Sarasota

Sarasota Film Festival 2025 Concludes with Awards Gala and Moving Tributes to Filmmaking Excellence

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Sarasota, Florida – The 27th Annual Sarasota Film Festival concluded on April 2, 2025, with a ceremony that dazzled attendees, celebrating a diverse tapestry of films, inciting inspiring conversations, and fostering community engagement. The grand finale featured the premiere of “LOVERS,” directed by Taylor McFadden, and a performance by singer-songwriter Nathaniel Rateliff, the film’s executive producer. This drama, exploring themes of loss, community, and musical healing, gathered widespread acclaim from the audience. This year’s festival not only showcased cinematic narratives but also honored several personalities for their contributions to the entertainment industry. Chris Brancato, known … Read more

Former Sarasota Resident Faces Charges After Pittsburgh Assault Incident

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Pittsburgh, PA – A former resident of Sarasota has been indicted by a grand jury following an incident in Pittsburgh which authorities had described as a violent assault. The indictment, filed early this week at the Allegheny County Courthouse, marks a significant step in addressing what local officials have called a disturbing act of violence that has raised concerns about community safety and legal accountability. The individual involved, whose name has been withheld due to legal privacy guidelines, was reportedly engaged in an altercation that resulted in severe injuries to another person. This incident, which … Read more

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two Successful Lawyers to Judicial Positions in Seminole and Sarasota Counties

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Sanford, FL – Two lawyers with proven track records have recently been appointed as judges in Seminole and Sarasota Counties, respectively, by Governor Ron DeSantis. These appointments come as replacements for judges who have been promoted from county courts to circuit courts. In Seminole County, Sylvia Grunor, a former donor to Governor DeSantis’ presidential campaign, has been granted the position. Grunor, who hails from Sanford, has a long history in the legal field. She was interviewed by the Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission in 2016 and previously ran for the trial bench in 2000. Grunor … Read more

Sarasota County Schools to Join Lawsuit Against Social Media Platforms Over Child Safety Concerns

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Sarasota County Schools in Florida may soon join more than 20 other school districts in the state in a class-action lawsuit against major social media platforms. The decision will be discussed in an upcoming school board meeting. The lawsuit alleges that Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube have not made necessary changes to their platforms to protect children from harmful content. The Surgeon General’s advisory presents mounting evidence of the risks associated with social media use among children and adolescents. The superintendent of Sarasota County Schools, Terry Connor, emphasized the district’s commitment to ensuring the … Read more