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AlexArt International Art Gallery opened in May 2016 at 25 N. Pineapple Ave. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 6, 2019
AlexArt International Art Gallery started with passion and a vibrant vision

AlexArt International Gallery was opened — and continues to be run — by an Italian woman with a colorful vision of the world.

  • Arts + Culture
Syreeta Banks plays Sister Margaret Alexander in WBTT's "The Amen Corner." Photo by Vutti Photography
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 6, 2019
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's 'The Amen Corner' tells tragic, vital tale

Director Chuck Smith shares his fresh approach to James Baldwin’s “The Amen Corner" with WBTT.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 6, 2019
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Recap Season 2, Episode 4

From girl fights to new flings, the drama continues.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Victor DeRenzi and Executive Director Richard Russell welcome guests. Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 5, 2019
Sarasota Opera reveals its 2019-2020 season

The upcoming season will include a return to several operas the company hasn't performed in more than a decade.

  • Arts + Culture
SMR CEO and President Rex Jensen breaks ground on Waterside Place in October. Four new tenants were announced this week.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 5, 2019
New tenants sign to do business in Lakewood Ranch's Waterside Place

SoFresh, Kilwins, Foundation Coffee Co., The Yoga Shack become first tenants in Lakewood Ranch's Waterside Place cultural hub in Sarasota County.

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The City Commission intends to revisit this topic of development review procedures by the summer at the latest.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 5, 2019
City considers development review changes

After a push for more public input on proposed projects, Sarasota officials will review the ways the city approves new developments.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • David Conway
  • February 5, 2019
Work on St. Armand Circle bathroom progresses

Despite concerns about costs, a St. Armands group is pushing forward with its planned restroom project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The proposed sales office could cost about $2 million to build.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • February 5, 2019
Longboat board backs St. Regis sales office

Work on sales office to begin by fall

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Albert V. Mondus, Jr., Age 77
    In Memoriam |
  • February 5, 2019
Albert V. Mondus, Jr.

Albert V. Mondus, Jr. Obituary

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • February 5, 2019
Mail-in voting season begins on Longboat Key

More than 1,000 vote-by-mail ballots were sent to Manatee and Sarasota county residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo courtesy of Cliff Roles and Mote
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 5, 2019
Mote appoints director of development

Andria Piekarz, formerly the director of philanthropy for the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast, joined Mote's team on Feb. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Event organizers Lynn Burton and Nancy Cohen with event chairwoman Sylvia Pastor
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 4, 2019
Temple Beth Israel fashion show celebrates natural looks

The fashion show was held Feb. 4 at Michael's On East.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • February 4, 2019
Parents, guardians able to apply for School Choice in Sarasota County

Controlled Open Enrollment is currently open for students in any district to be enrolled with Sarasota County Schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Lee Clay Jordan III, 1961 - 2019
    In Memoriam |
  • February 4, 2019
Lee Clay Jordan III

Lee Clay Jordan III, 1961 - 2019

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • February 4, 2019
Comey talks leadership, Trump in Sarasota

The former FBI director spoke about the core values of leadership as part of the RCLA Town Hall Lecture Series at the Van Wezel.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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