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Terri Klauber, Rebecca Blitz, Nicole Ruth, Kim Mancini and Beth Knopik enjoy the last Pique Nique Sur La Baie at New College.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 4, 2017
Pique Nique makes a much-anticipated return

After a brief hiatus last year, the popular fashion show event will return in 2018.

  • Black Tie
Shots were fired outside of the Main Plaza parking lot around 2:30 a.m. Friday, the Sarasota Police Department said.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 4, 2017
Sarasota police seek information after downtown shooting

The Sarasota Police Department is attempting to identify two people they believe were present when shots were fired near east Main Street on Friday morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
 Steve Herich holds up his client's unusual inshore catch.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • December 4, 2017
Fish out of (deep) water

Unusual catch makes fisherman's day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 4, 2017
Laurel neighbors deck the park

Laurel Park neighborhood residents gathered in Laurel Park for its annual holiday party Dec. 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
East County sports roundup: 12.04.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 4, 2017
East County sports weekend roundup: 12.04.17

East County sports weekend roundup: 12.04.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Australian pines are resistant to salt water spray and need little soil nutrition, allowing them to thrive on beachfronts.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • December 4, 2017
Australian pines in Longboat's crosshairs

Commissioners approved town reimbursement for removing Australian pine from private property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nate Jacobs, Samone A. Hicks, Joseph Holt, Amy Jo Connours, and Leon Pitts in Choral Artists of Sarasota’s production of “Too Hot to Handel.”
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • December 4, 2017
Choral Artists of Sarasota reimagine Handel

Choral Artists of Sarasota reprise joyful gospel interpretation of Handel’s ‘Messiah.’

  • Arts + Culture
Traffic on and off the barrier islands is part of the FDOT study, including how it flows back and forth from the mainland.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • December 4, 2017
FDOT's proposals to slice through barrier island traffic on display Tuesday

Longboat workshop offers the opportunity to see progress, ask questions

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Diane and Pete Shaw and Esther Martin
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 4, 2017
Casa Del Mar gets groovy

Residents donned their most far out apparel for a party on the patio on Dec. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • December 3, 2017
Designing Women's Boutique hosts annual gala at Michael's on the Bay

DWB held "Jazzy Nights" on Dec. 3 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

  • Black Tie
Ringling College of Art and Design hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the first phase of its new state-of-the-art visual arts facility on Friday, Jan. 8, 2016.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 3, 2017
Scene & Heard: 12.07.17

Here's a look at what's happening on the arts and entertainment scene this week and beyond.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 3, 2017
Cops Corner: Found 'body' discovered to be a doll

A round up of this week's most interesting police reports from Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Nick Duckart and Ana Isabelle perform in Asolo Rep’s production of “Evita.” Photo by Rod Millington
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • December 3, 2017
Music review: 'Evita'

Commanding, skilled performers and a full — but not overpowering — orchestra make "Evita" shine.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 3, 2017
Make-A-Wish makes holiday dreams come true at annual fundraiser

Christmas in Candyland got guests in the yuletide spirit on Dec. 2 at Michael’s On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 3, 2017
Holiday cheer goes on parade in Sarasota

Sarasota residents were invited to come one, come all to Sarasota's circus-themed holiday parade on Dec. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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