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Laura Stuart Wood was afraid her linens would clash, but she had nothing to fear. Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 27, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 11.30.17

From a linen mishap to an impressive Turkey Trot, here's the latest on the social scene.

  • Black Tie
Emanuel Lefresne sits on the curb along Ocean Boulevard before the Siesta Key holiday parade.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 27, 2017
Siesta Key flips the switch on holiday spirit

Siesta Key Village hosted its annual holiday parade on Nov. 25.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • November 27, 2017
Film review: 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri'

This role was literally and figuratively made for Frances McDormand, and her character in the dark comedy teaches us an important life lesson.

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Kate Berg and Mari Vial-Golden perform "Echoes." Photo by Dylan Jon Wade Cox
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 26, 2017
Theater review: 'Echoes'

Women’s struggles reverberate across the centuries in “Echoes” at Urbanite Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • November 26, 2017
Film review: 'Wonderstruck'

Director Todd Haynes brings the unique perspective of two deaf children to life — even though their stories take place five decades apart.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
A 21-year-old Lakewood Ranch man dies in a motorcycle accident at State Road 70 and Lena Road in Bradenton.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 26, 2017
Lakewood Ranch man dies in motorcycle accident

Crash occurs at State Road 70 and Lena Road in Bradenton.

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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 25, 2017
Cops Corner: Robber takes $300 from charity fundraiser for veterans

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

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 25, 2017
Carol and Mort Siegler celebrate 70 years of marriage

The local philanthropists renewed their vows on Nov. 25 on the south lawn of Plymouth Harbor.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 24, 2017
Riverview football's season ended by Dr. Phillips

The Rams scored a season-low 19 points in the loss, though they had opportunities for more.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 24, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 30

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Choral Artists of Sarasota performed Bach B Minor Mass on Nov. 19 at Church of the Redeemer.
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • November 24, 2017
Choral Artists of Sarasota end BachFest on the right note

The group gave an extraordinary performance of Bach B Minor Mass on Nov. 19 at The Church of the Redeemer.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 24, 2017
Chamber sends off, welcomes town officials

Retiring Town Manager Dave Bullock and Director of Public Works Juan Florensa bid farewell to chamber members.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 24, 2017
Manatee emergency services asks public to identify AED locations

Officials say a directory of automated external defibrillators will help improve response times in emergencies.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is reminding citizens to shop smart and stay safe this holiday season.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • November 23, 2017
Sheriff's Office cautions safe holiday shopping

The busy shopping season kicks off with Black Friday, and the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has a few tips for shopping smart this year.

  • Sarasota
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Jeff is deaf with Down syndrome and dabbles in superhero portraiture. Photos by Heidi Kurpiela
  • By Heidi Kurpiela, Contributor
  • November 23, 2017
Different Strokes: Easter Seals offers unique artistic opportunity

Easter Seals Southwest Florida found the perfect place to break free of physical limitations: a blank canvas.

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