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Enjoy the Sarasota Open, Beast Feast and Siesta Fiesta this weekend - learn more in today's headlines!
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • April 12, 2013
April 12: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Gas leak closes Osprey Avenue; Authorities search for former Centre Shops pharmacy operator; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic; Weekend Best Bets

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Speakers included Nancy Schlossberg Tom Esselman, Harry Hobson and John Overton
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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club

At the Thursday, April 11 Tiger Bay Club meeting, experts in the field of aging discussed ways to improve quality of life among senior citizens, as well Sarasota's unique opportunity to be a national leader in the field of positive aging. Nancy Schlossberg, cofounder of both the Institute for the Ages and the Winter Forum moderated the discussion, which included Tiger Bay Club members Tom Esselman, CEO of the Institute for the Ages, Harry Hobson, president and CEO of Plymouth Harbor and John Overton, CEO and president of the Pines of Sarasota.

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One square mile around the intersection of Osprey and Rose Street was closed, said Officer Linda DeNiro, Sarasota Police Department spokeswoman.
  • By Roger Drouin and Alex Mahadevan
  • April 12, 2013
Gas leak closes Osprey Avenue

Sarasota police and firefighters are on the scene.

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Chair of People for Trees Alice White, Melissa Scolaro Youth – Adult Partnership Award recipient Cody Huntley and Director of People for Trees Valerie Ollinger
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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Community Youth Development 17th Anniversary Celebration

Community Youth Development hosted their 17th annual CYD Celebration Thursday, April 11 at the Sarasota Yacht Club to recognize youth and adult volunteers and 16 years of service to Sarasota County.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 12, 2013
Sarasota County to upgrade softball lighting

The county seeks a contractor to install LED lighting at the 17th Street Softball Complex.

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Up this weekend: the men's qualifying rounds and the Nick Bollettieri Pro-Am Event, which pits eight mere mortals against eight Sarasota Open contestants.
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 12, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Open

Tournament will include both veteran standouts and up-and-coming players.

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  • Roger Drouin
  • April 12, 2013
Red Bug Slough restoration work to begin

Sarasota County has contracted with Ecosystems Technologies, Inc. of Ft. Myers for restoration of Red Bug Slough.

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Jim Allan, Paul Tarantino, Jocelyn Stevens, Bunny Skirboll, Sandra Hanna and Roxie Jerde
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 11, 2013
Compeer Cocktail Reception

Compeer Cocktail Reception

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Sarasota Police identified a man in dark glasses shown in a surveillance video taking cash from a teller as 35-year-old Gregory Thompson.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 11, 2013
Manatee deputies arrest robbery suspect

Manatee County Sheriff's Office arrested 35-year-old Gregory Thompson Thursday, April 11, on a warrant for a Sarasota bank robbery the previous day.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 11, 2013
Deputies arrest shooting suspect

Richard Tarton confessed to shooting another man five times March 23, during an April 9 interview with Sarasota Police.

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Plover nesting season off to a rough start — learn more in today's headlines!
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 11, 2013
April 11: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota Police in search of a homeless man wanted for robbery; Residents protest Benderson project; Manatee Planning Commission to vote code to allow chickens; Plover nesting season off to a rough start

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 11, 2013
Deputies arrest armed prolific offender

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office charged a man with eight felonies April 11, after discovering drugs and a loaded pistol in his pockets.

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Esteemed tennis coach Nick Bollettieri called IMG Academy student Christian Harrison, 18, one of the sport’s rising stars.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 11, 2013
Local tennis player opens up before Sarasota Open

IMG Academy student Christian Harrison has overcome wrist and hamstring injuries in recent years.

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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 11, 2013
Community Youth Development honors hardworking youth and adults

CYD aims to empower youth to be leaders in their community and will recognize youth stand-outs tonight.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 11, 2013
Sarasota Police seek homeless man for robbery

Police allege 35-year-old Gregory Thompson threatened a teller at a downtown Sarasota Fifth Third Bank Wednesday, April 10, and fled on foot.

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