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Harold Ronson, Michael Garey and Milton Harr
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 24, 2020
Iwo Jima vets dine on 75th anniversary

75 years to the day of the attack, the Lazy Lobster hosted two veterans.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tito's Stuart Campbell and James Uihlein and Hillcroft's Pippa Campbell have to put on the breaks as the ball changes direction.
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  • Jay Heater
  • February 24, 2020
Another edition of Observer Cup in Lakewood Ranch

Another edition of Observer Polo Cup in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
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Conductor Bramwell led the Sarasota Orchestra through a challenging program with flying colors. (Photo courtesy David Cooper)
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  • Edward Alley
  • February 23, 2020
Sarasota Orchestra plays 'Sounds of Nobility' concert with regal virtuosity

Guest conductor Tovey, soloists Porter and Tovin help make Masterworks 5 a masterpiece

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Rabbi Stephen Sniderman with Alice and president Murray Blueglass
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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 23, 2020
Temple Beth Israel bets the house with 41st annual gala

The Las Vegas event was held Feb. 23 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 23, 2020
Christ Church of Longboat Key hosts Scottish dinner

The dinner brought dozens of guests to the gathering hall for the evening.

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Julia Garner plays Jane, a young woman whose supposed dream job immediately exposes her to some of the wort that workplace reality has to offer. (Courtesy photo)
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  • Pam Nadon
  • February 23, 2020
'The Assistant' is uncomfortable to watch, and that's its point

Julia Garner conveys a range of emotions conveying a young woman's instant disillusionment in a toxic workplace

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

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 10-14.

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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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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)
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  • Marty Fugate
  • February 23, 2020
'Dead Man's Cell Phone' pleasantly disconnected from reality

Sarah Ruhl

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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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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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  • 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.

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Terry and Marcia McGovern
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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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