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A wrecking ball began taking swings at the midrise building on the property of the former Colony Beach & Tennis Resort on Monday morning.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • November 19, 2018
Wrecking ball begins taking down Colony centerpiece

The last of the buildings at the site of the former Colony Beach & Tennis Resort is expected to be gone by the end of this week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Samantha Benoit and Filippo Valmorbida dance Christopher Wheeldon’s "There Where She Loved." Photo by Frank Atura
    By
  • Anna Dearing
  • November 19, 2018
The Sarasota Ballet makes audiences laugh, pulls at their heartstrings

'Masters of Dance' honored three of ballet choreograph's greatest: Sir Frederick Ashton, Jerome Robbins and Christopher Wheeldon.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Manatee County offices will be closed Nov. 22-23.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 19, 2018
Manatee County offices to close for Thanksgiving holiday

Parks, preserves will remain open.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • November 18, 2018
Equality Florida brings breakfast to dinner time

The Suncoast Celebration was hosted Nov. 18 at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 18, 2018
Triathletes track Longboat Key

The annual Longboat Key Triathlon took place at the Resort at Longboat Key Club Nov. 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Spanish Main consists of 212 villas.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • November 18, 2018
Longboat community's long-term vision meshes with new zoning proposals

Spanish Main residents encouraged their long-term redevelopment plans mesh with new town zoning proposals

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Robyn and President and CEO Bill Sadlo
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • November 18, 2018
Boys & Girls Club honors a legacy

Champions for Children was hosted Nov. 17 at the Lee Whetherington Boys & Girls Club.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 17, 2018
St. Mary rings in holiday cheer

The St. Mary's Women's Guild hosted its annual Christmas Bazaar Nov. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 17, 2018
Longboat Key Firefighters Association swings into second golf classic

Around 150 people participated in the second annual Longboat Key Firefighters Association Golf Classic on Nov. 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Pirates junior running back Brian Battie holds his head in his hands after Braden River's comeback attempt fell just short.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 16, 2018
Braden River football's season ends in Venice

The Pirates' comeback effort fell short in a 28-21 loss

  • East County
  • Sports
Riverview football advances to regional final
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 16, 2018
Riverview football advances to regional final

The Rams beat Manatee High and will host Dr. Phillips High next week

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Chairman Pat Ball and Judy Ball
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 16, 2018
Party at the Point guests get Florida Fancy

Historic Spanish Point hosted its annual fundraiser Nov. 16 on the grounds of its White Cottage.

  • Black Tie
Lakewood Ranch High Principal Craig Little will become the principal of the new high school in Parrish.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • November 16, 2018
Lakewood Ranch High principal takes another post

Lakewood Ranch High Principal Craig Little will become the principal of the new high school in Parrish.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 16, 2018
Culture Collective gets a dose of flower power at Selby Gardens

The young art patrons group got a private tour of The Orchid Show: ‘Endless Forms’ Nov. 15 at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Arts + Culture
Co-Chairwoman Tomeika Hunter-Koski and Debra Flynt-Garrett
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • November 16, 2018
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe goes groovy

The Let's Get It On Gala was held Nov. 16 at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.

  • Black Tie
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