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  • April 9, 2018
Deputies looking for car involved in aggravated battery of motorcyclist

A video taken by a witness depicts a gray Mazda 3 striking a motorcyclist and causing him to crash on the side of the road.

  • Sarasota
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Ali Wentworth shares stories at RCLA's Town Hall Lecture Series.
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 9, 2018
Actress Ali Wentworth dishes on life, love and aging

Actress, author and comedian Ali Wentworth brings the laughs at RCLA's final 2018 Town Hall Lecture.

  • Sarasota
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RCLA 2019 Town Hall chairwoman Mitzie Henson announces the lineup for next year's series.
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 9, 2018
Comey, Shaq, Wikipedia founder among 2019 RCLA series speakers

Tickets go on sale May 1.

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  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 7, 2018
A roaring good time at Big Cat Habitat’s Jungle Jam

Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary hosted its Jungle Jam fundraiser on April 7.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 7, 2018
Run for the Turtles races into 32nd year

The annual event had more than 1,000 participants on April 7.

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    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • April 6, 2018
Alta Vista student “poked” other student with pocket knife on campus

An elementary student was suspended after bringing a pocket knife to school. No one was injured.

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  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 6, 2018
Child Protection Centers thanks community partners at Blue Ribbon Breakfast

Child Protection Center’s 14th Annual Blue Ribbon Breakfast honors those who serve through all facets of child abuse prevention and awareness.

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  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 5, 2018
Food for thought at USF Sarasota-Manatee's Soul Food Symposium

Students and community members come together to learn about the soul behind soul food.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • April 5, 2018
Fruitville Elementary students back in class after evacuation

No injuries were reported, and officials believe it was an issue with an air conditioning unit.

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Lindsay Kaighin patrols the net during a Riverview practice.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 5, 2018
Rams girls lacrosse finding success behind first-year goalie

Riverview is 9-1 on the season.

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Riverview grad Brion Whitley played in the NCAA Tournament with Murray State University. Photo courtesy Dave Winder/Murray State Athletics.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 5, 2018
Racing to the top: Sarasota native talks his NCAA Tournament experience

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 5, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: April 5

Mary Tygh Parks captured this landscape at Myakka River State Park.

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Gracie Mullett.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 5, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Gracie Mullett

The Sarasota Christian sophomore talks curveballs and staying positive.

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A home in Red Rock Terrace tops all transactions in this week’s real estate, selling recently for $4.5 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 5, 2018
Red Rock Terrace home sells for $4.5 million

Residential real estate transactions for March 19-23.

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Sarasota High School students currently cross School Avenue during the day to get from one segment of the campus to the other — which the school district sees as a security concern.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 5, 2018
Residents oppose School Avenue closure

At a future meeting with the city, Sarasota County Schools wants to discuss closing a segment of the road to unite the Sarasota High School campus.

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