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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 11, 2019
David Brooks takes the stage for the Library Foundation for Sarasota County

The Author Luncheon was hosted Feb. 11 at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 11, 2019
Lynn Nottage’s 'Sweat' explores the labor pains of 21st century American unions

Asolo Repertory Theatre actors fully embrace the playwright's sharply-written dialogue to deliver confident realism.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Betty Holland turned 103-years-old on Feb. 11.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 11, 2019
A Sarasotans advice for long life

A woman turned 103 on Feb. 11.

  • Sarasota
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    In Memoriam |
  • February 11, 2019
Margo Lee

Margo Lee Obituary 5/12/1927 - 2/5/2019

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Markers both orange and green line the safe passage out of Buttonwood Harbor into Sarasota Bay.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 11, 2019
Volunteers keep Longboat Key boating channel open

Buttonwood Harbor organization has kept boaters from running aground since the 1960s.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • February 11, 2019
When the gong is struck, Longboat's Longbeach Village Olympics begin

Games will be played throughout the Village.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch resident Dick Vitale and The V Foundation for Cancer Research announced that Avery Johnson, Chris Fowler and Dabo Swinney will be the honorees at the 2019 Dick Vitale Gala on May 10 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 11, 2019
2019 Dick Vitale Gala honorees announced

Dabo Swinney, Avery Johnson and Chris Fowler are coming to town

  • East County
  • Sports
Educators pose with William H. Bashaw, in front. He served as Manatee County Schools Superintendent for from 1970 to 1983. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 11, 2019
Bradenton school namesake dies

Former Manatee Schools Superintendent William H. Bashaw leaves legacy.

  • East County
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    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • February 11, 2019
Presidents Day prompts upcoming county government closures

County government offices, as well as other administrative resources, are among those that will be closed.

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“Turandot” runs through March 22 at Sarasota Opera House. Photo by Rod Millington
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • February 11, 2019
Sarasota Opera is near perfection in Giacomo Puccini's 'Turandot'

'Turandot' principals and chorus alike sang with confidence and gusto.

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View of the palm tree planted at Colony.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • February 11, 2019
Palm sprouts on former Colony site

Hydroseeding appears to have taken hold at Colony site

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Italian chef greeted Ciao Italia! diners.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • February 11, 2019
Owner of Holmes Beach restaurant buys Longboat location

Longboat diners can still get their Italian food fix

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Erin Weinberger and her mom, Amy Weinberger, who said the Players have helped Erin earn professional acting jobs.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 10, 2019
Smitten with the Players in Lakewood Ranch

Those attending the Sarasota community theater's fundraiser in Lakewood Ranch sing its praises.

  • East County
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Marie and Ray Wilhem with Sophie
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 10, 2019
Paint the Sarasota downtown red

The Downtown Sarasota Festival of the Arts celebrated 31 years.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 10, 2019
All Angels members gather for annual brunch

About 70 church members attended the brunch and meeting on Feb. 10 at Bird Key Yacht Club.

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