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Luxury coyotes? Yeah, that's an April Fools gag.
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  • Eric Garwood
  • April 3, 2019
Don't call it 'fake news,' it's just our annual April Fools fun

Once a year, we enjoy a little goofiness while not taking ourselves too seriously.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 3, 2019
Kesha delivers "Godzilla" on request

My OMG days are winding down, the Black Tie App is working on updating, a local fashionista paints with color and more this week.

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Christine Wozz Photography
    A time to celebrate |
  • April 3, 2019
Just Married: Kellen & Julia

This couple's love story took them from the gym to the circus tent.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
“Surviving Lunch” was shot locally. Courtesy photo
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 3, 2019
Sarasota Film Festival 2019 takes a local lens

Four local filmmakers share the work that went into their Sarasota Film Festival pieces.

  • Arts + Culture
"The Cake" will introduce audiences to Della, a baker who is stuck in a moral quandary. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 3, 2019
Asolo Repertory Theatre stages play 'The Cake' by producer of 'This is Us'

Asolo Repertory Theatre's 'The Cake' uses a story about food to find humanity in diversity.

  • Arts + Culture
Hein Jung — Courtesy photo
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  • Marty Fugate
  • April 3, 2019
Sarasota Concert Association matinee event showcases strong partnership

Hein Jung and Grigorios Zamparas create an architecture of song in upcoming Music Matinee concert.

  • Arts + Culture
New pavers in a variety of earth tones were installed through the second half of 2018 at the Sanctuary.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 3, 2019
Sanctuary's paver project fits together for a new look

Condo community spruces up its grounds with a project to replace the original bricks laid decades ago.

  • Longboat Key
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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 2, 2019
Gas line break causes traffic jam on U.S. 41

Southbound lanes remain closed just south of Proctor Road.

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  • News
Although at least one city commissioner expressed a desire for more proactive law enforcement targeting the homeless community, City Manager Tom Barwin said the city needed to consider other long-term strategies.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 2, 2019
City Commission hears update on homelessness

Officials expressed excitement about progress made in the last two years, but significant challenges remain.

  • Sarasota
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"A Bread Factory" stars Tyne Daly, who will attend the festival. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 2, 2019
Sarasota Film Festival announces Tyne Daly will attend upcoming festival

Sarasota Film Festival announces Tyne Daly will attend upcoming festival and that it’s added two new films, "Olympic Dreams" and "Before You Know It," to its lineup.

  • Arts + Culture
Dirce Kennedy, seen here in her home studio, has 21 pieces on display at The Players Centre for Performing Arts. Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 2, 2019
Portrait artist Dirce Kennedy aims to capture her subjects inside and out

Artist Dirce Kennedy's latest exhibit is now through April 22 at The Players Centre for Performing Arts.

  • Arts + Culture
Conductor Guillermo Figuora — Courtesy photo
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • April 2, 2019
'Music of the Americas' offers Sarasota Orchestra patrons taste of Latin music

The dynamic Discoveries 3 concert featured Latin American and Latin American-inspired music and ended in an explosive finale.

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  • April 2, 2019
Letters to the editor

Readers sound off on key issues.

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Alligators are more active this time of year as they seek breeding partners.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 2, 2019
Alligator 'on the prowl' in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch resident has a close-up encounter with an alligator on his neighbor's porch.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 2, 2019
Guests go to Narnia for Asolo Repertory Theatre's Season on Stage

The end of the season celebration was hosted April 1 on the Asolo's main stage.

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