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Dave Wilson, Kay Williams, Sondra Ettlinger and Martin Graaf. Courtesy photo.
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  • April 12, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 04.12.17

East County High 5 Moments: 04.12.17

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Dick Vitale. File photo.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 11, 2017
Lakewood Ranch's Vitale to receive Wooden Citizenship Cup

The award is given to "outstanding role models" in the world of sports.

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Jules Price and Carole Crosby
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  • April 11, 2017
Asolo previews new musical ‘Beatsville’

Members of the press and supporters of Asolo Repertory Theatre got a sneak peak of the company’s next musical production on April 11 at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

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Jen Ahearn-Koch, Hagen Brody and Martin Hyde are vying for two seats on the Sarasota City Commission.
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  • April 11, 2017
Sarasota City Commission candidates raise thousands in March

Jen Ahearn-Koch topped campaign fundraising last month with more than $11,000 in contributions.

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Howard Rooks is hoping that some of his regular customers continue to visit the restaurant at its new location. File photo.
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  • April 11, 2017
Longboat’s Amore set to move to Burns Court in Sarasota

Property investor Howard Rooks is purchasing the property at 443 Burns Court in downtown Sarasota.

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  • April 11, 2017
Temple Sinai celebrates Passover

Congregants gathered at Temple Sinai to mark the beginning of Passover.

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Suites will be furnished for guests. Prices for the suites vary by how close they are to the finish line.
    By
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  • April 11, 2017
Rowing organizers 'suiten' event

Luxury suite structures will offer private viewing options for World Rowing Championship patrons.

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  • April 11, 2017
Sarasota school bus crash damages traffic light

Drivers will face up to 15 minute delays at the intersection of Proctor Road and Gantt Road, which has become a 4-way stop.

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    By
  • Kristine Nickel
  • April 11, 2017
Schedule some 'me' time

It took a a humiliating encounter in the doctor’s office to get motivated.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 10, 2017
Final showcase luncheon of the year honors ballet volunteers

Friends of the Sarasota Ballet hosted the closing event on April 10 at Michael’s On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 10, 2017
Temple Beth Israel hosts Passover seder

Temple members and guests gathered for the first night of Passover on April 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • April 10, 2017
Film review: 'Kedi'

'Kedi' is a whimsical and philosophical meditation on the cat's existence in a human world

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Steve Johnson, Jen Rust, and Jeff and Nikki Sedacca — Photo by Cliff Roles
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  • April 10, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 04.13.17

From engagement parties to special announcements, here's what you might have missed on the social scene last week.

  • Black Tie
Mike, a female loggerhead sea turtle, makes her way back to the sea off Anna Maria Island. Photo courtesy of Mote.
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  • Katie Johns
  • April 10, 2017
Mote releases turtle off Anna Maria Island

Mike, a female loggerhead sea turtle, was found off of Longboat Key in January.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 10, 2017
Straffs bring neighbors together for Passover

Friends of Roberta and Larry Straff gathered April 10 to celebrate the first night of Passover.

  • Longboat Key
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