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Willa Donovan, 3, Gabriel Redman, 5, and Henry Donovan, 5, enjoy their sno-cones.
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PHOTO GALLERY: 12th annual Jungle Trails and Bunny Tails

More than 1,200 people took part in the 12th annual Jungle Trails and Bunny Tails Friday, March 29, at Jungle Gardens.

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Southside Elementary fifth grader Mason Thomas runs a relay orange race with classmates at the Brown’s Grove zone.
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PHOTO OF THE DAY : Southside Elementary holds Celebrate Learning Day

Southside Elementary hosted Celebrate Learning Day Thursday, March 28 where children rotated through educational zones to learn about Native Florida. Fifth grader Mason Thomas runs a relay orange race with classmates at the Brown's Grove zone. Ally Jaynes was one of seventy-five volunteers at the event. Students raced backwards with oranges on spoons after hearing a presentation on the importance of citrus in Florida. Browns Grove did the presentation and passed out fresh squeezed orange juice. The PTO began planning the event in November.

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"The courthouse has been checked, and there was no bomb," said Linda DeNiro, public information officer with the Sarasota Police Department.
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Bomb threat cleared at courthouse

A bomb threat closed Ringling Boulevard and Adams Lane Friday morning.

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Chris Wood, the youth minister at Church of the Redeemer, carries the cross during the 13th annual Good Friday Morning Stations of the Cross walk.
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VIDEO: Good Friday Morning Stations of the Cross

The 13th annual Good Friday Morning Stations of the Cross walk took place Friday, March 29, down Main Street through downtown Sarasota.

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Anne Virag with guest speaker David Harris
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AJC's Lunch & Learn featuring AJC Executive Director, David Harris

AJC's Lunch & Learn featuring AJC Executive Director, David Harris

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  • March 28, 2013
Stickney Point Bridge malfunction causes traffic jam

The drawbridge on south Siesta Key was stuck open for an hour after a locking malfunction, according to Florida Department of Transportation reports.

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Lakewood Ranch sign destroyed — learn more in today's headlines!
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March 28: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sheriff's Office charges man for Pinecraft murder; Homebuyers sue Ranch's developer; Derek's Culinary Casual to relocate

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  • March 28, 2013
News Anchor Heidi Godman returns to broadcast

The former TV news anchor will now appear on radio.

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Sheriff's Office charges suspect in Pinecraft murder

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested a Sarasota man March 27, for the fatal stabbing Steven Palasz.

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Known for its updated comfort food and imaginative American dishes, Derek's, 514 Central Ave., has been a draw to the district north of Fruitville Road.
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  • March 28, 2013
Derek's Culinary Casual to relocate

Owner/executive chef Derek Barnes cited a lack of progress in the Rosemary District as one reason for the move to Bradenton.

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  • March 28, 2013
Our View: A Passover / Easter reminder

Perhaps it was providential that the stomping on Jesus incident at Florida Atlantic University surfaced this week - the holiest week of the year for Christians and Jews.

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The above shows the bayou now. Photo by Roger Drouin.
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  • March 28, 2013
Murky History

High levels of lead are encapsulated in the Hudson bayou's sediment. More than 60,000 cubic yards would have to be dredged to remove the toxic metal.

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The city's only science center has been closed since September with no current date for reopening. File photo.
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  • March 28, 2013
GWIZ remains closed, seeks more funding for upgrades and expansion

The science center began a fundraising campaign in September to raise money for repairs due to damage from Tropical Storm Debby and to begin a renovation.

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  • March 28, 2013
Siesta Key Association draws crowd

County Administrator Randall Reid and Sheriff Tom Knight were among the attendees at its annual breakfast meeting.

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  • March 28, 2013
Lido residents could partner with county to remove Australian pines

Sarasota County has undertaken similar partnerships in which residents contribute one-to-one matching funds.

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