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  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 1, 2019
Key Chorale's 'Elijah' to showcase masterwork of epic proportions

Key Chorale will be accompanied by four professional soloists, a youth soloist and 35 members of the Sarasota Orchestra for 'Elijah.'

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  • Samantha Chaney
  • March 1, 2019
Educators, volunteers use Dr. Seuss to teach students about kindness

Dr. Seuss Day got a special twist in district classrooms when Embracing Our Differences partnered with Sarasota County Schools.

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Helena Howard in "Madeline's Madeline." Photo source: Amazon Prime Video.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 1, 2019
Binge Blog: A roll of the dice

An electric individual performance from Helena Howard in "Madeline's Madeline" and "Game Night," the best studio comedy in years, starring Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams, are this week’s picks.

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Janet Trefry and Terry Stocker
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 1, 2019
Church of the Redeemer can hear the bells, too

The church famous for its bells teaches downtown residents about what they mean.

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Heritage Harbour Golf & Eatery investor Bryan Veith enjoys a round with co-owner Chris Bradshaw.
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  • Jay Heater
  • February 28, 2019
A round of golf Bradshaw family style in Bradenton

A round of golf Bradshaw family style at Heritage Harbour in Bradenton

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Firefighter of the Year Todd DePatie
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  • Jay Heater
  • February 28, 2019
East Manatee Fire Rescue awards top honors

Todd DePatie named firefighter of the year and Casey Lambert is named officer of the year in East Manatee Fire Rescue.

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  • February 28, 2019
Observer Media Group Black Tie launches new social app

The Black Tie Bash was held Feb. 28 at Michael's On East.

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  • February 28, 2019
St. Mary putts through annual golf tournament

About 150 golfers played the Harbourside Course Feb. 28 for the St. Mary Men's Club annual golf tournament.

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Dr. Rachel Shelley and Rebecca Abrahamson
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 28, 2019
Booker High raises the curtain for their students

The first ever the Booker High School Visual Performing Arts Fundraiser takes place on March 9.

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The Youth Library room at the Sarasota County Selby Library.
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  • Samantha Chaney
  • February 28, 2019
Baltimore Orioles help promote love of learning, literacy in Sarasota County

For the eighth consecutive year, students in the greater Sarasota community have the opportunity to tackle books in exchange for baseball tickets.

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The Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch home at 6922 Belmont Court recently sold for $938,000.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • February 28, 2019
Country Club Village home tops local sales at $938,000

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 11-15.

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  • Brynn Mechem
  • February 28, 2019
Sarasota County tests election equipment for Longboat election

Ahead of the March 12 election, Ron Turner and his team tests all necessary equipment to ensure it will work properly on election night.

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Siesta Healing owner Karen Mahlios maintains a passion for holistic healing and helping others.
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  • Samantha Chaney
  • February 28, 2019
Cancer inspires Siesta Key shop designed to help people

Daughter-in-law's answer to a casual question forms the basis of a family business.

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A courtesy photo from Miriam Zelin's memorial service shows her boots next to the American flag.
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 28, 2019
Sarasota Military Academy cadets learn from the past with film

Five women tell their military stories in documentary made by students.

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Boog Powell threw out the first pitch Feb. 23 at Ed Smith Stadium.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 28, 2019
Meat the team: Orioles food options receive an upgrade

Boog's BBQ, owned by Boog Powell, is now part of the Baltimore Orioles spring training experience at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota.

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