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  • Jack Short
  • January 18, 2016
Damages from tornado reach $12 million

Sarasota County released the latest tornado damage estimate, and is now focused on debris removal.

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The destroyed home was in the 40000 block of Albritton Road, in Duette. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 18, 2016
Fundraising starts for Duette tornado victims

A gofundme.com page will help with medical and other expenses for the family.

  • East County
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Keven Aland
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  • Nick Friedman
  • January 18, 2016
Band of Gypsies: Hot Club of SRQ swings into gypsy-jazz nostalgia

The local band pays homage to the sound pioneered by Django Reinhardt in 1930s France.

  • Arts + Culture
When she's not teaching Cardio Tennis classes, University Park resident Michele Krause enjoys playing cardio singles with fellow tennis professionals.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 18, 2016
A party is her racquet

University Park resident puts her energy into promoting Cardio Tennis.

  • East County
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    By
  • June LeBell
  • January 17, 2016
Music Review: The Met in HD Presents 'The Pearl Fishers'

The Met's performances, streamed live into local theaters

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Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 17, 2016
Theater review: 'The Drowsy Chaperone'

Comedy unfolds in the theater of the mind.

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Members of the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe performed songs between speeches.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 17, 2016
Legacy of MLK resonates at Temple Emanu-El

Temple Emanu-El welcomed the community to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 17, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 21

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

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Devito's house at the end of Baywinds Lane, devastated by the tornado.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • January 17, 2016
Tornado destroys home, damages others near Stickney Point Road

No major injuries were reported, but responders rescued two people trapped in a collapsed home on Baywinds Lane.

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Officials cannot respond to adrift boats until water conditions are safer, the Sarasota Police Department said.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 17, 2016
City responds to storm damage

Although the city of Sarasota avoided the brunt of the early morning storms, officials have responded to reports of flooding, downed trees and adrift boats.

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Excelsior's bayside pool area and pergola show damage from the tornado.
    By
  • Kat Wingert
  • January 17, 2016
Condo bears brunt of Siesta tornado

The Excelsior condominiums at 6263 Midnight Pass sustained the worst damage from a tornado that touched down around 3:15 a.m. Sunday.

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Carolyn Michel. Photo by Marty Fugate
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 17, 2016
Power of personality: Carolyn Michel's one-woman showcase

Carolyn Michel relives her favorite roles in the SaraSolo Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
Strong waves hit the Longbeach condominiums seawall Sunday morning on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 17, 2016
Strong storms wreak havoc early this morning

Tornadoes and storms wreaked major damage in some areas of Manatee and Sarasota counties early this morning. Longboat Key was spared of major damage.

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Lakewood Ranch coach Guy Virgilio congratulates his team following its 2-0 victory versus Manatee in the Class 5A-District 8 championship Jan. 15.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 16, 2016
Mustangs return to championship form

The Lakewood Ranch girls soccer team won its 12th district title with a 2-0 victory versus Manatee Jan. 15.

  • East County
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Buddy the retired racing greyhound greets attendees in a dapper hat and donation vest.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 16, 2016
Oasis holds 14th annual fundraiser

Palm Aire Country Club hosted Opera for Animals Saturday.

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