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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 8, 2018
Sarasota Orchestra gathers guests to dine with Broadway stars

The Sarasota Orchestra held its second Dinner Series March 8 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 8, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 15

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 8, 2018
Opening night of the Jewish Film Festival stars special guests

The Jewish Film Festival kicked off March 8 at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 8, 2018
Southeastern Guide Dogs supporters dine in dark

The event was held March 8 in the Harbourside Ballroom of the Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • March 8, 2018
Joe Gruters announces bid for state senate

Gruters' announcement was accompanied with a list of 50 local elected officials who support his candidacy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Managing an aging Bobby Jones facility and continuing to draw golfers has proven challenging, city staff said.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 8, 2018
Bobby Jones Golf Club's financial woes continue

The municipal golf course could need another $400,000 subsidy before the end of the fiscal year — and a $1 million subsidy next year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pamela Gavette, right, with her family.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • March 8, 2018
Newcomer, incumbents file intent to run for Sarasota County School Board

A substitute teacher from Venice will challenge Jane Goodwin for her seat in this year's election.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 8, 2018
Street sign's grammar draws quick criticism (or criticism quickly?)

Neighborhood wordsmith makes clear an opinion on Drive Slow sign.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key ballot deadline is 7 p.m., March 20.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • March 8, 2018
Ready, set, vote on Longboat Key

What you need to know before heading to the ballot box March 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Seniors Caleb Ward and Matthew McDonnell captain the Cardinal Mooney boys lacrosse team.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 8, 2018
Cardinal Mooney boys lacrosse is ready to take 'the leap'

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The district is looking into ways to offer more protection at schools.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • March 8, 2018
Details needed to make school safety plans reality

Sheriff Tom Knight wants the school district to hire retired law enforcement officers to protect schools against active assailants. But the School Board has a lot of questions about how to make that actually happen.

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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • March 8, 2018
The price to earn an ‘A’

Sarasota’s school tax vote is a ‘renewal ritual.’ But for the new school tax to pass in Manatee, voters need to see a dramatic change. Two of its board members should resign.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Commissioners decided parking will be prohibited on the north side of Old Stickney Point Road.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • March 8, 2018
County blocks parking on part of Old Stickney Point Road

Safety issues outweighed the three spots being debated for the commission, but a proposed lot could provide more parking nearby.

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    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • March 8, 2018
School district paid thousands to investigate complaints against administrators

The Sarasota County School Board paid an outside law firm $20,290 to investigate complaints made against Superintendent Todd Bowden and Booker High Principal Rachel Shelley.

  • Sarasota
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David Barrett.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 8, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: David Barrett

The Sarasota High pitcher talks getting focused and Fortnite.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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