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Chamber Orchestra of Sarasota Music Director Robert Vodnoy has long had a fascination in the number of composers who've drawn inspiration from Shakespeare.
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  • Klint Lowry
  • February 5, 2020
Soliloquy and song from the 'Sceptered Isle'

Chamber Orchestra of Sarasota, Urbanite Theatre double-team Shakespeare in 'British Night'

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Klint Lowry
  • February 5, 2020
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 6

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

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Thaleia G. Dasberg almost blends into Truman Adams' ballet mural at Rosemary Square. (Photo: Andrea Hildebrand)
    By
  • Klint Lowry
  • February 5, 2020
Rosemary Square mural illustrate, exemplify district's artistic character

5-panel group like a 'welcome' sign and an open invitation for selfies

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 4, 2020
Town hopes to close out survey by middle of next week

Deadline to finish answering town's questions is Feb. 10.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 4, 2020
McNeal's Grandparents Day a first for some but last for others

McNeal's Grandparents Day a first for some but last for others

  • East County
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 4, 2020
Get ready for Girl Scout cookies in East County

Get ready for Girl Scout cookies in East County

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Monsignor Gerry Finegan at his Golden Jubilee Mass on May 7, 2017. Photo by Katie Johns.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 4, 2020
Monsignor Gerry Finegan, pastor of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, dies

Finegan was a beloved priest wherever he served throughout his 52-year career.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    In Memoriam |
  • February 4, 2020
Fr. Gerry

Fr. Gerry passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020, surrounded by his sisters and close friends.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
The Bath & Racquet Club hoped to build 10 buildings, ranging in height from three to five stories, around the existing fitness center.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 4, 2020
Commission rejects Bath & Racquet Club plans

Although a proposed land use change drew support from a majority of the commission, a redevelopment plan for the fitness club won’t be moving forward.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 4, 2020
Compeer Sarasota advocates for humor's impact on health at annual luncheon

The 5th annual luncheon was held Feb. 4 at Michael's On East.

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Manatee County government offices will be closed Feb. 17. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 4, 2020
Manatee County announces holiday closures

Trash and recycling in unincorporated Manatee County will be pushed back one day the week of Feb. 17 because of Presidents' Day.

  • East County
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Julia Rodriguez.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 3, 2020
East County Athlete of the Week: Julia Rodriguez

The Braden River senior talks physical defense and her love of shrimp.

  • East County
  • Sports
The town's tree-lighting ceremony was the first event held on the former Amore property.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 3, 2020
Commissioners OK budget transfer for Town Center work

Cost of initial work higher than originally envisioned.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Bay Watch will be releasing a million clams into the bay in 2020.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 3, 2020
Sarasota Bay Watch gears up for a clamtastic Scallopalooza

At the event's 10th anniversary, more of the community than ever is getting involved.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 3, 2020
Longboat Key commission signs off on support for ERA

Longboat Key joins list of local governments to support passage of amendment born in 1972.

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Staff at the 12th Judicial Circuit Guardian Ad Litem program sort through the delivery of presents for children up to 18 years of age.
  • December 22, 2025
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Cindy Ritchell, Ann Quackenbush, Brenda Korthauer, Beverly Sutton and Kit Torchia all lend a helping hand in packing seeds to send internationally to farmers who need them. Quackenbush is a driving force behind Hope Seeds, a charitable ministry through Christ Church of Longboat Key.
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Andrew Carrillo poses for a photo on Dec. 16 at Out-of-Door Academy. He's been the go-to guy on attack for the Thunder throughout their 2025-26 season.
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The library will be constructed on the light green area depicted on this map within Longboat Key's Town Center Green. The entire library would be around 11,230 square feet with the possible enhancements.
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