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John Pyle of Sarasota was arrested nearly five years after disappearing while facing multiple counts of child pornography.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 13, 2022
Sarasota man arrested in Mexico on child pornography charges from 2016

John Pyle’s nearly 5-year flight from justice ends after his arrest near Cancun, Mexico. He awaits extradition from Miami to Sarasota.

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Seaward Development promises its plans will pay homage to Mira Mar's 100-year history. (Courtesy photo)
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  • Louis Llovio
  • June 13, 2022
Mira Mar building could be demolished to build more downtown condos

Sarasota-based Seaward Development promises its plan will pay homage to Mira Mar's 100-year history.

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Sarasota's Bay Runner trolley service has transported more than 41,000 passengers between downtown and Lido Key in its first three full months of operation. (File photo)
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 13, 2022
City earns top mobility award marks for Bay Runner, e-scooter programs

Still in their infancy, Sarasota's Bay Runner and e-scooter/e-bike programs are met with international acclaim.

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Peninsula Sarasota and its 23 luxury condominiums will occupy this site on Golden Gate Point if approved by the Sarasota City Commission. (Photo by Andrew Warfield)
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 13, 2022
More condos headed to Golden Gate Point

The city's Planning Board unanimously approves the 23-unit Peninsula Sarasota luxury condo development at Golden Gate Point.

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Officer Jeremy Christie rescued a baby mockingbird near Lido Beach.
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • June 13, 2022
Police officer rescues a mockingbird

Sarasota Officer Jeremy Christie transported the mockingbird to Save Our Seabirds.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • June 12, 2022
The Exchange awards local art groups and students

More than $300,000 was awarded to 18 arts organizations and 15 students on June 9.

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Sarasota's John Savage volunteers as the "Hawkeye," who keeps his eye on the rowers from the top of the finish tower to make sure they stay safe.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 11, 2022
Sarasota's Nathan Benderson Park seeks more volunteers

With additional events upcoming, Nathan Benderson Park issues call for more volunteers.

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Niko Goesel waves from her car.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • June 11, 2022
Pride car parade drives through downtown Sarasota

The Project Pride SRQ parade was held Sat. 11.

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Keira, Xiamara, Alana and Celena Eberly had their faces painted.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • June 11, 2022
Mote celebrates World Oceans Day with interactive education

Games, experiments and painted faces filled the courtyard at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium.

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The Sarasota Music Festival brings early career professionals and accomplished virtuosos for a slate of 14 local performances. (Photo: Daniel Perales)
    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • June 11, 2022
Bradenton native takes center stage at Sarasota Music Festival

Graeme Sugden attended these halls as a youngster, and now he's playing them as a professional musician.

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The Van Wezel Foundation has named Julie Schwartz director of development.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 10, 2022
Van Wezel Foundation brings new director of development from Carnegie Hall

Julie Schwartz brings to the Van Wezel Foundation two decades of experience with renowned cultural organizations, including the renowned New York City venue.

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Although a final decision has yet to be made on an indoor gymnasium at Premier Park, this sketch by Manatee County shows that a gym could be placed next to the $13.6 million aquatics facility, which has been approved. (Courtesy)
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 10, 2022
Manatee exec says indoor gymnasium would be boon for tourism

Elliott Falcione says Premier Park in Lakewood Ranch should have an indoor athletic facility component.

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Tidewell Hospice employees Tami Caruso, Maria Paliotta and Kristen Franke, chat over barbecue during the open house.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • June 10, 2022
Robert Toale & Sons opens Celebration of Life Center in Lakewood Ranch with a bash

The Celebration of Life Center opened with a ribbon-cutting June 8.

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Myakka City's Kimberley Barr is honored at the Young Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony May 15 at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center in Punta Gorda. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 10, 2022
Myakka City Girl Scout earns gold with Project Prom Dress

Kimberley Barr earns Girl Scouts Gold Award by making prom attire available to students.

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The church chose not to alter its sanctuary building, opting instead to build the events center that currently awaits construction.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • June 10, 2022
Living Lord Lutheran Church in Lakewood Ranch begins expansion

The new construction project will introduce a 2,274-square-foot events hall.

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