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Playwright Sarah Bierstock will debut her play at Florida Studio Theatre.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 6, 2018
Florida Studio Theatre production tells story of the walls between us

Playwright Sarah Bierstock shares insights on her world premiere production of “Honor Killing" at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 6, 2018
Pique Nique returns with Florida Winefest & Auction

Pique Nique Sur la Baie was held April 6 at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Bayfront.

  • Black Tie
David Brenner
  • By David Brenner | Contributor
  • April 6, 2018
Longboat needs a new generation of leaders

We need more and new Longboaters to get involved. You’ll meet smart, well-educated people who will make your life more interesting. It worked for me.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 6, 2018
Child Protection Centers thanks community partners at Blue Ribbon Breakfast

Child Protection Center’s 14th Annual Blue Ribbon Breakfast honors those who serve through all facets of child abuse prevention and awareness.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 5, 2018
Winefest kicks off weekend with the Winemaker Dinner Party

The Winemaker Dinner Party at Sunset was hosted April 5 at the Sarasota Outboard Club.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 5, 2018
Sarasota Orchestra wraps up third and final dinner series

The Sarasota Orchestra Dinner Series was hosted April 5 at The Field Club.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 5, 2018
Save Our Seabirds supporters flock for Sunset Soiree

The 7th annual fundraiser took place April 5 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 5, 2018
Food for thought at USF Sarasota-Manatee's Soul Food Symposium

Students and community members come together to learn about the soul behind soul food.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
An adult snowy plover and a chick.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • April 5, 2018
Protected baby birds hatch on Longboat Key beach

Two snowy plover chicks hatched on Whitney Beach April 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The home at 16431 Daysailor Trail in the Lake Club area of Lakewood Ranch recently sold for $1,424,500.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 5, 2018
Lake Club home leads locals sales at $1.42 million

Residential real estate for March 19-23.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 5, 2018
Mote earns AZA accreditation and research productivity ranking

Mote Marine Laboratory has been accredited by The Association of Zoos & Aquariums since 2003.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • April 5, 2018
Longboat seeks Arts Center funding from Sarasota County

Town officials have asked Sarasota County for $400,000 to help offset the cost of developing a site plan and demolishing the Amore restaurant to build an Arts, Cultural and Education Center

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • April 5, 2018
Fruitville Elementary students back in class after evacuation

No injuries were reported, and officials believe it was an issue with an air conditioning unit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lindsay Kaighin patrols the net during a Riverview practice.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 5, 2018
Rams girls lacrosse finding success behind first-year goalie

Riverview is 9-1 on the season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Riverview grad Brion Whitley played in the NCAA Tournament with Murray State University. Photo courtesy Dave Winder/Murray State Athletics.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 5, 2018
Racing to the top: Sarasota native talks his NCAA Tournament experience

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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