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The Sarasota Police Department has not released the information of the driver killed in the crash, which forced emergency workers to close portions of University Parkway and Desoto Road after 6:50 p.m.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 3, 2013
Driver killed in University Parkway crash

Sarasota Police have not identified the driver of a four-door sedan who lost control of their vehicle and struck an SUV before 7 p.m. Sunday, June 2.

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Initial plans call for 400 parking spaces in the mixed-use project on State Street.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • June 3, 2013
Commissioners to review State Street mixed-use concepts

The City Commission will also discuss a public-private development on city-owned land in the Rosemary District.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 3, 2013
Sarasota County Commission to consider tourism plan

Visit Sarasota County anticipates five new hotels and one million annual visitors by 2020.

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Connor Grooms receives his boutonniere.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Pineview Graduation

Pineview School seniors celebrated high school graduation Sunday, June 2, at the Van Wezel. Students mingled backstage before receiving their diplomas in front of family and friends.

  • Sarasota
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Sergen Altas and Amy Galloza help Camila Alvarado with her cap.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Booker High Graduation

Booker High School seniors joined family and friends for a graduation ceremony Saturday, June 1, at Robarts Arena. Students and their guests filled the arena to bid farewell to the class of 2013.

  • Sarasota
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Vice President of the Class of 2013 Alyssa Antony walks at the head of her class to accept her diploma.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Riverview High School Class of 2013 Commencement

Riverview High School seniors attended their graduation Saturday, June 1, at Robarts Arena. Friends and family occupied every single seat in the arena, while others stood as 650 graduating seniors walked across the stage to accept their high-school diplomas. This was Riverview's 54th commencement.

  • Sarasota
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Alumni Director Virgene Linse photographs Carly Hunter, Alexis Gentle and Summer Dunn.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Out-of-Door Academy Class of 2013 Commencement

Fifty-two seniors walked across the stage Saturday, June 1, at the 15th Out-of-Door Academy commencement. The class of 2013 passed one of life's milestones as friends and family took photographs and clapped.

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YPG Chairman Sam Davidson reminds golfers to bid on silent auction items before it closes.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : YPG Golf Tournament

The Young Professional Group got together Friday, May 31 at TPC Prestancia for their third annual YPG Golf Tournament. Eighty members spent the day playing golf to raise funds for the YPG so they could give back to the community. 'It provides a great platform for members and non members to network outside of the office,' said Manager of Public Policy and YPG Program Coordinator at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Amy Mosshart.

  • Sarasota
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A graduating senior receives a congratulatory hug.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Suncoast Polytechnical High School Graduation

Suncoast Polytechnical High School graduated its first ever class Friday, May 31, at the Sarasota Opera House. The class of 127 seniors was the first class to graduate from the school, and the majority of the students have been at the school since freshman year.

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Graduates enter the Sarasota High School football field.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota High Graduation

Sarasota High School seniors and their families filled the school's football field, Friday, May 31, for a graduation ceremony. Students from the class of 2013 filed into the football field to receive their diplomas.

  • Sarasota
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Children leave Southside Elementary for the bus stop on the last day of school.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Southside Elementary students celebrate start of summer

Students at Southside Elementary Friday, May 31, celebrated the last day of school as they boarded the bus or hopped in parents' cars. Children grinned and giggled as they set out on the start of summer break.

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Merchants hope streetscape improvements, less panhandling and the strengthening economy bode well for the downtown's future.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 31, 2013
May 31: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Downtown merchants welcome changes; License cameras will start snapping soon on Longboat Key; Creative Healing: Paula Kozak;Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

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Topics at the conference could range from downtown density to ways to make Fruitville Road easier for pedestrians to cross.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • May 31, 2013
SemCon 2013 planned for Sarasota

An ad hoc committee made up of Sarasota downtown leaders met Thursday to go over the preliminary details of the conference.

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Alta Vista residents fill their plates.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Alta Vista Neighborhood Association Potluck

Members of the Alta Vista Neighborhood Association met Thursday, May 30, for a potluck dinner. In lieu of the organization's regular meeting, members relaxed for a social hour over homemade dishes.

  • Sarasota
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Rising pensions costs make up large part of the Sarasota City deficit
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 30, 2013
May 30: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Rising pensions costs contribute to Sarasota City deficit; Willowbrook residents sued for defamation; Colony Beach & Tennis Resort featured in 'The Lucky 6'; Iwo Jima veteran envisions a new monument; Pine View students unofficially break Guinness World Record

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