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George and Toby Loukmas said they are excited to help teach children water safety through the opening of their Goldfish Swim School franchise.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 12, 2020
New swim facility opens in Lakewood Ranch

Goldfish Swim School makes its debut at San Marco Plaza in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Author Latoya Desamour talks about bullying with students at Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 12, 2020
Author teaches McNeal students about bullying

Author uses personal experiences to connect with students at McNeal Elementary

  • East County
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 12, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Please just go away

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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"Travel" is the theme of Sarasota Opera's 2020-21 season, and Sarasota Opera Executive Director Richard Russell expects opera-goers will enjoy the ride.
    By
  • Klint Lowry
  • February 12, 2020
Sarasota Opera announces 2020-21 season, with 'travel' as the theme

All 6 entries will revisit popular, previously performed works, some after many years

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Klint Lowry
  • February 12, 2020
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 13

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

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Sam Mossler will play controversial celebrity lawyer William Kunstler in Florida Studio Theatre's production of "Kunstler, opening Wednesday.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 12, 2020
Sam Mossler diving deep to bring 'Kunstler' to the stage

Playing real-life celebrity lawyer a unique challenge for longtime FST veteran

  • Arts + Culture
Taking old photos and making them the basis of paintings creates an interestingly anachronistic quality to Kim Anderson's images.
    By
  • Klint Lowry
  • February 12, 2020
New College colleagues' artwork doubles up on perspectives

Exhibitions at Art Center of Sarasota combine past and present in innovative, entertaining ways

  • Arts + Culture
Andy Sandberg takes questions fro members of the audience at an event at the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota introducing himself to the community. (Photos by Klint Lowry)
    By
  • Klint Lowry
  • February 12, 2020
Hermitage Artist Retreat's Andy Sandberg putting best foot forward

New CEO, artistic director plans on keeping a high profile — for himself and the retreat

  • Arts + Culture
Owen's Fish Camp opened in Sarasota in 2010. A second OFC is headed to Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 11, 2020
Owen's Fish Camp hooks Lakewood Ranch location

Lakewood Ranch will be home to a second Owen's Fish Camp restaurant.

  • East County
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Supervisor of Elections Ron Turner reminds people to register for the presidential primaries. File photo
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • February 11, 2020
2020 elections underway in Sarasota County

The first batch of vote by mail ballots were sent out Feb. 6.

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Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium officials hope funding from Manatee County will help them secure state and federal funding, as well. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 11, 2020
Tourist Development Council recommends Manatee County commit $1 million to Mote's City Island facility

The TDC board did not support a $5 million funding request.

  • East County
  • News
The proposal for alternative three would shrink golf at Bobby Jones to 27 holes and create an expansive park space emphasizing natural elements, which planners compared to the Celery Fields.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 11, 2020
Parks board endorses less golf at Bobby Jones

In a 4-3 vote, the advisory board recommended adopting the $21.4 million redesign option that would maximize park space at the 293-acre city-owned property.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • February 11, 2020
Rick Steves talks fear, embracing other cultures

Travel writer, TV host is the second speaker in the RCLA Town Hall Series.

  • Sarasota
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    In Memoriam |
  • February 11, 2020
Philip D. Cady

Unstoppable. Fearless. Adventuresome. Caring. Generous. Faithful.

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Built in 2018, it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,899 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 11, 2020
Bird Key home sells for $3.5 million

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 27-31.

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