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  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 28, 2017
Goodwill Manasota celebrates Mardi Gras in style

The 12th annual Mardi Gras Gala was held on Feb. 28 at Michael’s On East.

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  • Katie Johns
  • February 28, 2017
Women's golf associations play for a cure

The Key Niners and the Women's 18-Hole golf associations held their annual event benefiting Breast Health Sarasota, Inc. on Feb 28.

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Giant games will benefit students and employees of the school district, team members hope. Courtesy photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 28, 2017
Haile students take on construction challenge

What happens when you combine community service, education and a splash of fun?

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Sarasota sports roundup: 02.28.17
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 28, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 02.28.17

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East County sports roundup: 02.28.17
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 28, 2017
East County sports roundup: 02.28.17

East County sports roundup: 02.28.17

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A volunteer holds a sign for last year' s "drive thru ashes" event. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 28, 2017
Lakewood Ranch church celebrates 'Ash Wednesday'

Motorists can drive through for an ashen imposition to start the Lent holiday.

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  • Jay Heater
  • February 28, 2017
Area mourns the passing of Manatee County Chamber President Bob Bartz

Sudden passing brings out reaction in Manatee County.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 27, 2017
Florida Studio Theatre supporters enjoy swell ‘50s-themed fundraiser

Guests gathered for an evening of food, drink and performances on Feb. 27 that were the cat’s pajamas.

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Some residents want to see more signs warning of alligators, such as this one on Lake Uihlein.
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  • Jay Heater
  • February 27, 2017
Alligator information meeting in Lakewood Ranch turns into debate

About half the crowd feels alligators are being killed and removed needlessly.

  • East County
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Twenty three Ringling graduates worked on the Oscar-winning "Zootopia."
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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 27, 2017
Ringling College alumni take home Oscars

The 89th Annual Academy Awards highlighted Sarasota talent.

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Co-Chairwomen Nancy Cohen, Sylvia Pastor, Marion Levine, TBI vice president, and Co-Chairwoman Gloria Feibus
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 27, 2017
Temple Beth Israel salutes the Oscars

The annual gala was held on Feb. 26 at Michael’s On East.

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Photo by Christophe Von Hohenberg Model Beverly Johnson and Condé Nast editor Leo Lerman were among those at Warhol’s memorial. Photo by Christophe Von Hohenberg.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 26, 2017
'Remembering Warhol' celebrates the life of an icon at Alfstad& Contemporary

Original photos and handwritten letters offer an intimate look at the man at the center of an art movement.

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Back: Bob Bartner, Philip and Nancy Kotler, Ron Greenbaum, Ed Winnick; Front: Jerry and Joelle Hamovit, Shirley Fein and Sydney Goldstein
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 26, 2017
Eight over 80 honors outstanding Sarasota seniors

The award recipients were honored on Feb. 26 at Michael’s On East.

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Steve John, the citrus production manager for Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, shows the competitors how roping a steer is done.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 26, 2017
SMR Cup riders know the ropes in Lakewood Ranch

Annual competition matches cowboys against polo players in several events.

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Soloist soprano Purem Jo had a beautiful, rich sound.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • February 26, 2017
Music review: Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks: Estonian Voices

Estonian voices bring two centuries of music to Sarasota.

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