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As a principal dancer with the Royal Ballet, Margaret Barbieri got to meet Sir Frederick Ashton, and got some notes from the celebrated choreographer for her role on "Les Rendezvous." Courtesy photo
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  • Klint Lowry
  • January 22, 2020
Sarasota Ballet's 'Les Rendezvous' can trace its steps to 1933 original production

In 1970s, Margaret Barbieri met Sir Frederick Ashton, got tips from original lead dancer

  • Arts + Culture
Art Battle made its debut in Sarasota on 2019. This year, battle will be held back-to-back in Venice and Sarasota. (Courtesy photos)
    By
  • Klint Lowry
  • January 22, 2020
Art Battle to be waged once more locally — actually, twice more

Speed-painting competitions in Sarasota, Venice this weekend; state finals here in March

  • Arts + Culture
Lemon Tree Kitchen's vegan pizzas come with a cashew cream in lieu of cheese.
    By
  • Su Byron
  • January 22, 2020
Carnivores and vegetarians, meet (or no meat) and eat in peace

Plenty of quality dining options exist for the herbivores among us

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  • Eat + Drink
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • January 21, 2020
'Peace, justice, freedom and equality': Sarasota celebrates MLK Day

Sarasota remember Martin Luther King Jr. with celebrations and a nod to his dream.

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  • Neighbors
Francis Shea, who died Jan. 17, founded the Irish Celtic Festival in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 21, 2020
Lakewood Ranch's Irish Celtic Festival founder dies

Lakewood Ranch's Frank Shea, beloved for his volunteer work, dies.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 21, 2020
Longboat Key Chamber starts the new year with annual awards

To move forward, the Chamber first looked back at their successes over 2019.

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  • Neighbors
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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • January 21, 2020
Temple Emanu-el hosts interfaith service

Temple Emanu-El and Light of the World International Church celebrated Martin Luther King Day on Jan. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and Sarasota County officials join for a ceremonial ground breaking event Jan. 21 for a new freestandiing emergency room
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 21, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center breaks ground on new ER in Sarasota

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center breaks ground on new ER department in Sarasota

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Ken Green is being inducted into the State College of Florida Athletics Hall of Fame.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 20, 2020
State College of Florida Athletics Hall of Fame honors Ken Green

Ken Green earns spot in State College of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame.

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Pictured is the United States Supreme Court Building in Washington. (Photo via Imgur)
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 20, 2020
Longboat temple expects 300-plus for educational event with Ginsburg video

Ruth Bader Ginsburg talks about the role of the Supreme Court and the Me Too movement in a video that will play at Temple Beth Israel

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One of the Longboat Key police boats is about 13 years old and will be replaced through a grant from West Coast Inland Navigation District.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 20, 2020
Longboat fire, police gain thousands in grants

First responder agencies awarded more than $130,000 for marine purposes.

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St. Armands and Lido Key residents have complained to city officials about rental homes marketed online as sleeping more than 20 people.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 20, 2020
City Commission to discuss short-term rental complaints

At Tuesday’s meeting, the board will hear from barrier island residents who say rental houses are commercializing their neighborhoods.

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Business partners David Benstock, James Brearley and Jose Chichande formulated the idea for Whitney's along with fourth partner Joe Chillura.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 20, 2020
Whitney's opens on Longboat's north end

Restaurant and bodega built and styled with a beachy vibe.

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Residents make themselves at home in the Paradise Center's new activity room.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 20, 2020
Paradise Center welcomes Longboat Key residents to its new space

A successful open house drums up success for the expanded organization's future.

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  • Neighbors
The book signing was hosted byBarb Tye and Julia Prewitt.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 20, 2020
Elizabeth Melendez Fisher Good celebrates book launch at Bird Key

The book signing event Jan. 19 benefited Selah Freedom.

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