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Sarasota County Jail Activity - Monday, April 13

10 arrests were reported by the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office on Monday, April 13, 2026. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in …

Apr 14, 2026 Read

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Sarasota High School Theatre to Stage 'The Music Man' in April

Sarasota High School Theatre will present "The Music Man" from April 22 through April 25 at the school in Sarasota, FL. The production is …

Apr 13, 2026 Read

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Sarasota County to Host Mother's Day Brunch at Edson Keith Mansion

Sarasota County Government will hold a Mother's Day brunch on Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Edson Keith Mansion …

Apr 13, 2026 Read

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Sarasota County Under Phase III Water Restrictions Despite Recent Rain

Sarasota County remains under Phase III watering restrictions imposed by the Southwest Florida Water Management District, officials said, noting that recent rainfall has not …

Apr 13, 2026 Read

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Suncoast Remake Learning Days Returns to Sarasota County April 18–May 2

Sarasota County will host several events as part of Suncoast Remake Learning Days, a regional series of free, hands-on educational activities running from April …

Apr 13, 2026 Read

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Wilkinson Elementary Librarian Named March 2026 Library Technician of the Month

Sarasota County Schools has recognized Jodi Keirn, library technician at Wilkinson Elementary School, as the district's Library Technician of the Month for March 2026. …

Apr 13, 2026 Read

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Sunset Times Approaching 8 p.m. at Sarasota County Beaches

Sunset times in the Sarasota area are nearing the 8 p.m. mark as the region moves deeper into the spring and summer season. The …

Apr 13, 2026 Read

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Man Faces Additional Charge in Deputy-Involved Shooting in Sarasota

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has filed an additional charge of felony aggravated assault against Robert James Boast in connection with a deputy-involved shooting …

Apr 13, 2026 Read

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Sarasota Fitness Studio Offers Body Composition Scanning for Members

HER Fitness Boutique, a women's fitness studio in Sarasota, FL, provides InBody body composition scans as part of its membership services. The scans measure …

Apr 13, 2026 Read

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Sarasota County Students Form Anti-Vaping Task Force

Students in Sarasota County Schools have established an Anti-Vaping Task Force aimed at addressing vaping among their peers. The student-led initiative focuses on education …

Apr 13, 2026 Read

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Sarasota County Encourages Residents to Register for Emergency Alerts

Sarasota County Emergency Services is reminding residents to sign up for Alert Sarasota County, a public safety notification system designed to deliver rapid updates …

Apr 13, 2026 Read

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Sarasota CrossFit Gym Begins Six-Week Training Program Ahead of Memorial Day Murph

RF CrossFit Sarasota has launched a six-week preparatory training cycle leading up to the annual Memorial Day Murph workout, a widely observed tradition in …

Apr 13, 2026 Read

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