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Authorities allege Curt Lee Rud was driving on a suspended license during a deadly crash Saturday.
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  • May 27, 2014
Bayfront crash ends with death, arrest

Sarasota Police arrested 29-year-old Curt Lee Rud for allegedly causing an accident while driving the wrong way on Bayfront Drive early Saturday.

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Linebacker Jacari Dunbar and the Sailors defense wrap up St. Petersburg running back Jaquel Waller short of the goal line.
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  • May 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota High Spring Football

The Sarasota High football team fell to visiting St. Petersburg High 44-0 in its spring game May 23.

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Nine-year-old Isaiah Cohen races down the field toward the goal for the Monsters U9 team.
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  • May 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Laxapalooza Lacrosse Tournament

More than 30 boys and girls competitive travel lacrosse teams, ranging in age from U9 to high school, competed in the Laxapalooza Lacrosse Tournament May 24 and May 25, at the Premier Sports Campus. The Monsters Lacrosse Academy U9 (4-0), U11 (2-1), U13 (3-0) and U15 (5-0) boys teams all won tournament titles.

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Declan Arnold, Zachery and Riley Ellis and Delaney Arnold cheer on the Sarasota Police Department.
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Memorial Day Parade

Sarasota families celebrated Memorial Day with the annual Memorial Day Parade Monday, May 26, along Main Street. Veteran organizations, ROTC units and high school marching bands made their way down Main Street in honor of our nation's heroes.

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County Commissioner Carolyn Mason with Lee Kiche. Mason proclaimed May 26 to be Memorial Day
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  • May 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota National Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony

Sarasota National Cemetery held a Memorial Day ceremony Sunday, May 25. Veterans and their families attended the outdoor ceremony that honored those who have fallen. The event was led by Lt. Col. Lee Kichen and included color guard, drum line and performances by the Trinity Christian Fellowship Center Choir. "This is a time to remember," says key note speaker Manatee County Veterans Services Officer Lee Washington, "a time to reflect on the sacrifice."

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Maribel Gomez and Lily Chapell
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  • May 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney Graduation

Cardinal Mooney seniors graduated Friday, May 23, at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Friends and family attended the ceremony held in the theatre.

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Four candidates are vying to replace Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson this fall.
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  • May 23, 2014
Minder enters County Commission race

Local engineer John Minder has filed to run for the District 4 seat on the Sarasota County Commission.

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Erin French smiles as she dances to “Happy” by Pharrell Williams.
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  • May 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Brookside Middle School Flashmob

Brookside Middle School students celebrated the U.S. Constitution by organizing a flashmob Friday, May 23, in Island Park. The students spent a week preparing for the performance and arrived at Marina Jack ready to dance. 'I had so much fun,' says Shyann Smith. 'I love dancing and I was so proud of everyone.'

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Memorial Day parades are being held in downtown Sarasota and on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 23, 2014
Weekend Best Bet: Memorial Day Weekend

Remember our nation's heroes with one of the many events taking place in the Sarasota area this weekend.

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The Out-of-Door Academy students Monet Ramsey, Alexandra Kozel, Phineas Scanlan, William Lahners with the interactive piece they built, "Raspberry Pie"
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Art Center Sarasota new exhibits

Art Center Sarasota, 707 N. Tamiami Trail, opened a new cycle of exhibitions Thursday, May 23.

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Braden River sophomore Devontae Fields gains positive yardage in the first quarter.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River vs. Cardinal Mooney Spring Football

The Braden River High football team edged past Cardinal Mooney 8-0 in its spring game May 22.

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Several streets will be closed in downtown Sarasota during Monday's Memorial Day parade.
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  • David Conway
  • May 23, 2014
Closures scheduled for Memorial Day

Government offices will be closed in the city and county in observance of the holiday, and street closures are planned for Monday's parade.

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Scholarship recipients Hunter Carpenter, Taylor Melendy and Veronica Gammaro with Earl Young
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Our Sarasota Fund Giving Circle Reception

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County hosted a reception for its Our Sarasota Fund Giving Circle Thursday, May 22. The Community Foundation awarded more than $25,000 in support of Sarasota LFBT nonprofit and programs such as the ALSO Youth group.

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Ian Weintraub, Thomas Rocks, Alexis Threet, Cody Russell and Truett Whitehead
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: SMA Graduation

Sarasota Military Academy students graduated Thursday, May 22, at Robarts Arena. The arena was filled with families, friends and loved ones there to celebrate the seniors accomplishments. Before the ceremony, friends and family members visited the seniors as they prepared to go on stage.

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Thomas Buchter speaks at a 2013 event celebrating the construction of the Ann Goldstein Children's Rainforest Garden.
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  • David Conway
  • May 22, 2014
Selby Gardens CEO announces retirement

Thomas Buchter, who has served as the president and CEO of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens since 2009, announced that he plans to retire in October.

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