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Anyone with information should contact the Sarasota Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division at 954-7070.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 23, 2013
Sarasota Police investigate shooting

The Sarasota Police Department found two men with gunshot wounds after 11 a.m. Monday, April 22, at a residence on the 1900 block of 32nd Street.

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Both died of apparent gunshot wounds.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 23, 2013
Sarasota deputies investigate apparent murder-suicide

Sarasota County Sheriff's deputies found the bodies of a mother and her son after a suspected murder-suicide at 2:50 p.m. Monday, April 22.

  • Sarasota
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Jerry Genova, president of the Friends of The Sarasota Ballet, with chairwoman Mafalda Neikrug
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 22, 2013
Spring Variations

Spring Variations

  • Black Tie
Honorees Nate Jacobs, Isabel Norton, Janice Zarro and Charlie Huisking
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 22, 2013
Hall of Fame Luncheon

Hall of Fame Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Sarasota sophomore Avery Miller makes contact in the bottom of the top of the second inning.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota at Braden River

The Sarasota High softball team fell to Braden River 1-0 in the Class 7A-District 11 championship April 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 22, 2013
Deputies investigate law enforcement impersonators

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office urges caution after a Sarasota couple reported being pulled over by armed men pretending to be deputies.

  • Sarasota
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An East County 7-Eleven was robbed - learn more in today's headlines!
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • April 22, 2013
April 22: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Body of missing boy is found; East County 7-Eleven robbed; Maio fils first finance report for 2014 election; Black Tie Untied

  • Longboat Key
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Dr. Kumar Mahadevan will become Mote's president emeritus after leading the organization for 27 years.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 22, 2013
Buchanan honors longtime Mote CEO

U.S. Representative Vern Buchanan honored longtime Mote president and CEO Dr. Kumar Mahadevan in a speech.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 22, 2013
Maio files first finance report for 2014 election

Sarasota County Commission candidate Alan Maio has raised more than $51,000 for his campaign since Jan. 1, according to an April 11 finance filing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Anyone with information should contact Detective DeFrancisco at 954-7094.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 22, 2013
Sarasota Police seek robbery suspect

The Sarasota Police Department released five photos of the suspect in a robbery on the North Trail Friday, April 19.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Work in the right-of-ways between Swift Road, Bee Ridge Road, Lockwood Ridge Road and Dueby Street may reduce streets to one lane at times.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 22, 2013
Tree trimming closes Webber Street lane

Sarasota County contractors will close the left eastbound lane of Webber Street between Beneva Road and Lockwood Ridge Road beginning today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Honorary chairwoman Gerri Aaron and chairwoman Joy Rogers
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 21, 2013
2013 Greenfield Prize Award Presentation and Dinner

2013 Greenfield Prize Award Presentation and Dinner

  • Black Tie
Spencer Ross and Tyler Hunger
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Coach Dan Giguere Celebration of Life

Hundreds of skaters and members of the community filled Payne Skate Park Sunday, April 21, to celebrate the life of Coach Dan Giguere, who was killed in a car accident this February. Giguere was a skateboard enthusiast and teacher at Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences, and many young skaters came to celebrate his life.

  • Arts + Culture
Sisters Allison and Isabel Dunn dip their feet in the lake to cool off.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Oscar Sherer State Park 24th Annual Earth Day

Oscar Sherer State Park held its 24th Annual Earth Day celebration Sunday, April 21 to get the community to enjoy the park and the great outdoors. Entry was free and approximately 1,500 people came to the park for Earth Day. Community members enjoyed free kayaking, guided hikes, BBQ, kids games, a coloring contest, photo contest and live music all day long. 'We are always taking from the planet,' said Park Manager Tony Clements. 'This is a good way to come back to earth and make a difference.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chairs Larry and Nola Hietbrink, Allen and Stephanie Hochfelder, Marvin Albert and Gerri Aaron and Wayne and Mindy Rollins
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 20, 2013
Children First 'April in Paris' Gala

Children First 'April in Paris' Gala

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