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Donald "Duck" Dunn, right, performed with dozens of local musicians, including Tampa mainstay Ronnie Dee. Photo courtesy of Shellma Jackson.
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Donald 'Duck' Dunn dies at 70

Legendary bassist Donald 'Duck' Dunn, an East County resident, died May 13, in Tokyo.

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Honorees Scott Bill, Mary Potter, Jay Foutty, LTC Pam Meyers, Sal Naimo pose with Tom Dineen, Saturday, May 12, at the 29th Annual Patriotic Ball at the Knights of Columbus Hall.
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The Knights of Columbus held their 29th Annual Patriotic Ball, Saturday, May 12, at the Knights of Columbus Hall.

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The U.S. Southeastern Regional Martial Arts team, which consists of members from all over the state, met Saturday, May 12, at Sarasota High School to train for the upcoming World Martial Arts Games. In preparation for the competition, students practiced circuit workouts, sparring and various katas, which consist of choreographed martial arts techniques. The team is currently arranging fundraisers to pay for the World Games in Geneva, Switzerland this August.

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Chris Wallner, Shardul Soni, Tyler Wagnon and Shawn Heikens pose together out in front of Central Church of Christ, Tuesday, May 15.
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Local residents looking for a non-stop flight to New York will get their wish in December.
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Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is adding daily non-stop service to New York LaGuardia International Airport.

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The service begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday, at Faith Lutheran Church, 7750 Beneva Rd.
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  • May 15, 2012
Sheriff's Office to hold Law Enforcement Memorial Service

The 27th annual event will recognize the men and women who serve and protect the community and those who have been killed in the line of duty.

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RJ McLaughlin gets ready to make a run for second base while first baseman, Chase Harmon, watches closely.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Ashton Elementary's Fifth Grade World Series

The fifth graders at Ashton Elementary enjoyed a day out on the ball fields, Friday, May 4, as part of the annual Ashton Elementary World Series field trip to Twin Lakes Park.

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Shanear Shuler sang “Dynamite.”
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Students packed the Bay Haven cafeteria Friday, May 11, for the Bay Haven's Got Talent show. Students took turns performing acts including karate demonstrations, hula hooping songs and dances.

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Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight today announced the capture of 31 suspects as part of a six-day child predator sting operation.
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The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested 31 as part of a sting operation aimed at rounding up child predators.

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Women Helping Women Luncheon raises $49,000

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County announced a two-to-one matching opportunity up to $10,000 made possible by an anonymous donor.

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PHOTO GALLERY: Our Season of Dreams Luncheon

Friends of the Sarasota Ballet held a luncheon and panel discussion about the 2011/2012 ballet season, Monday, May 14, at Michael's on East.

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Booker High School students and their dates gathered at Michael's on East Saturday, May 12, to dance the night away at prom. The night was Paris-themed, and guests enjoyed food, drink and dance.

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Kai Cameron enjoys a snow cone.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Phillippi Shores Spring Fling

Students and their families gathered at Phillippi Shores Elementary Friday, March 11, to celebrate spring in style. The playground was transformed into a carnival featuring bounce houses, rock climbing walls and various games and booths.

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