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A fight between a business owner and a homeless man ended with a smashed window on the Vom Fass storefront.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 2, 2014
Vagrant arrested for assaulting downtown store owner

Robert Robinson, a 53-year-old homeless man, allegedly threw Vom Fass owner Robert Kay through his storefront during a scuffle Saturday.

  • Sarasota
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The Resort at Longboat Key’s Tennis Gardens facility was completed in 2009.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 2, 2014
Tennis Resort Online names Key Club No. 8 resort

The listing features the top 75 tennis resorts and 25 tennis camps worldwide.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tera Rose, 36, allegedly sold $1,400 worth of Oxycodone to an undercover officer Wednesday, May 28.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 2, 2014
Police release details of drug bust

Sarasota Police arrested 36-year-old Tera Rose for trafficking in Oxycodone May 28, after an undercover detective allegedly bought $1,400 worth of the prescription pain pills.

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"Catching Hell" cast mates Jamie Kerns, Danyar Khaiboulin, Lisa Rollins and James Butler
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Catching Hell' Premiere Party

Daiquiri Deck held a red carpet premiere party for the Weather Channel's "Catching Hell" Sunday, June 1. The series follows the crew of three commercial vessels fishing for a profit. One of the crew members, Lisa Rollins, is a Siesta Key resident. Cast members, along with friends and fans, watched the premiere in the Raw Bar. "We're very excited for her," says Rollins' neighbor Mary Tucker. The premiere raised money for Soldiers Undertaking Disabled Scuba (SUDS), a nonprofit that trains disabled veterans how to scuba dive to promote mobility.

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Jamie Albert and Daniel Yohann met in second grade at Pine View and are excited to graduate.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Pine View Graduation

Pine View School for the Gifted held its 2014 Graduation Sunday, June 1, at the Van Wezel. The seniors celebrated their achievement with a senior breakfast before the ceremony. "It's bittersweet," says Daniel Yohann.

  • Sarasota
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Jeffrey Hill
    By
  • June LeBell
  • June 1, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: The Artist Series Concerts - Ollarsaba and Hill

Read June LeBell's review of the Artist Series Concerts' weekend performance.

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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • June 1, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Chef'

The new film 'Chef' is a heavenly slice of life that will steal your heart as it tickles your taste buds.

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Hope Averill, 12, gets her hair done before she performs a solo dance
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: The Players End of Year Showcase

The Players Theatre of Sarasota hosted a performance for its students enrolled in studio classes on May 30 at the theater. Students age 5 to 77 demonstrated knowledge they learned in on-camera to stage acting, hip hop to tap dance, youth and adult singing and students.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarah Hunter and Marianna Ehmke
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Kiwanis Club Gala

The Siesta Key Kiwanis Club held its 13th annual Gala Saturday, May 31, at the Sarasota Yacht Club. This year's gala was themed "Tropical Nights in Paradise." Members dressed in Hawaiian shirts and tropical clothes as they listened to Jimmy Buffet songs. The gala raises money for the Kiwanis Club Foundation, which supports local children.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Brandy Copeland and Raynesha Sanders
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Booker High School Graduation

Booker High School seniors graduated Saturday, May 31, at Robarts Arena. The auditorium was filled with friends and family as well as the school's band.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Alli Armengol and Sarah Araboghli
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Riverview High School Graduation

Riverview High School seniors graduated Saturday, May 31. The students and their families started the day with a ceremony held at Robarts Arena.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Victoria Najmy and Kayla McNulty jointly give a speech.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River High Graduation

Braden River High School celebrated the Class of 2014 May 31, during a commencement ceremony.

  • East County
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Jordan Brown stands as a legacy student.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Graduation

The Out-of-Door Academy celebrated the Class of 2014 during a graduation ceremony today.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 30, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, May 30

Weekend's best bets: Friday, May 30

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  • May 30, 2014
Factory Girl: Triple the Style

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