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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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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
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    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.

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Hurricane season spans from June 1 through Nov. 30.
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  • 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.

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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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The city originally hoped to have the garage partially completed by February.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 11, 2015
State Street garage opening pushed back

As the city postpones its targeted date for a partial opening of the State Street garage, staff is still uncertain when exactly the structure will be available for public use.

  • Sarasota
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 11, 2015
Why to vote in the city runoff election, as told by 'The Simpsons'

Why to vote in the city runoff election, as told by 'The Simpsons'

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 11, 2015
Police believe New College deaths are drug related

A New College of Florida student was found dead Sunday, and a University of Central Florida student visiting the school died Friday in unrelated deaths Sarasota Police believe to be drug related.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Paul Caragiulo, Mark Caragiulo, Rob Caragiulo, John Caragiulo and Anthony Caragiulo at their Italian-American restaurant Caragiulos.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • May 11, 2015
Caragiulos to be featured on "Emeril's Florida"

Emeril Lagasse spotlights another Sarasota staple on his all-Florida Cooking Channel program

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 11, 2015
Mustangs to hold basketball camp

Registration is now underway for Lakewood Ranch High’s annual Summer Basketball Camp.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 10, 2015
Longboat Island Chapel celebrates Mother’s Day and students

Longboat Island Chapel’s service on Mother’s Day, May 10, did not only honor mothers — it also recognized 18 local students by awarding them $1,400 scholarships.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • June LeBell
  • May 10, 2015
Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra Pops

Sarasota Orchestra bats a thousand at Ed Smith Stadium.

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Janie Barnes and her son Raleigh.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 10, 2015
A musical Mother’s Day at Selby Gardens

Families spent day enjoying brunch and celebrating moms beneath the banyans on the great lawn for Mother’s Day at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Sunday, May 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Arasay Perez and Pablo Infante pose for a quick photo.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 10, 2015
Booker prom goes through the looking glass

Students spent the night in wonderland dancing with classmates for the Booker High School Prom Saturday, May 9 at Michael’s on East.

  • Sarasota
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