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  • By Kathryn Parks
  • April 11, 2013
The Backstage Blogger interviews playwright Jack Gilhooley

The Backstage Blogger interviews playwright Jack Gilhooley

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  • By Joe Hendricks
  • April 11, 2013
Embracing Our Differences sends diversity message loud and clear

Embracing Our Differences sends diversity message loud and clear

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Jim Allan, Paul Tarantino, Jocelyn Stevens, Bunny Skirboll, Sandra Hanna and Roxie Jerde
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  • April 11, 2013
Compeer Cocktail Reception

Compeer Cocktail Reception

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  • April 11, 2013
Don’t judge a restaurant by its name

Don’t judge a restaurant by its name

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  • By Bonnie Silvestri
  • April 11, 2013
A play about redemption and love at Florida Studio Theatre

A play about redemption and love at Florida Studio Theatre

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  • By The Insider
  • April 11, 2013
7 MUST SEE MOVIES: 4/11 Sarasota Film Festival

7 MUST SEE MOVIES: 4/11 Sarasota Film Festival

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Sarasota Police identified a man in dark glasses shown in a surveillance video taking cash from a teller as 35-year-old Gregory Thompson.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 11, 2013
Manatee deputies arrest robbery suspect

Manatee County Sheriff's Office arrested 35-year-old Gregory Thompson Thursday, April 11, on a warrant for a Sarasota bank robbery the previous day.

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Ajay Patel operated three pharmacies in Manatee County, including the former Medicine Shoppe in the Centre Shops.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • April 11, 2013
Authorities search for former Centre Shops pharmacy operator

Ajay Patel, 39, is accused of filling prescriptions as part of a drug-trafficking operation.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 11, 2013
Deputies arrest shooting suspect

Richard Tarton confessed to shooting another man five times March 23, during an April 9 interview with Sarasota Police.

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Plover nesting season off to a rough start — learn more in today's headlines!
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 11, 2013
April 11: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota Police in search of a homeless man wanted for robbery; Residents protest Benderson project; Manatee Planning Commission to vote code to allow chickens; Plover nesting season off to a rough start

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  • April 11, 2013
Deputies arrest armed prolific offender

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office charged a man with eight felonies April 11, after discovering drugs and a loaded pistol in his pockets.

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Esteemed tennis coach Nick Bollettieri called IMG Academy student Christian Harrison, 18, one of the sport’s rising stars.
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 11, 2013
Local tennis player opens up before Sarasota Open

IMG Academy student Christian Harrison has overcome wrist and hamstring injuries in recent years.

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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 11, 2013
Community Youth Development honors hardworking youth and adults

CYD aims to empower youth to be leaders in their community and will recognize youth stand-outs tonight.

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  • April 11, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Resident opposes cell tower

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The move would be the first step toward allowing chickens in residential areas in Manatee County.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • April 11, 2013
Manatee Planning Commission to vote on amending code to allow chickens

The Manatee County Planning Commission will vote today on whether to modify a land-development code amendment that will remove "chickens/poultry" from the definition of farm animals.

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