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The Sarasota Police Department arrested six individuals in the parking lot of City Hall Friday.
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  • David Conway
  • May 12, 2014
Police make drug arrests in City Hall parking lot

On Friday, the Sarasota Police Department Narcotics and Street Crime units conducted an undercover bust on buyers and sellers of designer drugs.

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  • May 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Selby Garden's Mother's Day Brunch

Families celebrated Mother's Day at the Selby Gardens Mother's Day Brunch Sunday, May 11. After brunch, which included hot dishes and desserts, attendees enjoyed the gardens.

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Carlos Arevalo, Destiny Sowell, Daniel Hoy and Samantha Wallice Villacorta
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Military Academy Prom

Sarasota Military Academy held its annual prom Saturday, May 10, at Michael's On East. To mark the end of the academic year, students spent the evening dining and dancing.

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China Roberts and Jacob Baxter
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota High School Prom

Sarasota High School held its annual prom Saturday, May 10, at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota. Students enjoyed dinner and dancing at the masquerade-themed evening.

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A Life Story Foundation held its 2nd annual DeBartolo Family Foundation All-in-For ALS Casino Night event Friday, May 9, at The Lake Club.
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • May 9, 2014
2nd annual DeBartolo Family Foundation All-In For ALS Casino Night

2nd annual DeBartolo Family Foundation All-In For ALS Casino Night

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Joe Hembree and Sara Blackwell
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  • May 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Argus Foundation 'Low Country Boil'

The Argus Foundation held its annual 'Meet and Greet Our Government Officials' at its Low Country Boil Friday, May 9, at Sarasota Outboard Club. The evening invited members to mingle with government officials from Sarasota and Manatee Counties while enjoying an all you-can-eat pot luck dinner. "I come every year for the camaraderie and the ability to interact with the public casually" says Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent.

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Following brunch guests can catch the final concert of the Spring Music Series, performed by Yesterdayze.
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 9, 2014
Weekend Best Bet: Selby Gardens Mother's Day Brunch

Enjoy the gardens with loved ones before sitting down for brunch catered by Michael's On East Sunday, May 11.

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Bryn Dulitz, Sasha Sumskoy, Dean Thompson, Micah Jodhan, Sam Elnaggar and Emily Freed of the Boston Red Sox.
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Ashton Elementary's World Series Games

Ashton Elementary fifth grade students went up to bat at the school's annual World Series Games Friday, May 9, at Twin Lakes Park. The students were divided into Major League Baseball teams, such as the Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves and Toronto Blue Jays, to recreate the World Series Games. Those who didn't play helped off the field with concession stand vendors, security guards and cheerleaders.

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Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino and Lt. Pat Ledwith announce the details of a two-year operation targeting local drug traffickers.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 9, 2014
Sarasota Police reveal details of drug operation

The Sarasota Police Department in conjunction with other agencies arrested 33 suspects as part of 'Operation SRQ Cartel II,' which ended last month.

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Ron Carter and Jim Nale
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  • May 8, 2014
La Cirque Appetit

La Cirque Appetit

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Lori Babyak and Theresa Getzen
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  • May 8, 2014
A Fashionable Evening: A Tribute to Phil King Honorary Committee Reception

A Fashionable Evening: A Tribute to Phil King Honorary Committee Reception

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 8, 2014
Obituary: Kenneth Hugh Barr

Kenneth Hugh Barr, 73, of Sarasota, died May 8.

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The remaining work on the Bay Island seawall replacement project should take six months, according to Sarasota County staff.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 8, 2014
Siesta seawall project moves ahead

Sarasota County commissioners gave staff approval Wednesday, to proceed with the Bay Island Park seawall replacement project.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 8, 2014
Looking for love

Siesta Key residents along the Grand Canal have a new neighbor, Mr. T the gopher tortoise.

  • Sarasota
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The Woman's Exchange seeks to expand its footprint to better manage internal circulation and sales, but residents across the street from the addition are worried about the consignment shop’s plans. Photo by David Conway
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 8, 2014
Residents react to overlay project

Residents hope their concerns about the expansion of the Woman's Exchange - the first project to go through the Laurel Park Overlay District review process - are taken into consideration.

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