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Competitors prepare to launch their vessel into the bay.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • March 26, 2019
Sails raised in Sarasota Bay during Flying Scot Midwinters

More than 50 sailing teams turned out for the event.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • March 26, 2019
School Board to consider a district-wide resolution to not arm teachers

At the March 26 workshop, board members also discussed bringing in officials from other school districts in order to learn more about similar resolutions that have passed elsewhere in the state.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarah Glendening, Christina Russi, Executive Director and CEO Kameron Hodgens, Charlene Altenhain and Andrea Lane
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 26, 2019
Glasser/Schoenbaum's Spring Luncheon celebrates place making

The Collaboration Celebration was held March 26 at The Westin Sarasota.

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The Bradenton Marauders have big plans for fans. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 26, 2019
Bradenton Marauders have big plans for fans

The Bradenton Marauders have big plans for its upcoming 10th season.

  • East County
  • Sports
The inaugural tournament will benefit the foundation's general fund.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 26, 2019
Longboat Key Foundation to host inaugural golf tournament

The tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. on March 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Demolition of the Amore building is nearly complete.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 26, 2019
Several key issues face Longboat in the next weeks, months

Commission will hear a lot of these topics.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hosts Ron and Rita Greenbaum
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 26, 2019
Asolo Repertory Theatre shares new season with donors

The Major Donor Season Announcement Party was held March 25 at the Greenbaum's home.

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Resort at Longboat Key Club General Manager Jeff Mayers cuts the ribbon on the pickleball courts.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 26, 2019
Resort at Longboat Key Club serves up new pickleball courts

The tennis courts near Portofino were converted into four pickleball courts following an increased interest in the game.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Paid parking began in the garage on March 13.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 26, 2019
St. Armands leaders monitor paid parking

More than a month into the implementation of paid parking on St. Armands Circle, city officials continue to report positive trends.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards announces the upcoming season. Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 25, 2019
Asolo Rep and the FSU/Asolo Conservatory announce 2019-2020 season

Next season will bring ‘The Sound of Music,’ ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ and several new works to the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

  • Arts + Culture
Elsie Fisher in "Eighth Grade." Photo via Prime Video.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 25, 2019
Binge Blog: Awkward exchanges

"Eighth Grade," starring Elsie Fisher, and "Jeopardy!" hosted by Alex Trebek are this week's picks.

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Andrew Lane guest conducted “Sounds of the Stage,” aka Great Escapes 5, which featured principal double bass John Miller (pictured). Courtesy photo
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • March 25, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra offers musical smorgasbord in 'Sounds of the Stage'

Sarasota Orchestra's Great Escapes 5 concert, "Sounds of the Stage" at Holley Hall in Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, reminds us of the good old days of pops concerts.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 24, 2019
Sleepy Lagoon gathers for neighborhood bash

More than 100 Sleepy Lagoon residents enjoyed a buffet dinner March 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 24, 2019
Manatee County man dies in I-75 crash

Manatee County man dies in I-75 crash near State Road 64 exit.

  • East County
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Co-Chairs Marci and Michael Klein
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 23, 2019
Ringling College of Art & Design makes moves and magic

Avant Garde: A Magical Evening was hosted March 23 at Ringling College.

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