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  • April 12, 2017
Theater review: 'The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity'

“The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity” wrestles with stereotypes and authenticity at the Asolo Rep.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Sarasota artist Jack Dowd stands next to his sculpture "Camo Sumo" that is being offered for $15,000 during the Sarasota Visual Artists' "Open Studio Series" on Lakewood Main Street.
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  • Jay Heater
  • April 12, 2017
Lakewood Ranch exhibit hints at state of the arts

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

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Sarasota sports roundup: 04.12.17
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  • April 12, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 04.12.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 04.12.17

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East County sports roundup: 04.12.17
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  • April 12, 2017
East County sports roundup: 04.12.17

East County sports roundup: 04.12.17

  • East County
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The 13-story Sarasota City Center sold for $36.5 million.
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  • Kevin McQuaid
  • April 12, 2017
Downtown Sarasota building sells for $36.5 million

Durham, N.C.-based Dilweg Cos. plans to spend $4 million to enhance the 13-story Sarasota City Center on the east end of downtown.

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Lakewood Ranch man dies after being struck by car.
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  • April 12, 2017
Lakewood Ranch man dies after being hit by car

Tabah Baker was walking along State Road 70 when he was struck by a car and killed.

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Sarasota Police are searching for a white Chevy Silverado with left-front quarter panel damage in connection with a downtown hit-and-run incident.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 12, 2017
Sarasota Police investigate downtown hit-and-run

A white Chevy Silverado struck a man in front of Sarasota Opera early Tuesday.

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  • April 12, 2017
Your Towns 04.13.17

Children's First honors longtime board member Jo Rutstein and the Goldsteins commit financial gift to Selby Gardens.

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Tara' s developer Lake Lincoln put up a "for sale" sign on the property in question around the start of the year.
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  • April 12, 2017
Lake Lincoln lawsuit looms

Attorneys are preparing for trial a property-rights case that could impact the look of Tara's entrance.

  • East County
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Peggy Guingona, executive director of the Florida Section of American Water Works Association Region X, smells a water sample as the contest begins. She says she likes her water to be odorless and tasteless.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 12, 2017
Public utilities face off in annual water-tasting competition

Charlotte County takes top honors.

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Linda Barnes, of Sarasota, scopes out a large-scale map of the new configuration during an April 4 public meeting on the project.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 12, 2017
New DDI pattern expected to cut 90 seconds off each trip

Workshop educates public on DDI traffic flow.

  • East County
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A sandhill crane and its babies, called colts, forage for food along Hidden River Trail.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 12, 2017
Vehicle strikes, kills new Sandhill crane parent

Nesting season proves dangerous time for crane family.

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Bird Key Yacht Club Commodore Charlie Wilson and Mote President and CEO Michael Crosby
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 12, 2017
Bird Key revitalizes Sarasota Bay Cup with charitable partnership

The Mote Regatta will be held on April 21 and 22.

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Ed Miracle, 78, spends time everyday, sometimes more than 12 hours in his studio.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 12, 2017
Longboater aims art at making a difference

Ed Miracle used to paint ships and seascapes, but then he decided he wanted to do more meaningful work.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 12, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: April 13, 2017

Joan Maus, Jerry Friesch, Susie Glasser, Anna Howell, Elizabeth Ross and Margaret "Woodie" Seehafer died.

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