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  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 5, 2018
Longboat Key Turtle Watch celebrates the start of tortuga season

Cinco de Mayo came early for Longboat Key Turtle Watch supporters and volunteers who attended the organization’s May 4 fundraiser, Fiesta de las Tortugas, at Cedars East Tennis Resort and Club on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 5, 2018
Track and field championships: Day two

Four champions highlight a strong final day for Sarasota and East County athletes.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • May 4, 2018
Center for Architecture Sarasota hosts peachy party

The Young Moderns hosted a 50s theme cocktail party on May 4.

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Josh Scheible and Lesa Silvermore jam out at their last show at Growler's Pub. Photo by Trey Jones
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 4, 2018
Lesa Silvermore Band changes name to honor Growler’s Pub

The band will now be known as Lesa Silvermore and The Growlers as a tribute to the pub, which is now under new management and will soon change names.

  • Arts + Culture
The giveaway starts at 10:30 a.m. Saturday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 4, 2018
County offers free comic books at libraries

On Saturday, as part of Free Comic Book Day, all Sarasota County libraries will give away comic books while supplies last.

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  • Cassidy Alexander
  • May 4, 2018
Main Street entrance to courthouse closed as restoration is completed

The closures will last an estimated eight weeks, but the building can still be accessed via Ringling Boulevard.

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  • Cassidy Alexander
  • May 4, 2018
'Travel + Leisure' recommends Sarasota as Memorial Day destination

Sarasota for Memorial Day? At least one expert recommended it on the Today show.

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    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • May 4, 2018
The right lights for summer nights

Longboat Key turtle rules require appropriate lights for summer nights, including amber lights for outdoor lighting and window tints to block light from indoor fixtures.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • May 4, 2018
Ziegler seeking re-election to Sarasota County School Board

Former teacher Nick Guy is challenging her for the seat.

  • Sarasota
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Elisa Uzcategui's work, “The New Rosie the Riveter,” is displayed as part of the Embracing Our Difference exhibit. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 4, 2018
SMA Prep student reinvents historical icon for Embracing Our Differences painting

Elisa Uzcategui created an updated version of the iconic Rosie the Riveter figure to celebrate minorities through the 2018 Embracing Our Differences outdoor exhibit.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch senior Harry Barthelemy takes the leap during the 4A boys long jump.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 4, 2018
Track and field championships: Day one

Multiple area athletes qualify high for tomorrow's finals.

  • East County
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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • May 4, 2018
Visit Sarasota County honors the faces of tourism

Members of the local tourism industry and Visit Sarasota County celebrated National Travel and Tourism Week at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

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This hurricane season, residents can get a free ride from the county to evacuation centers if they need one.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • May 4, 2018
Sarasota County announces hurricane evacuation transport plan

There will be seven places in Sarasota and Longboat Key to hitch a ride from the county if you can't get to an evacuation center on your own in the event of a hurricane.

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Terry Courter is the new pastor at Living Lord Lutheran Church in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 4, 2018
Lakewood Ranch pastor no longer fights the call

Living Lord Lutheran has a new pastor in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Dukor celebrated three years with his new set of lungs on Apr. 28. April is National Donate Life Month. Courtesy photos
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • May 3, 2018
Lakewood Ranch man celebrates with every breath he takes

Lung transplant three years ago gives 70-year-old a second wind.

  • East County
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