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Participants get sprayed with colored chalk throughout the run. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 28, 2017
Run organizers send good 'vibes' to Lakewood Ranch

The Color Vibe event is different from The Color 5K, which was a no-show at Premier Sports Campus in November 2016.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • March 28, 2017
Theater review: 'Footloose'

“Footloose” finds surprising substance in familiar territory.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Co-Chairwomen Sydney Goldstein and Vivian Kouvant
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 28, 2017
Sarasota Ballet celebrates 10 years with Iain Webb

Company supporters gathered for the annual Sarasota Ballet gala on March 27 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

  • Black Tie
Armando Linde' s departure from the Town Commission has created a vacancy for the District 1 seat.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 27, 2017
Longboat looking for replacement commissioner

Applications are being accepted now; decision planned on April 3

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Swan boats
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 27, 2017
APRIL FOOLS -- Region looks to swan boats to solve traffic

250-boat fleet will be world's largest

  • Sarasota
  • News
Turtle-nesting season runs from May 1 through Oct. 31.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 27, 2017
Town to host sea turtle lighting workshop

Turtle nesting season begins May 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A new Ringling College of Art art Design residence hall would accommodate up to 185 students.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 27, 2017
Ringling College plans 185-student residence hall

The $22 million Ringling College of Art & Design facility would overlook Whitaker Bayou on the east side of campus.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Standing: Planning Committee: Kathy Neudorfer, Cindy Noble, Rita Lynch, Barbara Gurchiek and Mary Del Pup; Sitting: Planning committee member Gerri Nagle and the Revs. Gerry Finegan and Eric Scanlan
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 27, 2017
St. Mary Women's Guild treats members to trendy afternoon

The "Chantilly Lace" Fashion Show featured clothing from Dillard's.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 26, 2017
Sarasota Challenge makes its grand finale

The awards dinner and final performance of Sarasota Challenge was held on March 26 at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Driver David Steele died in a crash at DeSoto Speedway on Saturday night. DeSoto Speedway photo.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 26, 2017
Sprint car legend dies at DeSoto Speedway

Tampa resident pronounced dead at the scene

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 26, 2017
Manatee County girls win, boys lose All-Star game to Sarasota County

The games featured nine total players from area schools.

  • East County
  • Sports
Co-Chairwoman Donna Koffman, Renee Phinney, Co-Chairman Dave Koffman, Terri Klauber and Amanda Mason
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 25, 2017
Fairytale Ball teaches guests the power of a little pixie dust

“A Sprinkle of Pixie Dust” was held on March 25 at Michael’s On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 25, 2017
Sleepy Lagoon hosts annual neighborhood party

Residents gathered for a buffet dinner and drinks on March 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Auction Chairwoman Noelle Reynolds and Event Chairwoman Jenni Ross
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 25, 2017
Miracle Ball benefits local branch of the All Children’s Hospital Guild

The signature fundraising event for the the local John Hopkins Medicine affiliate was held on March 25 at Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 25, 2017
Residents swarm to Sweetgrass Farms for Honey Bee Festival

Sweetgrass Farms hosted the second annual Honey Bee Festival to benefit University of Florida honey bee lab.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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