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Alex Mahadevan
May 21, 2012

Some Sarasota students outpace state

Ten percent more Sarasota County public school students had proficient scores on the Spring FCAT reading test than state totals.

Sarasota
News

Rachel S. OHara
May 21, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: SHS Prom - Casino Royale

Sarasota High School students enjoyed an evening at the "Casino Royale", Saturday, May 19, at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
May 21, 2012

Forum introduces state attorney candidates

Tea Party Manatee on Tuesday will host a forum with candidates for the 12th Judicial Circuit State Attorney position.

East County
News

By Jessi Smith
May 20, 2012

Sarasota Ranked #1 Destination for the Arts in AmericanStyle Magazine's Annual List

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

Nick Friedman
May 20, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Youth Rock Paper Scissors Tournament

Members of the Pine View Key Club, Sarasota Middle School students and the Siesta Key Kiwanis Club celebrated the end of the year with a barbecue and rock, paper scissors tournament. Participants went head to head through several rounds of play until a champion was crowned. Gift cards were awarded to the final competitors. This year's champion was Catherine Anderson.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
May 20, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El Blessing of the Animals

Rabbi Brenner Glickman reminded Temple Emanu-El members of the importance of animal companionship and the roles pets play in our lives Saturday, May 18. Rabbi Glickman delivered a scripture-inspired message about animals before personally blessing guests' pets, and a veterinarian was on hand to provide routine check ups.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
May 20, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Buddy Bowling

The first and sixth grade buddies went on their annual Buddy Bowling field trip, Friday, April 18, at Sarasota Lanes.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
May 20, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Southside's Romeo and Juliet

The fourth grade students of Taunya Fogleman's class at Southside Elementary performed William Shakespeare's tragic love story Romeo and Juliet, Thursday, May 17, and Friday, May 18, at Southside Elementary.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
May 20, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: The 9th Annual Downtown Sarasota Craft Festival

The 9th Annual Downtown Sarasota Craft Festival brought hundreds of people out to peruse, buy and enjoy a variety of arts and crafts, Saturday, May 19, and Sunday, May 20, along Main Street and in 5 points park.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Stephen Warne
May 19, 2012

Call to Action: Love is Equal, but We Aren't!

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

Pam Eubanks
May 19, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: 'Jonah's Druthers' Musical

Children at St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church brought the biblical story of Jonah to life May 19, with a special musical performance of "Jonah's Druthers."