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Jonathan Herman, baritone, is ready to take the next step toward a musical career.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • May 12, 2015
Jonathan Herman takes the stage

The resourceful Sarasota vocalist will find any chance to express himself

  • Arts + Culture
This home at 7502 Royal Valley Court has four bedrooms, three and a half baths, a pool and 3,632 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.24 million. Photo by Jessica Salmond
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 12, 2015
Country Club East at Lakewood Ranch home sells for $1.24 million

A home in Country Club East at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 12, 2015
Scientist bashes Big Pass dredge proposal

Save Our Siesta Sand 2 consultant Robert Young, a coastal geologist, criticized the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' assertion that the dredging of Big Pass won't affect the beaches of Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
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The Sarasota Crew won the overall points trophy at both the state and regional championships.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 12, 2015
Sarasota Crew wins regional crown

The Sarasota Crew scored a combined 1070 points to win the overall points trophy at the USRowing Southeast Youth Championships May 9 and May 10, at Lake Lanier, in Gainesville, Ga.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
NATURALCHILD
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  • Nick Friedman
  • May 12, 2015
TWIS Asks: Natural Child

TWIS Asks: Natural Child

  • Arts + Culture
Existing traffic problems are exacerbated during special events weekends on St. Armands Circle — and people in the area believe that issue will extend to events on Lido Key, as well.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 12, 2015
St. Armands BID seeks more event scrutiny

With two new art festivals scheduled on Lido Key during the height of season in 2016, St. Armands Circle leaders are concerned about the events’ impact on traffic in the area.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 12, 2015
LISTEN: Babyl at Mandeville Beer Garden

LISTEN: Babyl at Mandeville Beer Garden

  • Arts + Culture
Mail ballot returns that will be announced tonight for the May 12 mail-only ballot Longboat Key Club referendum as of Monday afternoon have set a record high for the Key’s voter turnout.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 12, 2015
Key Club referendum decision coming tonight

Mail ballot returns will be announced tonight for the May 12 mail-only ballot Longboat Key Club referendum.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Manatee County School Board may choose to end Superintendent Rick Mills' career with the district earlier than his July 31 retirement date.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 12, 2015
Manatee County School Board might end Mills' contract early

The Manatee County School District, School Board, might end Superintendent Rick Mills' contract early, after he announced his plan to retire, effective July 31, 2015

  • East County
  • News
Peyton Gray, a kindergartener, dances back to his seat after winning the All-Pro Dad Breakfast raffle for a t-shirt.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 12, 2015
Willis Elementary students and dads bond at final All Pro Dad Breakfast

Students said why they thought their dads were cool, and fathers described their proudest moments.

  • East County
  • Schools
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  • Nick Friedman
  • May 11, 2015
Week's best bets: Monday, May 11

Week's best bets: Monday, May 11

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  • Things To Do
Mrs. Turt Lee approaches the water.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 11, 2015
Mote returns loggerhead turtle to the sea

Mote released Mrs. Turt Lee on May 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 11, 2015
Ashton hits home run with World Series Day

Students run the bases and the event for the annual Ashton Elementary School World Series Day at Twin Lakes Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Hurricane season spans from June 1 through Nov. 30.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 11, 2015
Manatee County tests hurricane preparedness

May 21, Manatee County officials will test hurricane preparedness at a hurricane preparedness exercise for Hurricane Gibson at the Manatee County Public Safety Building.

  • East County
  • News
Two neighboring Gulf-front properties on Longboat Key at 5871 and 5861 Gulf of Mexico Drive sold for a combined $8,125,000 May 8.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 11, 2015
Gulf-front properties sell for combined $8.1 million

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