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  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 6, 2023
Public input sought for Fruitville Road roundabout art

The three finalists for the latest roundabout sculpture will meet with the Public Art Committee, and the public, on April 18.

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  • News
Willa Carpenter and Erin O'Connor in Asolo Rep's production of "Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help."
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  • Marty Fugate
  • April 6, 2023
Director discusses memory, family, time travel of Asolo Rep play

Coming-of-age comedy “Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help” explores giving the birds and the bees talk — and when that conversation goes awry.

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Class members practice at The Glenridge Fitness Center and Spa on March 29.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • April 6, 2023
Zumba class at The Glenridge keeps senior residents moving

Attendees said the physical fitness, friendships and sense of engagement they find in the experience keep them returning.

  • Sarasota
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The VFW Braden River Post 12055 marches in the 2022 Tribute to Heroes Parade.
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  • Jay Heater
  • April 6, 2023
Will you take a stroll to honor veterans in Tribute to Heroes Parade?

The annual Lakewood Ranch parade to honor veterans and first responders is seeking participants.

  • East County
  • Opinion
A portion of the cost of the new Sarasota County Administration Center is among the projects earmarked for funding by Surtax IV revenue.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 6, 2023
County plans $170 million in penny-tax spending

From the new administration building to park improvements, Sarasota County commissioners hear proposed capital projects funded by the penny sales tax.

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Nancy Detert was elected to the Sarasota County Commission in 2016.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 5, 2023
Sarasota County Commissioner Nancy Detert has died

The veteran county commissioner and vice chair died at her home on Wednesday.

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Former Sailor Ben McCabe is now a senior catcher at UCF.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 5, 2023
Spring sports athletes from Sarasota take their cuts

These players have started their seasons on fire at the NCAA level.

  • Sarasota
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An emergency dredge was completed in summer 2022, but another has become necessary.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • April 5, 2023
Beer Can Island dredge work to begin this month

The entire project on Longboat Key's north end is expected to be completed in July.

  • Longboat Key
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Cardinal Mooney senior Sean Laureano.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 5, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Sean Laureano

Laureano is the lone senior on the Cardinal Mooney High boys lacrosse team.

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  • By Friends of the Lakewood Ranch Library
  • April 5, 2023
Libraries are for Everyone!

A new library is coming to Lakewood Ranch!

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Nannette and Mark Cobb spent their lives working for other people, so they decided to go their own way and buy a toy store.
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  • Jay Heater
  • April 5, 2023
Learning Express owners squish and slime their way to a new life

The owners of the new toy store in the Shoppes at University Center risked their savings to enter an industry that some view as failing.

  • East County
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Arthur Ancowitz and partner Ina Schnell
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • April 5, 2023
Longboat Key philanthropist Ina Schnell dies at 93

Ina Schnell supported numerous local nonprofits and served on the board of the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.

  • Longboat Key
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The Sarasota downtown and bay front luxury condo market remains robust among second home buyers.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 5, 2023
Sarasota region among the nation's hottest second home markets

At more than 35% of all mortgages written for second residences, the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton metro area ranks 17th nationally.

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A 2021 survey showed an 18% decline in seagrass in Sarasota Bay. Seagrass affects more than 75% of marine life. File photo
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • April 5, 2023
Water conservation essential to maintain drinkable supply

In 2040, Florida could be short about 337 million gallons of drinking water per day, a UF water resources program assistant told Longboat Key residents.

  • Longboat Key
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Andrew Warren, Rick Wilson and Club President Arlene Skversky
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • April 5, 2023
Rick Wilson roasts Gov. Ron DeSantis at Democratic luncheon

On April 4, the co-founder of The Lincoln Project spoke to the Longboat Key Democratic Club.

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