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Authorities allege Curt Lee Rud was driving on a suspended license during a deadly crash Saturday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 27, 2014
Bayfront crash ends with death, arrest

Sarasota Police arrested 29-year-old Curt Lee Rud for allegedly causing an accident while driving the wrong way on Bayfront Drive early Saturday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Turtle Watch is responsible for the Manatee County side of Longboat Key, under a state research permit held by Mote.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 27, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Smile for the Sea Turtles

Volunteers of the Longboat Key Turtle Watch received the proceeds from their recent wine tasting at Harry's Continental Kitchen from Lynn and Harry Christensen on May 27. The event drew over 100 people in an effort to raise money and awareness for sea turtles during their nesting season.

  • Longboat Key
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SONY DSC
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  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • May 26, 2014
Savor Sarasota: A sure sign of summer

Savor Sarasota: A sure sign of summer

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Kay and Dave Walker with Uschi Cooper and Karen Gallagher
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Memorial Day Poolside Picnic

Members of Bird Key Yacht Club celebrated Memorial Day with a poolside picnic on May 26. The Anna Maria String Band entertained attendees as they enjoyed cocktails and conversation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Linebacker Jacari Dunbar and the Sailors defense wrap up St. Petersburg running back Jaquel Waller short of the goal line.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota High Spring Football

The Sarasota High football team fell to visiting St. Petersburg High 44-0 in its spring game May 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Nine-year-old Isaiah Cohen races down the field toward the goal for the Monsters U9 team.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Laxapalooza Lacrosse Tournament

More than 30 boys and girls competitive travel lacrosse teams, ranging in age from U9 to high school, competed in the Laxapalooza Lacrosse Tournament May 24 and May 25, at the Premier Sports Campus. The Monsters Lacrosse Academy U9 (4-0), U11 (2-1), U13 (3-0) and U15 (5-0) boys teams all won tournament titles.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Declan Arnold, Zachery and Riley Ellis and Delaney Arnold cheer on the Sarasota Police Department.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Memorial Day Parade

Sarasota families celebrated Memorial Day with the annual Memorial Day Parade Monday, May 26, along Main Street. Veteran organizations, ROTC units and high school marching bands made their way down Main Street in honor of our nation's heroes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Darwin Brewing Company Grand Opening

PHOTO GALLERY: Darwin Brewing Company Grand Opening

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Juanita and Bud Deuell show their American pride.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Tribute to Heroes' Memorial Day Parade

Red, white and blue colored the shirts of attendees of the 'Tribute to Heroes' Memorial Day Parade May 25, at Lakewood Ranch Main Street. More than 40 businesses and nonprofit organizations, in addition to students and veterans, converged to drive or walk for the thousands of bystanders who attended the annual patriotic event.

  • East County
  • News
County Commissioner Carolyn Mason with Lee Kiche. Mason proclaimed May 26 to be Memorial Day
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota National Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony

Sarasota National Cemetery held a Memorial Day ceremony Sunday, May 25. Veterans and their families attended the outdoor ceremony that honored those who have fallen. The event was led by Lt. Col. Lee Kichen and included color guard, drum line and performances by the Trinity Christian Fellowship Center Choir. "This is a time to remember," says key note speaker Manatee County Veterans Services Officer Lee Washington, "a time to reflect on the sacrifice."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Island Chapel choir sings along to “Battle Hymn of the Republic.”
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Island Chapel Memorial Day Service

The Longboat Island Chapel honored veterans with a Memorial Day service May 25. Members of the church and community were treated to patriotic music, the procession of the colors and a presentation of four memorial wreaths.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rebecca De Oliveira, Monica Doyle and Laura De Oliveira
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: The Resort at Longboat Key Club's Memorial Day Barbecue

The Resort at Longboat Key Club held a Memorial Day barbecue on May 24. The beach event embraced the island atmosphere with a Jimmy Buffet-style musician and margaritas.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 23, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, May 23

Weekend's best bets: Friday, May 23

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Maribel Gomez and Lily Chapell
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney Graduation

Cardinal Mooney seniors graduated Friday, May 23, at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Friends and family attended the ceremony held in the theatre.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Four candidates are vying to replace Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson this fall.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 23, 2014
Minder enters County Commission race

Local engineer John Minder has filed to run for the District 4 seat on the Sarasota County Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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