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The goal of the new Sailor Circus Arena is to provide more students with the opportunity for personal growth through the circus arts and offer rental space to fund programs. File photo
  • By Niki Kottmann
  • December 27, 2018
2018 A&E Year in Review

Take a look back at some of the biggest arts and entertainment news from 2018.

  • Arts + Culture
Best of Cops Corner
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  • Jay Heater
  • December 26, 2018
Best of Cops Corner for Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton areas in 2018

Some of the most interesting Sheriff's Office reports in 2018.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • December 26, 2018
Cops Corner: Best of 2018 on Longboat Key

Here are 2018's best police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Keith Pandeloglou said a community campout is being considered for Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 26, 2018
New activity pitched for Lakewood Ranch residents

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities might host a neighborhood campout.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • December 26, 2018
Black Tie & Tales: 2018 Recap

Let’s take a look back on all that happened during the past year on the social scene.

  • Black Tie
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    A time to celebrate |
  • December 26, 2018
Just Married: Kym and Gerett

A fairy tale love story took this couple from the Country Club to the aisle.

  • Sarasota
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 26, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 27

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Roger Drouin — Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • December 26, 2018
The Hermitage Artist Retreat places importance on its human factor

Local author Roger Drouin opens a new chapter at area artists’ retreat.

  • Arts + Culture
File photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 21, 2018
Ringling College of Art and Design ranks No. 1 in the US on two magazine lists

The college snagged two first-place spots on the latest Animation Magazine and College Magazine top school lists.

  • Arts + Culture
County offices will be closed Dec. 24-25, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. because of the holidays.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 21, 2018
City, county offices to close for holidays

Governmental facilities throughout Sarasota will be closed in observance of Christmas and New Year’s Day, causing adjustments to trash collection.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Daniel Craig (left) in "Casino Royale." Photo source: DVD.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 21, 2018
Binge Blog: Wringing out the old year

The final recommendations of 2018 — "Casino Royale," "La Vita è Bella" ("Life is Beautiful"), streaming service Kanopy and social media app/site Letterboxd — are two of the best films of all time and the latest tools for movie-lovers.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Isabel Decluccia glues down her stuffed dog on the front of her sweater.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 20, 2018
Sweater weather in Sarasota

Poet’s Walk Sarasota, A Spring Hills Memory Care Community let residents make their own sweaters for a contest on Dec. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kompothecras said current owner Julie Brown would help with the transition to a new professional management team at the bar. Photo courtesy Google Street View.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 20, 2018
Gary Kompothecras to buy Crescent Club

The 1-800-ASK-GARY founder plans to maintain the Siesta Key bar, but he's also got grander plans for revitalizing the surrounding area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota Polo Club's grounds were completely submerged Thursday afternoon from steady rains that hit the area.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 20, 2018
Heavy rain in Sarasota, Bradenton causes damage

Heavy rain in Sarasota, Bradenton causes damage while tornado touches down in Myakka City.

  • East County
  • News
Kayla Pizarro, Cedric Washington, Jayden Washington, Mia Washington and Paris Phillips
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 20, 2018
Light up the holiday season at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

The Family Togetherness event was a little rainy, but families still came out to see the lights.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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