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  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 17, 2018
Painting a brighter future for historic Newtown home

New College of Florida students and Newtown residents came together on April 14 to beautify the Wright Bush home.

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Photo courtesy of the Sarasota Film Festival website
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  • Katie Johns
  • April 17, 2018
'We the Animals' puts spotlight on lost childhood innocence

The film, based on the autobiography by Jason Torres, artistically follows three brothers as they grow up in a tumultuous environment.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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J Paul Nicholas and Rachel Moulton perform in "Honor Killing." Photo by Matthew Holler
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  • Marty Fugate
  • April 17, 2018
'Honor Killing' tells a tale of media and murder at FST

Florida Studio Theatre's world premiere by Sarah Bierstock is compelling, but oddly anticlimactic.

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  • Cassidy Alexander
  • April 17, 2018
Candidate joins race to represent Siesta Key on County Commission

Jordan Letschert will race against Al Maio, Lourdes Ramirez and Wesley Beggs for the office.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • April 16, 2018
'Chappaquiddick' is a strong biopic on the power of wealth

The tale of Senator Edward Kennedy's drunk driving tragedy sticks to the facts, allowing viewers to make their own judgment.

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The Police Department said it could take some time to identify the human remains.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 16, 2018
Police investigate found human remains

The Sarasota Police Department is working to identify human remains found in the 1900 block of Gillespie Avenue this afternoon.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 16, 2018
St. Martha’s Catholic School throws a raging fun time during Cajun Crawfish Festival

Hundreds enjoyed a seafood feast on April 14 at St. Martha Catholic School's annual Cajun Crawfish Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The project will close the rightmost northbound lane along U.S. 41 at Fruitville Road.
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  • David Conway
  • April 16, 2018
FDOT begins work at U.S. 41 and Fruitville

The state agency is constructing a right-turn slip lane at U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road, closing one northbound lane for about two weeks.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 16, 2018
CVA celebrates four hall of fame honorees

The Community Video Archives hosted the honoree luncheon April 16 at Michael's On East.

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  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 16, 2018
Expo educates and empowers those living with Parkinson's disease

About 1,600 participants attended the Parkinson's Expo held on April 14.

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  • By Suzy Brenner | Contributor
  • April 16, 2018
Suzy Brenner: Paradise Center seeks funds for new home

With a mission enhancing the lives of Longboat’s seniors, the center is looking for support during the Giving Challenge.

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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 16, 2018
SCADaddle 5K raises awareness for heart condition affecting healthy women

The first ever Southwest Florida 5K SCADaddle for Research brought survivors and supporters together to raise money for research.

  • Sarasota
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Photo courtesy of Sarasota Film Festival website.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 16, 2018
'Virginia, Minnesota' tackles loss, love and growing pains

The film, which aired at the Sarasota Film Festival, tangles various themes into a coming-of-age web — but not in a bad way.

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Classical guitarist Jason Vieaux was the highlight of the start of La Musica International Chamber Music Festival. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • April 16, 2018
La Musica concerts bring skill, conservative music

Guitarist Jason Vieaux was a definite highlight at the start of the international chamber music festival.

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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 15, 2018
Whiskey Obsession Festival rocks downtown Sarasota

Whiskey Obsession Festival wrapped up with a block party in downtown Sarasota

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