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Nikki Sedacca also owns a gallery named after her on Martha’s Vineyard. Courtesy photo
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  • Su Byron
  • May 22, 2019
Fashion Insider: Nikki Sedacca's Wearable Art

Philanthropist and jewelry designer Nikki Sedacca gives us a look at her design process.

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President Elect Alicia Chalmers, President Amy Sankes and EVP Kelly Fernandez
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 21, 2019
Junior League of Sarasota passes the gavel to new president

The Junior League of Sarasota Annual Dinner was held May 21 at Art Ovation Hotel.

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The town used a 30-foot light pole along Bee Ridge Road as an example of a dark-painted aluminum pole. The flag pole is 25 feet high,
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 21, 2019
Town moves ahead with heights for small-cell poles

Longboat Key leaders take a critical step in the design of their town's underground utilities and upgraded cell service.

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A.G. Lafley, Cathy Layton, Ric Gregoria and Debra Jacobs pose around the board announcing The Patterson Foundation's contribution toward the first phase of the bayfront project.
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  • David Conway
  • May 21, 2019
Patterson Foundation announces donation to The Bay

The foundation’s initial $2 million contribution could grow to $5 million as The Bay Park Conservancy embarks on the first phase of its park project.

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Cheri Coryea is the new Manatee County administrator.
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  • Jay Heater
  • May 21, 2019
Manatee County Commissioners approve Coryea as full-time administrator

Cheri Coryea given full title after three months as Manatee County's acting administrator.

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Brentwood Elementary School. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County Schools.
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  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 21, 2019
Brentwood Elementary to hold vigil for 9-year-old killed on way to school

The event will be at Brentwood Elementary, located at 2500 Vinson Avenue in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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Sally Wingert and Allen Fitzpatrick act in Asolo Rep's production of "Sweeney Todd." Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 21, 2019
Asolo Repertory Theatre's 'Sweeney Todd' boasts killer costume design

A great deal of thought went into Alice Louise Frederickson's 'Sweeney Todd' costumes.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 21, 2019
Lido Pool to temporarily close

The pool, located at 400 Benjamin Franklin Drive, will be closed for seven days.

  • Sarasota
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Dr. Stephanie Peabody conceived the brain health study.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 21, 2019
LWR Talks features brain health study

Speaker Stephanie Peabody says community round-table discussions about the Lakewood Ranch Study of Brain Health will begin in September.

  • East County
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The parade begins on Main Street every year.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 21, 2019
Upcoming Memorial Day Parade prompts road closures

Road closures in the city of Sarasota will begin around 9 a.m. on Monday, May 27

  • Sarasota
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The Sarasota County Administration buildings will be one of several closed facilities.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 21, 2019
Sarasota County announces Memorial Day closures

Most county-led government and recreational facilities will be closed.

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Both opponents and supporters of the Sarasota Orchestra's proposal packed the commission chambers at City Hall on Monday.
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  • David Conway
  • May 21, 2019
City Commission rejects orchestra's Payne Park vision

Although the Sarasota Orchestra said it was the only viable site in the city, the commission ruled out using the park property for a music hall.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • May 20, 2019
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe brings 'Soul' to Art in the Ballpark

WBTT's Soul Crooners performed to a sold-out crowd at Sarasota's Ed Smith Stadium May 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 20, 2019
9-year-old struck and killed on way to Sarasota school

The boy was a third grade student at Brentwood Elementary School.

  • Sarasota
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Ninety-five-year-old Robert Kanter, who earned a purple heart with the 101st Airborne Division in World War II, was honored with a float sponsored by his son, Lakewood Ranch Dental owner Michael Kanter.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 20, 2019
East County embraces its heroes in Lakewood Ranch

Fallen soldiers, veterans and current military members are center stage at annual Tribute to Heroes Parade in Lakewood Ranch.

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