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The Sarasota County Fire Department is responding to a four-inch gas line break near South Tamiami Trail. Photo courtesy Sarasota County.
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  • David Conway
  • February 12, 2018
UPDATE: South Tamiami Trail reopens after gas leak

Authorities are responding to a gas line break at Jo An Drive and South Tamiami Trail, which has closed a portion of the state highway north of Stickney Point Road.

  • Sarasota
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  • Ryan Butler
  • February 12, 2018
Fundraising, voter turnout highlight enthusiasm behind special election

House District 72 candidates have outpaced fundraising totals from previous elections.

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The third-annual Baltimore Orioles Springfest takes place Feb. 17 at Ed Smith Stadium from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Courtesy photo.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 12, 2018
Third-annual Orioles Springfest set for Feb. 17

The event at Ed Smith Stadium features a Q&A session with Trey Mancini and the chance to play catch on the field.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • February 10, 2018
Art lovers enjoy Sarasota's downtown festival

Warm, sunny day brings out crowds.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 9, 2018
St. Martha dads and daughters dance it out

About 375 St. Martha Catholic School and St. Mary Academy fathers and daughters walked the red carpet at the annual Father Daughter Dance on Feb. 9.

  • Sarasota
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The Cougars will be manned on the sidelines by Paul Maechtle next season
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 9, 2018
Cardinal Mooney High names new football coach

The move comes a week after the departure of Drew Lascari.

  • Sarasota
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The City Commission expressed interest in using any damages from the lawsuit to help fund social programs.
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  • David Conway
  • February 9, 2018
City Commission approves opioid lawsuit

The city of Sarasota has selected a team of attorneys to take action against pharmaceutical firms doing business in Florida.

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Craig Fugate, former head of FEMA, is leading the county's after-action review about how it handled a major hurricane.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • February 9, 2018
Former head of FEMA presents fixes for county's emergency management weaknesses

The key points: Open more shelters earlier and simplify communications to the public.

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  • News
In addition to the Benjamin Gilkey Fund for Innovation and Pediatric Research, Micael and Laura Gilkey focus on the future and their 13-year-old son, Banyan.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • February 9, 2018
After loss, Arlington Park family moves forward

A year after losing their son to leukemia, the Gilkey family finds solace in memories - and a fund for future research.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 9, 2018
Garden Club travels to Cuba in style

The club hosted "Shivoo Havana" on Feb. 9 at the Hyatt Regency.

  • Sarasota
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Mote President and CEO Michael Crosby announces plans for the $130 million aquarium.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 9, 2018
A Conversation with Mote President and CEO Michael Crosby

Following his announcement of plans for a $130 million aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park, Crosby shares Mote's next steps.

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  • Cassidy Alexander
  • February 8, 2018
People and pooches mingle at unique happy hour

The Humane Society of Sarasota County's Smoochy Poochy Yappy Hour is back for the second year.

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Alex Stoks with HR&A Advisors speaks to attendees at a Tuesday open house for The Bay Sarasota, held at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 8, 2018
Residents share visions for bayfront

The Bay Sarasota is working with the community to compile ideas for redeveloping the land around the Van Wezel.

  • Sarasota
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An preliminary rendering shows the proposed Mote aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By David Conway and Katie Johns
  • February 8, 2018
Mote plans $130 million aquarium at Benderson Park

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium intends to relocate its aquarium facility from City Island to land near University Parkway and I-75.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • February 8, 2018
A closer look at county budget reductions

Here are the big cuts from each department, approved on Jan. 31 by the County Commission.

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