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Brendan Ragan and Betsy Helmer act in Urbanite Theatre's production of "Pilgrims." Photo by Dylan Jon Wade Cox.
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  • Marty Fugate
  • September 24, 2017
'Pilgrims' defies stormy weather at Urbanite Theatre

Hurricane Irma changed the date of Urbanite Theatre's last night of "Pilgrims," but that didn't keep ticket holders from immersing themselves in the escape of live theater.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 24, 2017
Cops Corner: Neighbor suspected to have smashed window, handicapped parking sign

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

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Steve Martin, Sarasota Bay Watch President Larry Stults and Elizabeth Anderson
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 24, 2017
Sarasota Bay Watch hosts 'clamtastic' evening

The 8th annual “Scallopalooza, It’s Clamtastic!” benefited Sarasota Bay Watch's scallop and clam restoration efforts.

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  • Berkley Mason
  • September 24, 2017
Opening Ceremony a world-class performance in Sarasota

World Rowing Championships opening ceremony showcases what Sarasota and Manatee Counties are all about.

  • East County
  • News
Flutist Betsy Traba performed the Renaissance Concerto for Flute and Orchestra by Lukas Foss.
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • September 24, 2017
Sarasota Orchestra opens season with ‘Renaissance’

Principal Flutist Betsy Traba marvels in Sarasota Orchestra's first concert of the season.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Chairwomen Kelly Abercrombie and Taylor Mock
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 24, 2017
Totally Tailgate brings a win for Girls Inc.

Guests sipped, snacked and scored big for Girls Inc. of Sarasota County at Totally Tailgate on Sept. 23 at Michael’s On East.

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Ayden Delk. Photo by Berkley Mason.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • September 23, 2017
Dogged at homecoming

Freshman Ayden Delk proved he would do anything for his teammates.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • September 23, 2017
Lakewood Ranch High celebrates homecoming

Lakewood Ranch High School students take a trip to Neverland for this year's homecoming dance.

  • East County
  • News
Both Sarasota and Booker high schools put up zeroes, the Sailors on the road to Bainbridge (Ga.) 51-0, and the Tornadoes to Port Charlotte 38-0.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 22, 2017
Sarasota football roundup: 09.22.17

Two area schools get held scoreless, two get big wins.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Mustangs scored 16 unanswered points in the second half to defeat Springstead High 23-21.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 22, 2017
East County football roundup: 09.22.17

Lakewood Ranch rallies to win its homecoming game 23-21 against Springstead.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 22, 2017
Cardinal Mooney football muscles past Lemon Bay

Despite a mud-leaden field, Cougars senior running back Bryce Williams had a two-touchdown performance.

  • Sarasota
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GreyHawk Landing's Millard Laney grabs a picture of his granddaughter Lea Laney, who turns 2 in November.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 22, 2017
Kiddie Academy celebrates grandparents in Lakewood Ranch

The event was postponed due to Hurricane Irma.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 22, 2017
World Rowing Championships showcase sport's vitality

Sport makes a comeback as Sarasota hosts World Championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ally Saluta, Ryan Sensenbrennel and Etson Brandenburg
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 22, 2017
Roskamp Institute holds inaugural Grey Matters luncheon

The research institute hosted its first symposium on Alzheimer's disease at Sarasota Yacht Club on Sept. 22.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Co-Owner of Admiral Travel International Ryan Hilton with hosts Terri and Michael Klauber
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 22, 2017
Connoisseur Club travelers reunite after South Africa trip

Several members of Michael and Terri Klauber’s Gulf Coast Connoisseur Club gathered on Sept. 21 at Michael’s Wine Cellar to reminisce about their summer excursion to South Africa.

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