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Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight today announced the capture of 31 suspects as part of a six-day child predator sting operation.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 14, 2012
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrests 31 in child predator sting

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested 31 as part of a sting operation aimed at rounding up child predators.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 14, 2012
Women Helping Women Luncheon raises $49,000

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County announced a two-to-one matching opportunity up to $10,000 made possible by an anonymous donor.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kate Honea, Ricardo Graziano, Hillary Steele, Danielle Brown and Ricki Bertoni
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Our Season of Dreams Luncheon

Friends of the Sarasota Ballet held a luncheon and panel discussion about the 2011/2012 ballet season, Monday, May 14, at Michael's on East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Pearce Rouwhorst and Jessie Boswell
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Booker High School Prom

Booker High School students and their dates gathered at Michael's on East Saturday, May 12, to dance the night away at prom. The night was Paris-themed, and guests enjoyed food, drink and dance.

  • Sarasota
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Kai Cameron enjoys a snow cone.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Phillippi Shores Spring Fling

Students and their families gathered at Phillippi Shores Elementary Friday, March 11, to celebrate spring in style. The playground was transformed into a carnival featuring bounce houses, rock climbing walls and various games and booths.

  • Sarasota
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Janet Weidner, Harlee Johnson and Kayley Smith
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences Toracon

Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences held its first annual anime and gaming convention, called Toracon, Saturday, May 12. Students joined vendors and visitors from the community, as they dressed in costumes, played games, attended demonstrations and shared their interest in anime. Organizer Liz Smith said the idea for Toracon came from SSAS student's desire to hold their own convention, much like the larger ones held across the state.

  • Sarasota
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The Northwest kicks off the festival with its set.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Harvey Milk Festival

The third day of the Harvey Milk Festival kicked off with live music Saturday, May 12, in Five Points Park. Community members gathered to remember the life and political career of Harvey Milk and enjoy art, music, film and vendors.

  • Arts + Culture
The Sarasota Herald-Tribune may soon be looking for a new publisher if H-T Publisher Diane McFarlin is selected to be a dean at her alma mater at the end of the month. File photo.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 14, 2012
Sarasota Herald-Tribune publisher seeks college dean position

The publisher of the Sarasota Herald-Tribune confirmed for employees last week she's in the running for a dean position at the University of Florida.

  • Sarasota
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The meeting is from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 15 at the Landings Administration Complex, 1980 Landings Blvd.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 14, 2012
Sarasota County School Board to get business partner update

The superintendent, board and staff will be updated on implementation of an advertising policy and the other counties doing the same.

  • Sarasota
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Alicia Stevens leads the class in a stretch, Thursday, May 10, during Vinyasa & Vino at the Hyatt Regency.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Third Annual Vinyasa & Vino

More than 30 people attended the 3rd annual Vinyasa & Vino event, Thursday, May 10, at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota. Local yoga instructor Alicia Stevens organized the yoga and wine event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Michael Neuman, 9, and his mom, Michelle, pick out sweets from the dessert table, Sunday, May 13, at the Selby Gardens Mother’s Day Brunch.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Mother's Day Brunch at Selby Gardens

Mothers, grandmothers and great-grandmothers were treated to a lavish brunch with their loved ones, Sunday, May 13, at Selby Gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Melody Ramos, 8, works on properly placing her “hikae” into her arrangement.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Ikebana class at Gulf Gate Library

Members of Ikebana International Sarasota taught more than 40 students the basic elements of creating Ikebana flower arrangements from the Sogetsu School of Ikebana, Saturday, May 12, at the Gulf Gate Library. The children each made their own arrangements and took them home to present to their mothers as Mother's Day gifts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mary Jane and Stan Antrim
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • May 11, 2012
Hurricane Bash Golf Tournament and Celebrity Chef Showcase

Hurricane Bash Golf Tournament and Celebrity Chef Showcase

  • Black Tie
Join Loren Mayo for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 11, 2012
May 11: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mayor Suzanne Atwell will lead the city as mayor for another year. Commissioner Willie Shaw became the city’s new vice mayor.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 11, 2012
Atwell re-elected mayor for another year

For the next year, the mayor of Sarasota will be Suzanne Atwell, and the city's vice mayor will be Willie Shaw.

  • Sarasota
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