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This pictures shows the intersection of University Parkway and Interstate 75 in December 2015. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 16, 2017
Vehicles to drive diverging diamond traffic pattern this weekend

FDOT officials say the new traffic pattern for University Parkway at Interstate 75 is almost coming.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • May 16, 2017
Film review: 'Norman'

Richard Gere shines at the top of his acting game.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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East County sports roundup: 05.16.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 16, 2017
East County sports roundup: 05.16.17

East County sports roundup: 05.16.17

  • East County
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    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • May 16, 2017
Theater review: 'Fences'

August Wilson’s 'Fences' traces the boundaries of self and family at Venice Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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The Sarasota Crew rowing program once again asserted its dominance at the USRowing Southeast Youth Rowing Championships, taking home 20 medals and six first-place trophies.Â
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 16, 2017
Sarasota Crew wins sixth-straight regional championship

The program qualified 10 boats for the USRowing Youth Nationals in June.

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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 15, 2017
Chick Austin's former home sells for $860,000

The 3,938 square-foot house has seven rooms and a three-car garage.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • May 15, 2017
Selby celebrates Mother's Day

Families gathered at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens on May 14 to celebrate Mother's Day.

  • Sarasota
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Max Dinnan, Mya Santry and Brett Long
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • May 15, 2017
Sarasota High School hosts prom

Sarasota High School students celebrated prom on May 13 at the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Scullers honored their mothers May 14 by performing well at the USRowing Southeast Youth Championships in Gainesville, Ga. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 15, 2017
Sarasota Scullers find success on Mother's Day at southeast championships

The program had four boats qualify for the USRowing Youth Nationals in June.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jo-To Japanese Restaurant closed its Siesta Key Village location March 31.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 15, 2017
Former Jo-To Siesta Key property sells for $1.35 million

Jim Syprett and Jay Lancer closed on the Siesta Key Village property this month.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 15, 2017
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 5.18.17

Events reported to the Longboat Key police

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 14, 2017
Longboat Island Chapel awards scholarships

Students received the scholarships at the chapel's Mother's Day brunch and service on May 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This home at 16727 Berwick Terrace sold for $976,900.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 14, 2017
Country Club East sells for $976,900

Real estate transactions for May 1-5

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • May 14, 2017
Music review: Outdoor Pops

Sarasota Orchestra and guests score a home run at annual outdoor concert.

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Honorees Graci and Dennis McGillicuddy
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 13, 2017
YMCA recognizes some of Sarasota’s biggest hearts

Seven residents were awarded the YMCA Golden Heart award on May 13 at Michael’s On East.

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