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Typically around 70 prints are on display in the space, including multiples and editions by Jorge Blanco, Betsy Cameron, Ron Desmett and more. Photo by Niki Kottmann
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • June 26, 2019
Alfstad& Editions celebrates the power of print

Alfstad& Editions proves that printmaking isn’t dead, and neither is Alfstad& productions.

  • Arts + Culture
Atlanta improv group Dad's Garage will perform July 12, 13, 19 and 20 at Florida Studio Theatre. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • June 26, 2019
Scene & Heard 06.27.19

This week on the A&E scene Marie Selby Botanical Gardens became a Smithsonian Affiliate, Ringling College of Art and Design won a national award and much more.

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Jerry Bilik’s ‘Independence’ sings a song of freedom at Choral Artists’ Independence Day concert. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • June 26, 2019
Choral Artists' Fourth of July concert features work of a renaissance man

Jerry Bilik will make the local premiere of his patriotic piece 'Independence' at Choral Artists of Sarasota's upcoming concert.

  • Arts + Culture
Hall of Fame basketball coach and announcer Dick Vitale has signed with ESPN through the 2022 season.
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  • Jay Heater
  • June 26, 2019
Eighty a perfect age for respect for Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale

Eighty is perfect age for respect for Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale, who just signed a contract extension with ESPN.

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  • June 26, 2019
'Frozen' at summer camp at Lakewood Ranch High School

The Acting Up Performing Arts Summer Camp presents 'Frozen Jr.' at Lakewood Ranch High School.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Chrissy Coney stands in one of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center's rooms for expectant moms.
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  • Jay Heater
  • June 25, 2019
Born to deliver at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center hires its first 'birth designer.'

  • East County
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Teres Carducci will work for the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
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  • Jay Heater
  • June 25, 2019
MTC Law Academy graduates ready for assignments in Sarasota, Bradenton

Manatee Technical College Law Academy graduates ready for assignments in Sarasota, Bradenton

  • East County
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • June 25, 2019
AJC kicks off 2019 Summer Lunch & Learn Series

It's the summertime - which means AJC's Lunch & Learn series is back in action. Check out our gallery!

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Volunteers, business partners and guest speakers will also all go through an automated background check via online portal
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • June 25, 2019
Controversial presentation prompts classroom changes

The Sarasota County School Board sought to tighten the approval process of guest speaker material in district classrooms.

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Upon completion of the extension in 2023, the total distance of the Legacy Trail will be 18.1 miles
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • June 25, 2019
County to hold kick-off event for Legacy Trail extension

Payne Park is located at 2050 Adams Lane.

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  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 25, 2019
Bradenton man arrested for possession of various drugs

Michael Olson was in possession of ecstasy, cocaine and marijuana.

  • East County
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 25, 2019
Lakewood Ranch man arrested for pretending to be a therapist

Phillip Stutzman provided therapy sessions to individuals who had been sexually abused.

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Immotion, a United Kingdom-based company, provided the aquarium with the pods and film clips.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 25, 2019
Mote Marine Lab adds virtual reality to its resume

The aquarium partnered with UK-based Immotion to bring the experience to Sarasota residents and guests.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Sten Spinella
  • June 25, 2019
Freedom Fest returns to Longboat for its 17th year

The parade begins at 9 a.m.July 4 on Bay Isles Road.

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Carole J. Bufford performs 'Come Together: When the '60s Met the '70s.' Photo by Sarah Haley
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • June 24, 2019
‘Come Together: When the ’60s Met the ’70s’ delivers first-rate music

Florida Studio Theatre's latest cabaret production cleverly avoids formulaic nostalgia.

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