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Twelve-year-old Nikki Yanez earned an all-expense paid trip to Paris to compete in the Longines' 16-player international event May 26 through May 29.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 28, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

A rising Sarasota tennis player has landed a trip to Paris for an international tournament.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota senior Vaun Brown drove in a pair of runs and scored a run to help lead the Sailors to a 10-0 victory against Lakewood Ranch in the Class 8A-District 8 championship April 21.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 28, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 04.28.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 04.28.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Riverview sophomore Aliyah Cunningham won a district championship in the 100-meter dash to advance to the regional meet April 30.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 28, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out these top Sarasota area sporting events.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The United States' Margaux Isaksen will vie for one of 33 Olympic qualification spots during the Modern Pentathlon World Cup Final May 5 through May 8.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 27, 2016
Sarasota marks Modern Pentathlon's final stop

The Modern Pentathlon World Cup Final will be held May 5 through May 8.

  • East County
  • Sports
Michelle Jett owns Baja Boys Grill, a longtime food truck in Sarasota County.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 27, 2016
Sarasota County may change food truck rules

The county will host two workshops to present potential changes to mobile vendor rules.

  • Sarasota
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The Sarasota Surge faces off against the Gainesville Hogs during a scrum. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 27, 2016
Surge wins state championship

The Sarasota Surge rugby team will advance to the USA South Regionals April 30.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 27, 2016
GCFOA seeks officials

The Gulf Coast Football Officials Association will hold informational meetings May 2 and May 16.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 26, 2016
Next Steps: Adults find balance with ballet

Former and first-time ballet dancers share the floor in an adult ballet class at Soul Studios.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Crew's Monica Whitehouse and Rosa Kemp finished third in the women's lightweight 2x at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials April 24.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 25, 2016
Local rowers revel in success

Sarasota Crew rowers finish third at U.S. Olympic Team Trials.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Students took over the dance floor for the Sarasota Military Academy Prom at the Hyatt.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 23, 2016
Cadets masquerade for SMA prom

Sarasota Military Academy hosts a masquerade theme prom Saturday, April 23 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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Aaron Gonzalez-Guerra reads wishes that visitors left on the tree.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 23, 2016
Children's Garden invites families to appreciate nature

Families attended the Hug-A-Tree event at the Sarasota Children's Garden to recognize Arbor Day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Each of the six items on a Seder tray has a symbolic meaning.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 23, 2016
Temple Emanu-El breaks matza with Seder dinner

Members of Temple Emanu-El recognize the first night of Passover with a congregation-wide Seder dinner.

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  • Neighbors
Although the city wanted to extend the CRA, the county voted last year to let the funding mechanism expire.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 22, 2016
County staff rebuffs city’s claim to CRA cash

Although the city of Sarasota believes it’s due an extra year of funding for the downtown Community Redevelopment Area, the county is prepared to share a differing opinion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
SWAT officer Ben Smith keeps up with runners with three-year-old daughter Bryleigh in a stroller.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 22, 2016
Law enforcement light the way for Special Olympics

Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office and Sarasota Police Department carry the torch for the 33rd annual Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run.

  • Sarasota
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Sen. Nancy Detert with Justin Taylor, granddaughters Lisa and Stephanie Detert and Jessica Taylor
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 21, 2016
Sarasota GOP honors Gov. Rick Scott

The Sarasota County Republican Party awarded Scott the “Statesman of the Year” award.

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