Manatee County School Board until a replacement is found

  • East County
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  • April 1, 2021
East County weather page photo: April 1

Gordon Silver captures this bald eagle with a fresh catch along White Eagle Boulevard.

  • East County
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  • April 1, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: April 1

Bruce Silverman captured this butterfly out in the garden in Spanish Point.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
In order to further engage officials on the possibility of remaining in the city, the Sarasota Orchestra is asking the City Commission to make a policy determination that it is permissible to construct a venue at Payne Park.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 1, 2021
Orchestra holds firm on Payne Park request

Despite community optimism about finding a workable compromise, the Sarasota Orchestra stands by its belief that it needs to use land in Payne Park to remain in the city.

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David Drake, who is 5 years old, has collected nearly a dozen rocks during his rock hunt at Kids R Kids Learning Academy.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 1, 2021
APRIL FOOLS — No eggs? Simply rock on in Lakewood Ranch

APRIL FOOLS — Lakewood Ranch moms hosts rock hunt to replace cancelled egg hunt events.

  • April Fools
Could aging rocker Robert Plant end up with another kind of Stairway to Heaven?
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 1, 2021
APRIL FOOLS — Rocker rendezvous about to take place in the Lake Club of Lakewood Ranch

APRIL FOOLS — Stairway to Heaven Assisted Living Facility could bring together amazing musicians in Lakewood Ranch.

  • April Fools
Landen Mavrikas hit the waves with his skimboard. Harry Sayer
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 1, 2021
Spring break puts area businesses back on track

Local officials and business owners say tourism is back on track with some reporting their most successful season yet.

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  • By Vittorio Nastasi and Adrian Moore
  • April 1, 2021
Telehealth reform will expand health care access after COVID-19

Although the arrival of a vaccine promises to bring an end to the pandemic, increased use of telehealth is likely here to stay.

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  • Opinion
Commissioners hope to address the three main complaints of short-term rentals: noise, garbage and parking.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 1, 2021
Commissioners hope to tweak short term rental rules

Commissioners aim to update its 2011 ordinance to better fit the current short term rental climate.

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