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Soul Crooners artists Sheldon Rhoden, Charles Manning, Nate Jacobs, Leon S. Pitts II and Michael Mendez — Courtesy photo
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 8, 2019
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe keeps heart of soul music alive at Ed Smith

It takes a big team to put on WBTT's upcoming ’70s Soul Party performance at Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Arts + Culture
Photo by Matthew Serrano
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  • May 8, 2019
Drink This: Pineapple Mango Sangria

Make mom something tropical to quench her thirst this Mother's Day.

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  • Eat + Drink
Kelly Lassiter, a volunteer for the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch, dresses as a black cat and hangs with Lola, a Humane Society alum.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 7, 2019
Record field of golfers plays in sixth annual Putts Fore Mutts Scramble in Lakewood Ranch

The annual Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch event draws a field of 114 to the Ritz Carlton Golf Course.

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  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 7, 2019
Sand castle competition hits Siesta Key Beach.

It was the 47th annual Amateur Sand Sculpture Contest.

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  • Neighbors
School Avenue cuts through the middle of Sarasota High School. The school district has been working for years to unify the campus, finally succeeding at Monday's commission meeting.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 7, 2019
City approves permanent School Avenue closure

Despite objections from neighbors, the City Commission agreed to relinquish its control of a road segment that cuts through Sarasota High School’s campus.

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  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 7, 2019
County presses ahead with sample data for redistricting

Commissioners have taken the first step toward potentially redistricting, though they’d have to complete the process by the end of 2019 if they choose to do so.

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An alert that was posted on Twitter by the school district. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County Schools.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 7, 2019
Limited lockdown at Tuttle Elementary lifted after reports of nearby shooting

Tuttle Elementary is located at 2868 8th Street in Sarasota.

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    In Memoriam |
  • May 7, 2019
Diane Margaret Lewis

Diane Margaret Doyle Lewis, age 81, of Sarasota, Florida passed away on Saturday May 4, 2019.

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"Sweeney Todd" runs through June 1. Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • May 7, 2019
Asolo Repertory Theatre's 'Sweeney Todd' cooks up biting musical comedy

This bloody story is over-the-top in the best way — all while reflecting dark realities about life.

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Town commissioners will likely take a walking tour of the open-air venue site soon.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 7, 2019
Longboat looks ahead, with or without Ringling

Plans shape up for outdoor venue, but some commissioners want to mend fences, reset Art Center project.

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    In Memoriam |
  • May 6, 2019
Bernard Levine DDS

Bernard Levine DDS, died peacefully May 4th at home on Longboat Key, FL at age 94.

  • Longboat Key
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Sheriff Tom Knight (second from right) signs Warrant Service Officer Agreement along with fellow sheriffs from Polk County, Manatee County and Walton County. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County Sheriff's Department.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 6, 2019
Sheriff signs agreement to help ICE detain jailed illegal immigrants with federal warrants

The Warrant Service Officer Agreement is an initiative led by Pinella County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri.

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"Race" runs through May 12. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • May 6, 2019
David Mamet’s 'Race' fills the stage with fighting words and disturbing questions

The Venice Theatre production is smart, surprisingly funny and highly entertaining while also encouraging audiences to think.

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Bob and Judy Vigder
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 6, 2019
Friends of Allison Concert honors children gone too soon

On May 5, the annual Friends of Allison Concert was hosted at Temple Beth Israel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Parking is allowed on one side of Broadway Street. Additional restrictions are under consideration on other streets.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 6, 2019
Package of parking changes pleases residents

Village neighbors like what town proposes but hopes idea of residents-only permit remains under consideration.

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