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Naire Poole as Antigone and Anna Beth Baker as Ismene. Courtesy photos
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 4, 2019
'Antigone' shows the price a young woman pays to defy an unjust law

The FSU/Asolo Conservatory production tells a story of ancient but never old morals.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
"Motherless Brooklyn" opened Nov. 1.
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • November 4, 2019
Edward Norton takes over in 'Motherless Brooklyn'

The book-to-film adaption parallels today's society.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • November 4, 2019
Riverview High Kiltie Band in search of donations for parade performance

The band needs about $40,000 to support its trip to participate in the Hollywood Christmas Parade.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 4, 2019
Kids bounce through Nathan Benderson Park

The Big Bounce America took over Nathan Benderson Back from Nov. 1-3.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    In Memoriam |
  • November 4, 2019
S. Martin Parker, Jr.

S. Martin Parker, Jr., 76, of Johns Island, South Carolina, husband of Lynn F. Parker entered into eternal rest Friday, November 1, 2019.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Courtesy Photo
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 4, 2019
Black Ties & Tales: Sarasota's social scene gets spooky with Halloween

Creative costumes and cool weather are the story this week.

  • Black Tie
Marco Nisticò portrays the duke's court jester, Rigoletto.
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • November 4, 2019
The Sarasota Opera's 'Rigoletto' tells an emotional tale

Hanna Brammer's performance as Gilda is the highlight of the evening.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Myakka's Gold Apiary owner Jim Cutway gives Lakewood Ranch's Jayson Quinn a taste of his honey at the opening day of the Market at Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 3, 2019
Holy guacamole! Market's open in Lakewood Ranch

Market at Lakewood Ranch opens to large crowd at the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center parking lot.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 3, 2019
USF throws breezy bash with Brunch on the Bay

The Bank of America Brunch on the Bay was hosted Nov. 3 at the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 3, 2019
Lakewood Ranch Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic again a smash hit

The tournament raises money for cancer research.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 3, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra celebrates youth orchestra program's 60th anniversary with brunch

The Nov. 3 brunch celebrated 60 years of the Sarasota Youth Orchestra Program.

  • Black Tie
(This one is my favorite because you can see the bulbs up close and the sculpture in the background establishes where the lights are.)
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 3, 2019
Out on a limb with lights

Wait... are those Christmas Lights in October?

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 2, 2019
Casino Night raises funds for Lakewood Ranch YMCA

Casino Night raises funds for Lakewood Ranch YMCA

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 2, 2019
Children First supporters return to Sharky's On The Pier for lobster dinner

Guests enjoyed a breezy Rockin' Lobster dinner Nov. 2.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 2, 2019
Ferraris take over St. Armands Circle for the day

The cars and their drivers were there to support Flight to the North Pole.

  • Longboat Key
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