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Diana Stevens, the former owner of a Sarasota pet grooming shop on Tamiami Trail, pleaded no contest to five misdemeanor animal cruelty charges and was sentenced to five years probation—she is banned from owning dogs or grooming pets and must complete 250 hours of community service while undergoing a mental health evaluation and anger management course.

Florida officials are reviewing a proposal to name a portion of U.S. Highway 41 after Dickey Betts—the Allman Brothers Band co-founder who died in April 2024 and had deep ties to the area; Sarasota County commissioners will submit a formal request to the Florida Department of Transportation, and the segment near Osprey is seen as a likely choice.

Lillian Blades’ exhibition 'Through The Veil' is featured at the Sarasota Art Museum where colorful, mosaic plastic veils fill the gallery space—inviting visitors to experience layered reflections with the natural light. The display honors her bond with her late mother and will continue until Oct. 26th.

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