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Barr dished out friendship, community support

Longtime restaurateur Kenny Barr died May 8. He was 73.

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The Good News: Steve Case of Venice High School Amateur Radio Club

Hobby meets real-world application for Venice High School Amateur Radio Club members.

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Located just south of Point of Rocks, on Siesta Key, The Sanderling Club is one of Sarasota's most unique collections of homes.

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As merchants and property owners attempt to fight homelessness issues, the Downtown Improvement District is moving toward increasing the security presence downtown.

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Central-Cocoanut neighborkid Tatiana Johnson, 11, reads at Mary Dean Park as her sister Honestey, 2, and her cousin Camille Homer, 13, listen.
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Neighbors contributed more than $245 to help the children, who attend Gocio Elementary, check out books hassle-free.

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The Florida Department of Transportation maintains Midnight Pass Road and Stickney Point Road on Siesta Key.
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The Florida Department of Transportation is overseeing maintenance to the Stickney Point Bridge this week.

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A.J. Grande paddles at the SUP Series Kids Demo on Siesta Key Beach last year.
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Stand-up paddle board rental businesses could soon find a niche on Siesta Key public beach and other local beaches. Sarasota County staff have asked for public input on the issue.

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The Sarasota Police Department arrested six individuals in the parking lot of City Hall Friday.
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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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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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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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2nd annual DeBartolo Family Foundation All-In For ALS Casino Night

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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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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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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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