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Lakewood Ranch High grad Ericka Schneider is attempting to reach the LPGA Tour.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 26, 2017
Lakewood Ranch golfer on a journey toward the LPGA Tour

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 25, 2017
Women's Golf Association swings toward summer

The association held its closing lunch on April 25 at the Harbourside Ballroom of the Longboat Key Club.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • April 25, 2017
Film review: 'Their Finest'

"Their Finest" quietly speaks volumes about the power of compassion and courage in dangerous times.

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  • Marty Fugate
  • April 25, 2017
Theater review: 'The Exonerated'

With true stories of the wrongly convicted, FST explores the ugly truth of our justice system.

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Ali Rose Dachis and Justin Adams. Photo by Matthew Holler
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  • Marty Fugate
  • April 25, 2017
Theater review: 'Rich Girl'

'Rich Girl' considers the love/money ratio at Florida Studio Theatre.

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Sarasota sports roundup: 04.25.17
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  • April 25, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 04.25.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 04.25.17

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East County sports roundup: 04.25.17
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  • April 25, 2017
East County sports roundup: 04.25.17

East County sports roundup: 04.25.17

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 25, 2017
Urbanite Theatre announces fourth season

In its fourth season, Urbanite Theatre explores a variety of theatrical styles — and unlikely human connections.

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  • April 25, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 27

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Guy Peterson, Charles Bailey, Judge Lee Haworth and Iain Webb
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 24, 2017
CVA inducts new members into hall of fame

The Community Video Archives honored four new community members at its annual Hall of Fame Induction Luncheon on April 24 at Michael’s On East.

  • Black Tie
The Public Art Committee selected an aquatic-themed design for the walls of the State Street garage — but later discovered the artist was the parking manager' s son-in-law.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 24, 2017
Parking manager on leave during nepotism investigation

A committee was considering two proposals for artwork at the State Street garage. After input from Parking Manager Mark Lyons, the group picked his son-in-law’s design.

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The wreckage of the motorcycle.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 24, 2017
Motorcyclist cited in crash into Longboat vice mayor's car

Vice Mayor Ed Zunz and his wife Pat Zunz reported no injuries from the accident.

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The Junior League of Sarasota New Member class created a sensory garden for Girls Inc. of Sarasota County on April. 22. Photos by Michaela Ristaino Photography
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 24, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 04.27.17

From multiple business anniversaries to a VIP experience on Sarasota Bay, we've got the latest on the Sarasota social scene.

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Sarasota sports roundup: 04.24.17
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 24, 2017
Sarasota weekend sports roundup: 04.24.17

Sarasota weekend sports roundup: 04.24.17

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East County sports roundup: 04.24.17
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 24, 2017
East County weekend sports roundup: 04.24.17

East County weekend sports roundup: 04.24.17

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