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"Dike" runs through Dec. 16. Photo courtesy Dylan Jon Wade Cox
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 12, 2018
'Dike' is a steamy, thoughtful play that creates the illusion of being unrehearsed

Hannah Benitez’s play explores the themes of sexual orientation and personal identity at Urbanite Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • November 11, 2018
Sand, sun and the circus take over Siesta Beach

The ninth annual  Siesta Key Crystal Classic International Sand Sculpting Festival brought the circus to Siesta Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • November 11, 2018
Veterans Day parade honors all who served

Hundreds gathered along Main Street to celebrate Sarasota's veterans on Nov. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • November 11, 2018
Marine Corps celebrates 243rd birthday

Veterans of the U.S. Marine Corps gathered Nov. 10 at Marina Jack to celebrate birthday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 11, 2018
Longboat Key Rotary Club salutes veterans

The Rotary Club of Longboat Key hosted a luncheon in honor of more than 200 local veterans Nov. 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • November 11, 2018
The Sunshine Kids supporters put on their best western wear

Rhinestones and Ranchers was hosted Nov. 10 at the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club.

  • Black Tie
The Sarasota Ballet will perform Jerome Robbins' "The Concert" for the first time ever in the program for "Masters of Dance." Photo by Frank Atura
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 10, 2018
The Sarasota Ballet steps up to celebrate iconic choreographers in latest program

The dance company is rising to the challenge of honoring three iconic choreographers in 'Masters of Dance.'

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 10, 2018
Lakewood Ranch pours in to charity

Lakewood Ranch Rotary Club hosts 17th annual food and wine festival.

  • East County
  • News
Mote Scientific has owned this property since 1982.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • November 10, 2018
Development plans once again up to Longboat voters

Mote Foundation land makes its second appearance on the ballot. In 2017, it came closer than any other to winning a density increase.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 10, 2018
Braden River football survives Plant City comeback

The Pirates held off the Raiders 28-23

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The Braden River Middle School choir serenades veterans during the ceremony.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • November 9, 2018
Lakewood Ranch students salute the veterans

Braden River Middle honors veterans with a service.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • November 9, 2018
Forty Carrots supporters sip, socialize and shop at Wine, Women & Shoes

The annual Signature Luncheon benefiting Forty Carrots Family Center was held Nov. 9 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 9, 2018
Bacchus on the Beach toasts to 8th annual stone crab celebration

The eighth annual event took place Nov. 9 at The Resort at Longboat Key Club and benefited the Longboat Key Foundation and the Longboat Key Center for Healthy Living.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The closure is designed to facilitate utilities construction for the Payne Park Village project, a portion of which is depicted in this rendering.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 9, 2018
Road closure planned on School Avenue

A segment of School Avenue will be closed beginning Tuesday, Nov. 12 for construction of a stormwater pipe associated with a new development.

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City and county offices are closing in observance of Veterans Day on Monday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 9, 2018
City, county announce Veterans Day closures

Governmental offices and some recreational facilities will close Monday in observance of the holiday.

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