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  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 5, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 6

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

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  • Things To Do
Wedding Professionals Tomorrowland Party eventgoers Kourtney Culler, Christina Harris and Alisa Forbis. Forbis purchased her top at Express. Photo by Love & Style Photography
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • September 5, 2018
Fashion Insider: Merry and Metallic

Get your shine on with these metallic looks for this week's Sarasota Observer Fashion Insider.

  • Black Tie
High tides have eroded the beach to the point that the enscarpment – a steep embankment left in the sand dune by beach erosion – has eroded to the base of the southernmost groin.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 4, 2018
30,000 tons of sand being used for beach renourishment in Longboat

Longboat starts north end beach renourishment

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Gretchen Lovewell, manager of Mote’s Stranding Investigation’s Program, said the whale was found on the beach near 2605 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 4, 2018
Pygmy killer whale found on Longboat Key taken to Mote

This whale marks the third that is now undergoing rehab at Mote Marine Laboratory.

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  • News
The Downtown Improvement District originally envisioned a sign extending over Main Street as an entry point into downtown, though the group is now interested in considering a variety of options for the scale of any project.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 4, 2018
Downtown group talks signs, wayfinding

The Downtown Improvement District is considering a contest to find a design for gateway sign at a key entry point to the city’s center.

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    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 4, 2018
Longboat to hold budget hearing

Commission returns from summer break and will hold budget hearing

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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission held a workshop on coyotes on Longboat Key last week.
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  • Columnist .
  • September 4, 2018
Letters to the editor: Get rid of the island's coyotes

Longboat readers sound off.

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Photo courtesy of Bustle
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • September 4, 2018
'Operation Finale' offers riveting drama depicting the capture of Adolph Eichmann

Director Chris Weitz's film, "Operation Finale," utilizes tight shots, actors delivering Oscar-worthy performances and gruesome archival footage of concentration camps.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
"Volumes" runs through Sept. 9 at The Ringling. Photo by Peter Acker
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 4, 2018
'Volumes' offers immersive audio-visual artistic experience at The Ringling

The latest contemporary exhibit at The Ringling, "Volumes," helps visitors understand the connection between visuals and sounds.

  • Arts + Culture
David Hobbs, Debby Lenehan, Steve McCormack and Joe Pratico
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 3, 2018
Sarasota Sailing Squadron grills out red tide

Even though the red tide caused the Labor Day Regatta to be canceled, squadron members still gathered Sept. 1 .

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  • Neighbors
Bradenton man dies in hit-and-run crash.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 2, 2018
Pedestrian killed on S.R. 64 in eastern Manatee County

Pedestrian killed on S.R. 64 in eastern Manatee County. A hit-and-run driver fled the scene.

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    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • September 2, 2018
Backstage at the Players offers look at life of an iconic poet in 'Before Steepletop'

Premiere production of Alfred Keyser’s “Before Steepletop” celebrates the haunting allure of Edna St. Vincent Millay.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • September 1, 2018
Beauty, Brains and Business empowers female leaders of tomorrow

Truly Valued launched its free workshop series for high school girls to gain confidence and career knowledge.

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  • Neighbors
Amy Adams in "Sharp Objects." Photo source: HBO Go.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 1, 2018
Binge Blog: Back in the habit

"Sharp Objects," directed by Jean-Marc Vallee and starring Amy Adams, Patricia Clarkson, Eliza Scanlen and Chris Messina, and "Baby Driver," written and directed by Edgar Wright and starring Ansel Elgort, Jon Hamm, Jamie Foxx and Eiza Gonzalez.

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East County football roundup: 08.31.18
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 31, 2018
East County football roundup: 08.31.18

A blowout, a close win and a tough loss for East County's three high school teams

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