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Ed Stanton, Donna Farina, Rick Gress and Barry McClure
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  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Mother's Day Dash

Sarasota Yacht Club held a Mother's Day Dash featuring an exciting regatta followed by a poolside party and buffet on Saturday, May 10. Although this is the first year for the race, the club hopes to make it an annual event.

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Carlos Arevalo, Destiny Sowell, Daniel Hoy and Samantha Wallice Villacorta
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Military Academy Prom

Sarasota Military Academy held its annual prom Saturday, May 10, at Michael's On East. To mark the end of the academic year, students spent the evening dining and dancing.

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China Roberts and Jacob Baxter
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota High School Prom

Sarasota High School held its annual prom Saturday, May 10, at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota. Students enjoyed dinner and dancing at the masquerade-themed evening.

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Girls Inc. participants shout a cheer before the run.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Run for the Music 5K

Hundreds of runners gathered May 10, at Lakewood Ranch High School, for the Lakewood Ranch High School band program's Run for the Music 5K.

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Joe Hembree and Sara Blackwell
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Argus Foundation 'Low Country Boil'

The Argus Foundation held its annual 'Meet and Greet Our Government Officials' at its Low Country Boil Friday, May 9, at Sarasota Outboard Club. The evening invited members to mingle with government officials from Sarasota and Manatee Counties while enjoying an all you-can-eat pot luck dinner. "I come every year for the camaraderie and the ability to interact with the public casually" says Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent.

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Kruegle has volunteered at FISH Boatworks for almost 3 years.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 9, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: The Art of Boat Building

Longboat Key resident Herman Kruegle assists Rick Stewart in the restoration of an old wooden boat on Friday, May 9, at FISH Boatworks in Cortez Fishing Village.

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Following brunch guests can catch the final concert of the Spring Music Series, performed by Yesterdayze.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 9, 2014
Weekend Best Bet: Selby Gardens Mother's Day Brunch

Enjoy the gardens with loved ones before sitting down for brunch catered by Michael's On East Sunday, May 11.

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Bryn Dulitz, Sasha Sumskoy, Dean Thompson, Micah Jodhan, Sam Elnaggar and Emily Freed of the Boston Red Sox.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Ashton Elementary's World Series Games

Ashton Elementary fifth grade students went up to bat at the school's annual World Series Games Friday, May 9, at Twin Lakes Park. The students were divided into Major League Baseball teams, such as the Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves and Toronto Blue Jays, to recreate the World Series Games. Those who didn't play helped off the field with concession stand vendors, security guards and cheerleaders.

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Michael Lawson sits with her son, Malachi, 3.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Kiddie Academy Mother's Day

Children at Kiddie Academy enjoyed special time with their mothers May 8 and May 9, during a special Mother's Day tea party event, at the school.

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Michelle Ragni's class of 3 and 4 year olds prepare for a breakfast feast.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: All God's Children Mother's Day

Children at All God's Preschool at Living Lord Lutheran Church celebrated their mothers May 9, during special festivities at the school.

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  • May 8, 2014
Obituary: Kenneth Hugh Barr

Kenneth Hugh Barr, 73, of Sarasota, died May 8.

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The remaining work on the Bay Island seawall replacement project should take six months, according to Sarasota County staff.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 8, 2014
Siesta seawall project moves ahead

Sarasota County commissioners gave staff approval Wednesday, to proceed with the Bay Island Park seawall replacement project.

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    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 8, 2014
Looking for love

Siesta Key residents along the Grand Canal have a new neighbor, Mr. T the gopher tortoise.

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Prior to May 5, the Sarasota Christian softball team had not played for a regional title since 2004. The girls captured their first Final Four berth with a 7-6 victory over Vero Beach Master's Academy.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 8, 2014
Historic Run

The Sarasota Christian School softball team captured its first Class 2A-Region 3 regional title and Final Four berth May 5.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 8, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

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