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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • April 25, 2012
Castaway

Enjoy this week's castaway cartoon.

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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 25, 2012
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  • April 24, 2012
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The tentative date for finalist interviews is June 15 and 16 in Sarasota. City staff has reserved the Grand Foyer at the Van Wezel for a “Meet the Candidates” reception the evening of June 15.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 24, 2012
Sarasota city manager list of 104 revealed

The tentative date for finalist interviews is June 15 and 16 in Sarasota after the search consultant further reduces the list of candidates.

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Carmen Diaz, played by Pamela Kurpiewski, 7th grade, sings while the company backs her up during “There She Goes/Fame”.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 24, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SSAS performs FAME, Jr.

Students at Sarasota School of the Arts wanted the crowd to leave remembering their names this past Friday, April 20, and Saturday, April 21, when they performed Fame, Jr.

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The suspects attempted to defraud a store clerk of $11,000 before he realized it was a scam and called police Monday while the suspects were still in the store.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 24, 2012
Five St. Petersburg residents arrested in Sarasota

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has arrested five St. Petersburg residents in a scheme to steal approximately $11,000 in merchandise.

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Booker High School Key Club members Janae Bryant, 17, Venesha Bryant, 18, Sandi Jackson, 18, and Akira Peterson, 18, pose with Congressman Vern Buchanan, Friday, April 20, at the Golden Apple Dinner Theater.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 24, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Buchanan talks at Sarasota Kiwanis Club meeting

The Sarasota Kiwanis Club had Congressman Vern Buchanan attend their most recent meeting, Friday, April 20, at the Golden Apple Dinner Theater.

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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 24, 2012
Fruitville Road paving to finish by end of week

Without weather delays, paving is expected to be completed by Friday, April 27.

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The Sarasota Military Academy Drum Line began the fair with a performance.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 24, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Veterans Appreciation Fair at Sarasota Military Academy

Congressman Vern Buchanan hosted a Veteran's Appreciation Fair Saturday, April 21, at the Sarasota Military Academy. The fair featured booths with information about services for veterans, and the Sarasota Military Academy Drum Line performed before Congressman Buchanan addressed the audience.

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Scott Anderson and Graci McGillicuddy
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  • April 23, 2012
Community Video Archives Hall of Fame Luncheon

Community Video Archives Hall of Fame Luncheon

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  • April 23, 2012
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Earl Mehlenbacher presents the Queen of the Hop, Diane Hart, with her flowers.
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  • April 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Sinai Sock Hop

Temple Sinai held a sock hop as their fundraising event, Saturday, April 21.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 23, 2012
Controversial mural art painted over

The "Fast Life" mural that many believe imitates gang was painted over earlier this month.

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Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid was hired earlier this year
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  • April 23, 2012
Sarasota County aims to help businesses

Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid, hired earlier this year, has created a new team of employees dedicated to business and economic development.

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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 23, 2012
Victim Tribute to be held April 24

The Sarasota County Victim Advisory Council will host its annual Victim Tribute on Tuesday, April 24.

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