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  • David Conway
  • June 2, 2014
Pedestrian bridge to undergo repairs

Construction is underway on the Hog Creek pedestrian bridge, which links the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall to the property formerly occupied by GWIZ.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 2, 2014
Vagrant arrested for assaulting downtown store owner

Robert Robinson, a 53-year-old homeless man, allegedly threw Vom Fass owner Robert Kay through his storefront during a scuffle Saturday.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 2, 2014
Police release details of drug bust

Sarasota Police arrested 36-year-old Tera Rose for trafficking in Oxycodone May 28, after an undercover detective allegedly bought $1,400 worth of the prescription pain pills.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Catching Hell' Premiere Party

Daiquiri Deck held a red carpet premiere party for the Weather Channel's "Catching Hell" Sunday, June 1. The series follows the crew of three commercial vessels fishing for a profit. One of the crew members, Lisa Rollins, is a Siesta Key resident. Cast members, along with friends and fans, watched the premiere in the Raw Bar. "We're very excited for her," says Rollins' neighbor Mary Tucker. The premiere raised money for Soldiers Undertaking Disabled Scuba (SUDS), a nonprofit that trains disabled veterans how to scuba dive to promote mobility.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Pine View Graduation

Pine View School for the Gifted held its 2014 Graduation Sunday, June 1, at the Van Wezel. The seniors celebrated their achievement with a senior breakfast before the ceremony. "It's bittersweet," says Daniel Yohann.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Kiwanis Club Gala

The Siesta Key Kiwanis Club held its 13th annual Gala Saturday, May 31, at the Sarasota Yacht Club. This year's gala was themed "Tropical Nights in Paradise." Members dressed in Hawaiian shirts and tropical clothes as they listened to Jimmy Buffet songs. The gala raises money for the Kiwanis Club Foundation, which supports local children.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Booker High School Graduation

Booker High School seniors graduated Saturday, May 31, at Robarts Arena. The auditorium was filled with friends and family as well as the school's band.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Riverview High School Graduation

Riverview High School seniors graduated Saturday, May 31. The students and their families started the day with a ceremony held at Robarts Arena.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota High School Graduation

Sarasota High School seniors graduated Friday, May 30, on the high school's football field. Despite the weather, families gathered to celebrate the class' achievement. Senior Mirriam Barrera's family brought orange and white balloons to show their support. 'We wish her the best of luck,' says brother Omar Barrera.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 30, 2014
City Commission to discuss noise ordinance

On Monday, the city will once again consider revising its sound regulations in an attempt to clarify rules and address complaints from residents.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 30, 2014
New 18-unit condo planned for Lido Key

Patrick DiPinto has plans to develop Park Residences of Lido Key on a Taft Drive parcel.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Alta Vista Peace Walk

Alta Vista Elementary School's fifth graders dressed up for Flashback to the 1970s Friday, May 30. The day-long event invited students to relive the '70s with tie-dyed shirts, bead necklaces and a peace protest through the cafeteria. The students have been learning about the decade by reading the 1977 fiction 'Bridge to Terabithia' by Katherine Paterson. After the peace walk, students winded down by watching the film adaptation of the book.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 30, 2014
VIDEO: Engineers present new lift station renderings

At a public meeting last night, city staff and the engineering team in charge of completing the Lift Station 87 project discussed the design of the structure.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Southside Elementary Beach Bash

Southside Elementary School first grade students celebrated summer with a Beach Bash Thursday, May 29. The nine classes spent their morning in Hawaiian attire as they participated in fun activities such as learning the luau, the Japanese art of Gyotaku and making seashell necklaces.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 30, 2014
Siesta Key home sells for $10.25 million

The gulf front estate at 4300 Higel Ave. becomes the highest-selling residential property on the barrier island since February 2013.

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