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A unit in the Tower Residences was the top real estate sale in Sarasota for the week of Feb. 10-14.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 23, 2020
Casey Key home sells for $3.5 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 10-14.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
A sunset view over the Gulf of Mexico from The Beach Residences. Unit 1102 was the top seller in the Longboat Key area for the week of Feb. 10-14.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 23, 2020
Condo at Beach Residences sells for $3.8 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 10-14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Sam Mossler is spot-on in his portrayal of the late civil rights attorney William Kunstler. (Photos courtesy of Matthew Holler)
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 23, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre's 'Kunstler' forcefully makes its case

The flamboyant lawyer and the system he worked in are presented for audience's judgment

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  • Reviews
Anna Beth Baker doesn't know what she's about to get herself into when she decides to insinuate herself into Chris Hayhurst's just-completed life in "Dead Man's Cell Phone." (Photos Courtesy Frank Atura)
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 23, 2020
'Dead Man's Cell Phone' pleasantly disconnected from reality

Sarah Ruhl

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 23, 2020
Lakewood Ranch fires up fun

S'mores, live music and science on agenda for Lakewood Ranch community campout.

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  • News
Lakewood Ranch Anglers Club member and beach fisherman Steve Herich teaches the children how to be "good anglers" by caring for the environment and handling fish correctly.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 23, 2020
Lakewood Ranch youth hooked on fishing

Seminar at Greenbrook Adventure Park preps children for fishing tournament in Lakewood Ranch.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 23, 2020
Animal Rescue Coalitions hosts day for the dogs

The Unconditional Love gala was hosted Feb. 23 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
Terry and Marcia McGovern
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 23, 2020
Catholic Charities brings Mardi Gras to Art Ovation

The annual New Orleans-style event was held Feb. 22 at the Art Ovation.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 22, 2020
Michael Kors headlines second annual Red Ribbon Gala

The CAN Community Health event was hosted Feb. 22 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 22, 2020
Lakewood Ranch boys soccer falls in state semifinal

The Mustangs lost 2-1 to Boone High.

  • East County
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 22, 2020
St. Jude Catholic Church celebrates Father Celestino at gala

The annual event took place Feb. 21 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 22, 2020
John Fogerty rocks the house at Van Wezel Foundation gala

The Inspiration gala was held Feb. 21 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • February 22, 2020
Temple Emanu-El welcomes new members, celebrates tenured

The temple held its New Member Shabbat Dinner on Feb. 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A series of buttons make navigation from the home page easy.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 21, 2020
Longboat rolls out new website design

New features include ADA options, access to town's social media feeds, mobile features.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 21, 2020
SPARCC brings out the hits for 40th anniversary fashion show

The 40th anniversary show was hosted at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

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