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Capt. Robert Mealy accepts an award for Det. Rebecca Angel, who couldn't be in attendance and who was being honored by the Lakewood Ranch Elks during Law Enforcement Appreciation Night.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 9, 2019
club news

club news

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Photo by Cliff Roles.
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 9, 2019
Black Tie & Tales: Year one down

Thank you, friends, for a purr-fect first year as Black Tie Reporter.

  • Black Tie
Soprano Isabella Bank will be performing Jan. 26 at the OASIS' 18th annual Benefit Concert and Fundraiser at Palm Aire Country Club.
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  • Jay Heater
  • January 9, 2019
Palm Aire concert features Lakewood Ranch rising star

Palm Aire concert features Lakewood Ranch rising star

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David Breitbarth (who plays Samuel Parris) returns after performing in more than 70 Asolo Rep productions. Photo by Cliff Roles
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  • Marty Fugate
  • January 9, 2019
Asolo Repertory Theatre's 'The Crucible' covers themes of history, hysteria and hope

Arthur Miller’s ‘The Crucible’ packs many lessons. So what are we supposed to learn from it today? Director Michael Donald Edwards shares his thoughts.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 9, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 10

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Venice.

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The Sarasota Ballet’s “Transcending Movement” performance will run Jan. 25-28. Photo by Frank Atura
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 9, 2019
Scene & Heard 01.10.19

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week, from Sarasota Ballet adding a new performance to The Pops Orchestra donating $5,000 to Sarasota Military Officers Scholarship Fund of the Military Officers Association of Sarasota.

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Caroll Michels works with artists throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Japan, and South and Central America. Photo by Virginia Hoffman
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 9, 2019
Caroll Michels coaches the creative in 'How to Survive and Prosper as an Artist'

The Palmer Ranch resident used the lessons she learned as a mentor-less artist to pioneer the art consulting field as a coach and author.

  • Arts + Culture
Every room of Scott Fore's home has a spectacular view.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 8, 2019
A 'Tonka toy' with charm in Bradenton

Unique contemporary home goes on the market in East County along the Manatee River.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Guest speaker John Michael Chambers and Republican Club of Longboat Key President Joe McElmeel
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 8, 2019
John Michael Chambers visits with Longboat Key Republicans

More than 100 people attended the Republican Club of Longboat Key's first 2019 meeting on Jan. 8.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 8, 2019
ODA opens new indoor sports facility

The Out-of-Door Academy (ODA) opened Fox Field House to help its basketball and volleyball teams practice earlier and simultaneously.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bob Gary, guest speaker David Houle, Victoria Baum and Longboat Key Democratic Club President Ken Marsh
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 8, 2019
Longboat Key Democrats reunite for 2019

On Jan. 8, members gathered to hear from futurist David Houle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Neal Communities team members Randy Turkovics, Michael Storey, Pat Neal, Charlene Neal, Michael Greenberg and Mark Sochar pose for a group photo. Neal Communities is preparing for six community grand openings in 2019. Courtesy pho.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 8, 2019
Lakewood Ranch builder notches more than 1,000 home sales

Neal Communities' leaders say business is steady.

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    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 8, 2019
Colony plan faces key dates next week

Third time could be a charm for Colony developer

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 8, 2019
Longboat Red Kettle drive hits top spot again

The club and other volunteers raised $19,508.47 at the Longboat Key Publix during the 2018 holiday season.

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  • News
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • January 7, 2019
Sarasota Film Festival extends registration for first ever collaborative student film contest

Local students have been provided more time to register for Sarasota County School’s first ever Student PSA Film Contest.

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