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  • Spencer Fordin
  • April 19, 2022
This Week in A+E: April 21-27

It's a circus week in Sarasota, and there will also be prime time entertainment in the form of concerts, theater, comedians and art exhibitions.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 19, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: A dissatisfied customer

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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Hallie Monserez was a defender and captain on the Cardinal Mooney girls soccer team. She was named to the FHSAA/Florida Dairy Farmers All-Academic Team on April 6.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 19, 2022
Cardinal Mooney senior athlete named to Academic All-State Team

Lakewood Ranch's Hallie Monserez's 4.0 GPA and excellence in three sports earns her state award.

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  • Sports
Connie Schindewolf and Alexis Ferrara discuss the start of turtle season.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • April 19, 2022
Longboat Key Turtle Watch patrollers start preseason walks

Although nesting season doesn't start until May 1, some turtles arrive before their scheduled time.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Instructor Pat Knowles (right) demonstrates the features of the CERT backpack.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 19, 2022
CERT training builds skills needed for a safer community

Lakewood Ranch Community Emergency Response Team members receive emergency training from the experts.

  • East County
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Ricardo Rhodes and the Sarasota Ballet are primed for another high flying season. (Courtesy Photo: Matthew Holler)
    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • April 18, 2022
Old classics and new ones keep Sarasota Ballet on pointe

Ashton, Balanchine and David Bintley are all in the repertoire for the upcoming season of the Sarasota Ballet.

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Junior Samantha Rees looks over a map. Rees ended the season ranked No. 1 in the state for the female green team, which is the advanced team. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 18, 2022
LRHS's JROTC orienteering team sees success at state championship

Lakewood Ranch High School junior Samantha Rees ranked No. 1 in the state in orienteering.

  • East County
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The cast for WBTT’s ‘Broadway in Black’ includes (standing, l-r) Stephen White Jr., Syreeta S. Banks, Katherine Taylor, Ariel Blue and Leon S. Pitts; (floor) Michael Mendez (Photo by Sorcha Augustine)
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 18, 2022
WBTT hits all the right notes in 'Broadway in Black'

“Broadway in Black” sings the praises of Broadway’s Black heritage in Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe’s reprise performance.

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About 20 people attended the electric vehicle workshop presented by Sarasota County last week at Town Hall.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 18, 2022
Presentation explains ins and outs of electric cars

Charging facts, how EVs fit into Longboaters' lifestyles were among the topics covered.

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  • News
Lisa Burns, the owner of Farmhouse Animal and Nature Sanctuary, spends time with Valentine, one of the horses at the sanctuary. Burns says every donation makes a difference at the sanctuary. Photo by Liz Ramos.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 18, 2022
Lakewood Ranch-area nonprofits have high hopes for the Giving Challenge

East County nonprofits hope Giving Challenge allows them to make a greater impact.

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One man dies in State Road 64 accident near Myakka.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 17, 2022
Man dies after Sunday crash on State Road 64 near Myakka

One-vehicle crash on State Road 64 leads to death of Wauchula man.

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    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • April 17, 2022
Kids scatter in search of Easter jackpot at Sarasota Jungle Gardens

The Jungle Trails and Bunny Tails annual egg bonanza drew a shoulder-to-shoulder crowd on Good Friday.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • April 17, 2022
Families meet for Southside Egg Hunt

The annual egg hunt was held April 16.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • April 16, 2022
Siesta Key hosts egg hunt party

The Easter event was held April 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 16, 2022
Eggstravaganza egg hunt puts families in the Easter spirit in Sarasota

More than 1,000 families gather at the Mall at University Town Center for egg hunts and live entertainment.

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