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Gerich uses scenery around her as inspiration for her contemporary work.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 10, 2019
Longboater paints contemporary twist on local scenes

Lila Gerich moved to Longboat Key 15 years ago to enjoy the area, but in turn, she's gotten plenty of inspiration for her artwork.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Steve Bierman Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 10, 2019
Happy retirement, Steve!

On Sunday, April 7, Club Longboat Association Manager Steve Bierman retired.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch High Key Club members Lindsey Hyer, Nicole Hyer, Lucas Scott and Connor Chapman volunteered to stuff plastic eggs for Eggstravaganza.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 10, 2019
Eggs and alpacas at Lakewood Ranch's Eggstravaganza

Annual Eggstravaganza will have 27,000 Easter eggs scattered around the Greenbrook Adventure Park in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Tristan McWilliam.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 10, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Tristan McWilliam

The ODA freshman talks his running career and his stance on clowns.

  • East County
  • Sports
Clara Reynardus de Villanueva, Tammy Karp, Donna Koffman, Shelley Sarbey, Jaclyn Brunckhorst, Elisabeth Waters and Umbreen Khalidi-Majeed
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 10, 2019
Seven ladies play up the eight elements of nature for Pique Nique

Child Protection Center starts campaign for 40th anniversary, Brent Greeno sports a special tie and more on this week's social scene.

  • Black Tie
Ringling College of Art and Design faculty member and artist Tom Casmer and his wife, illustrator and abstract painter Mary GrandPré — Photo by Niki Kottmann
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 10, 2019
'Common Denominator' shows work of Mary GrandPré and Tom Casmer

The latest exhibit at GAZE Modern shows the work of two married artists creating in the same home.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 10, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 11

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • Things To Do
The Umbrella House sits in Lido Shores. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 10, 2019
Scene & Heard 04.11.19

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week.

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    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 9, 2019
County to explore drawing new district lines

The Board of County Commissioners will revisit the topic of redistricting in May.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cops Corner
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 9, 2019
Bradenton woman scammed after online purchase

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports from Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton areas.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Stephanie Peabody is the founding director of the Academy for Brain Health and Performance.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 9, 2019
Reasons to get excited about the Lakewood Ranch Study of Brain Health

Driving forces behind the Lakewood Ranch Study of Brain Health explain key components.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 9, 2019
Circus Arts Conservatory supporters celebrate arena opening

The CAC Sailor Circus Arena Dedication and Grand Opening Dinner was hosted April 9 at the arena.

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Artistic Director Jeffery Kin, Donna DeFant, Co-Chairs Tippy and John Holz and Morgan Gerhart
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 9, 2019
The Players Centre shares plans for Lakewood Ranch move

The Center Stage Capital Campaign was introduced at a London Bay Homes model in The Founders Club.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 9, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra announces concert lineup for 2019-2020 season

The orchestra will feature nine guest conductors and celebrate the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth.

  • Arts + Culture
A Sailor Circus student juggles as guests enter the event.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 9, 2019
Sailor Circus Arena reopens after $4.5-million renovation project

The Circus Arts Conservatory recognized top donors at a grand opening event April 9.

  • Arts + Culture
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