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  • April 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : AJC High Tea and Clybourne Park

The American Jewish Committee invited community members to see the play Clybourne Park Thursday, April 18 at Florida State University Performing Art Center. The play was followed by a panel discussion from Sarasota County Commission Chair Carolyn Mason, lead actors Tyla Abercrumbie and David Breitbarth, New College Professor of Anthropology Dr. Uzi Baram and Asolo Outreach and Education Director Brian Hersch. Audience member talked about race, racial stereotyping and what community means.

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Sarasota Police ended a late night standoff — learn more in today's headlines!
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  • April 18, 2013
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Emergency medical technicians responded to a call from Erich Zimmer, a resident of the 4800 block of Old Bradenton Road, who said he was thinking about hurting himself. Paramedics
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 18, 2013
Sarasota Police SWAT team ends late night standoff

Officers extracted a man threatening to harm himself from an apartment on Old Bradenton Road, during an altercation that began just before 12 a.m. Thursday, April 18.

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Lisa Berger, Robin Wild and Lynette Haskins
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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chamber Mega Mingle

Members of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce gathered Wednesday, April 17 at Art Center Sarasota for the Mega Mingle event. Attendees socialized and enjoyed food and drink.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 18, 2013
Sarasota County commission to consider IT upgrade

Commissioners will decide whether to allow staff to spend up to $1.8 million on computers, laptops and servers during a regular meeting next week.

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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 18, 2013
Ringling College and city collaborate to teach about drinking water

Ringling students in the Ecology of Water class develop creative ways to teach public about drinking water.

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Gladys and Stanley Shapiro
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Seaplace End of Season Party

Seaplace residents held a poolside end of season party Wednesday, April 17. Sonny's Barbecue catered the event; Patsy and Majella performed.

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Jo Ann Nair and Mary Marthaler, event co-chairwomen
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Islander Club End of Season Party

The Islander Club held a poolside party Wednesday, April 17, to celebrate the end of season. Ciao Italia catered the event.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 18, 2013
One dead in I-75 crash in East County

A resident of North Port died in a vehicle accident on Interstate 75 Wednesday.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 18, 2013
Solar marvel featured at Suncoast Boast Show

A solar-powered pontoon boat is one of the displays at the Suncoast Boat Show of Downtown Sarasota, which runs from April 19, to April 21.

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Senior Jessica Cadorette hit a single to leadoff the bottom of the second inning.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River vs. Venice

The Braden River High softball team defeated Venice 2-0 in the Class 7A-District 11 semifinals April 16. Senior Courtney Mirabella pitched a complete game, allowing three hits while striking out 15. With the win, the Lady Pirates will host Sarasota in tonight's district championship.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 18, 2013
Free summer camp kick-off party upcoming

Bath & Racquet Fitness Club will hold a free kids summer camp kick-off party April 20.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 18, 2013
Riverview junior records third-place finish

Riverview High junior Kadi Pallastrone shot a 12-over par 79 to finished third in the Girls 15-18 Division of the College Prep Series at USF tournament April 6-7.

  • East County
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Alana Opie as Daisy Hilton and Danae DeShazer as Violet Hilton. Courtesy photo.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 18, 2013
Community theater cast joins to raise money for a musician

The Players cast of "Side Show" creates fundraising campaign via crowdfunding to garner enough cash for a pit musician

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 18, 2013
Questions remain for Warm Mineral Springs

An all-day mediation session between Sarasota County and North Port city commissioners April 17, offered a tentative plan for the future of the environmental oddity.

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