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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 20, 2019
Runners triumph at First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon

The event made adjustments in light of the rainy weekend, but carried on strong.

  • Sarasota
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The DUNDU production brought a light giant to UnGala.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 19, 2019
The Ringling's UnGala makes a roaring return

"UnGala 2019: the evolution" was held Oct. 19 at the Circus Arts Conservatory.

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Thousands enjoy the corn maze during the 2018 Hunsader Farms' Pumpkin Festival. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 19, 2019
Hunsader Farms cancels Pumpkin Festival due to rainfall

Hunsader Farms' cancels Pumpkin Festival due to rain

  • East County
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Chairwomen Poonam and Sheena Maini, Jeannine Ryan and Kaitlyn Perez
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 19, 2019
Share Care Global brings Indian culture to Michael's On East

2019's "An Evening in India" was held Oct. 18 at Michael's On East.

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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 18, 2019
Mustangs football gets rain-soaked victory over Dixie Hollins

The weather made things sloppy, but Lakewood Ranch's defense held firm.

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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 18, 2019
Lakewood Ranch Block Party & Club Day draws huge crowd

Lakewood Ranch Block Party and Club Day offers residents a look at communities to live in, clubs to join and businesses around the area.

  • East County
  • News
Children enjoy a train ride during the 2017 Pumpkin Festival. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 18, 2019
Inclement weather forces changes to Sarasota, Manatee county events

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival and 'Legends of Sleepy Hollow' all modify schedules.

  • East County
  • News
Safari Sarasota funds help build schools and provide digital literacy to children in South Africa.
    By
  • Abby Weingarten
  • October 18, 2019
Wine-lovers make global impact

Safari Sarasota shares the culture, food and wine of South Africa during three-day event.

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    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • October 18, 2019
Close to the edge

Theatre Odyssey’s second annual One-Act Play Festival gets edgy with powerful short-form theater.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 18, 2019
Longboat first responders restart shock victim's heart

Rescuers arrived to find man with no pulse.

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“Daisy Violet, the Bitch Beast King”
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • October 18, 2019
Urbanite’s Modern Works Festival celebrates the voices of emerging female playwrights

Three works by female playwrights were selected from 300 submissions to be read.

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Flutist Taylor Irelan and pianist Andrea Feitl performed in "The Romantic Flute"
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • October 18, 2019
'The Romantic Flute' dazzles audiences with a musical rarity

Artist Series Concerts' Soirée Series opened Oct. 13 with flute and piano Romantic masterpieces.

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The eatery will offer a variety of Neapolitan style pizzas. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 18, 2019
Doughbie Bros. Pizza opens at University Town Center plaza

Doughbie Bros. Pizza opens at Benderson's University Town Center in Sarasota-Manatee area.

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Maika Monroe in "It Follows." Photo source: Vudu.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 18, 2019
Cringe Blog: I've got a bad idea

One is a meta masterpiece; the other a terrifying allegory.

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 18, 2019
JoshProvides hosts wine dinner at Café L'Europe

JoshProvides hosts wine dinner at Café L'Europe

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