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Walter Gavin and Rhonda Post, one of the dessert judges, enjoy some of the desserts.
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Family Promises held its third annual "Just Desserts" event Friday, May 20, at Selby Garden's Great Room by the Bay.

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A woman walks on the perimeter of the Five Points roundabout between Selby Five Points Park and First Watch restaurant. Planters will be placed on the corner of the roundabout at First Watch to guide pedestrians to the proper crosswalk.
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Because more than 30% of people walking through the Five Points roundabout failed to navigate it properly, the city will pay about $11,000 to funnel people into the crosswalks.

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After a gunman threatens his son inside a bank, a vacationing U.S. Army staff sergeant chases down the crook and disarms him.

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When Ginger, Alie, Finnegan, Parker, Kara and Kirby hear the phrase, "Time to go to work!" these canines know just what to do.

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This home at 3049 Bay Shore Road in Indian Beach has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,215 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.9 million.
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Legacy Holdings Group LLC sold the home at 8588 Midnight Pass Road to Daniel Williams, of Newfoundland, Canada, for $4.45 million.

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Legacy Grill team creates new legacy with first-place win

The Central Sarasota Little League AAA team Legacy Grill was undefeated in the playoffs and won its championship game Thursday, May 26 against Atlas Insurance, with a score of 16-12.

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1400 block of Main Street. Animal Bite. A man in a pickup truck stopped a police volunteer to ask her about the new downtown parking meters. When she reached in his truck to hand him a brochure, his dog clamped down on her arm.

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Paul Peterzell submitted this sunset photo overlooking Sarasota Bay.
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  • June 2, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Breathtaking Bay

Paul Peterzell submitted this sunset photo overlooking Sarasota Bay.

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Part of a $1 million donation will be used for community outreach.
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  • June 1, 2011
Mote Marine receives $1 million donation

The contribution from two anonymous supporters will fund vital projects at the world-famous marine laboratory.

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The force of the collision uprooted a large concrete pole.
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Woman dies in morning crash

The accident delayed traffic for hours and knocked out the water line into a nonprofit business's building.

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The Sarasota Military Academy makes their way down Main Street Monday, May 30 during the Memorial Day parade.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Memorial Day parade and ceremony

Thousands of people came out to celebrate Memorial Day, Monday, May 30 by attending the Memorial Day parade downtown and the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Memorial Day ceremony that took place at J.D. Hamel Park.

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Tyler, Ryan and Dylan Katchen hang out at the awards ceremony.
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  • May 28, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: SAMMY'S RUN

Runners laced up their shoes Saturday for the third annual Sammy's Run, held at Oak Park School.

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Stephen Hueston, Alyssa Nutter, Lauren Kennedy, Andrew Interial, Taylor Keenan, Jason Rosales and Jereme Johnston pose together while they wait down stairs prior to graduating Friday, May 27 at the Van Wezel.
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  • May 27, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney Graduation

Cardinal Mooney's Class of 2011 graduated Friday, May 27 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Prior to graduating, the class of 124 students primped and posed for photos with friends and teachers down stairs before heading into the performing arts hall.

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