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  • Edward Alley
  • March 19, 2018
Orchestra’s 'Lift-Off' just misses full orbit

Our music critic had mixed opinions on the Sarasota Orchestra's Masterworks 6 concert.

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Runners reach the final mile of the course.
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • March 18, 2018
A run to remember at the annual First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon Race

Runners, walkers and supporters take part in 13th annual First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon Race on March 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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  • Shane Donglasan
  • March 18, 2018
Sarasota Garden Club celebrates five years of Gardens in Paradise

Visitors took part in a garden-gazing tour through six private gardens on March 17.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 18, 2018
Sleepy Lagoon neighbors mix and mingle

About 80 residents gathered for an annual neighborhood party March 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Regan Baker, 13, from Lakewood Ranch, tosses out the eggs before the Harvest Easter egg hunt.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 18, 2018
Families celebrate Easter at Lakewood Ranch church

Kids swarm Harvest United Methodist Church for Easter egg hunt.

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 18, 2018
Longboat Harbour revels in St. Patrick's Day fun

About 120 residents gathered for evening of live music, dinner and dancing March 17.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 17, 2018
Guests become a kaleidoscope of color at Ringing College of Art and Design

Ringling College's Avant-Garde was hosted March 17 at Ringling College.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 17, 2018
Bird Key cheers to St. Patrick's Day

Club members gathered for a green celebration March 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • March 17, 2018
Republican Women’s Club of Sarasota honors Woman of the Year Graci McGillicuddy

The Republican Women’s Club of Sarasota hosted their first ever Republican Woman of the Year gala on March 16 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 17, 2018
Twin Shores and Gulfshore parade for St. Patrick's Day

The two communities hosted their 42nd annual St. Patrick's Day Parade March 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 17, 2018
Lynches pours pints for St. Patrick's Day

The St. Armands Circle pub's celebration continues until midnight on March 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jim Larson and Kiwanis Club President Steve Branham
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 17, 2018
Kiwanis Club stacks up pancake breakfast

The Longboat Key Club held its annual Pancake Breakfast March 17.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 16, 2018
Guests sparkle for SPARCC's annual gala

"SPARCCle in the City was hosted March 16 at The Westin Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Event organizers Deb Hossenlop, Tracy Graziano, Christine Shaklik, Karen Jordan and Valerie Demino wanted to change up the annual event.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 16, 2018
Willis Casino Night raises funds for school

About 200 people turn out for fundraising event.

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    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • March 16, 2018
It's a yes: Longboat Commission approves St. Regis Hotel, condo project

The Town Commission voted six to one Friday to approve a 166-room, 78-condominium St. Regis Hotels and Residences

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