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  • January 21, 2017
Asolo supporters celebrate opening of ‘The Originalist’

Guests enjoyed dinner and cocktails before the performance on Jan. 20.

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  • January 21, 2017
Flurries of fun

Foundations Academies hosts Snow Day event

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Sarasota sports roundup: 01.21.17
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  • January 21, 2017
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  • January 21, 2017
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    By
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  • January 20, 2017
“Vertically Inclined” teaches attendees how to garden in an urban setting

The second installment in the Lunch in the Gardens series was held Jan. 20.

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  • Katie Johns
  • January 20, 2017
Longboat Harbour reminisces on "Ed Sullivan Show"

Marcy Downey performed for the second time on Longboat Key this week.

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Lee Peterson
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  • January 20, 2017
The many faces of Lee Peterson

Wife, mother, performer, hostess, philanthropist and friend passes away at the age of 90 after a shining life, well-lived.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 20, 2017
Longboat to host transit workshop

On Monday, transportation officials from Sarasota and manatee counties will outline public transit changes coming to the Key.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 20, 2017
Beachplace welcomes back residents

Residents gathered for cocktails and appetizers from Harry's Continental Kitchens.

  • Longboat Key
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EVO boys gymnasts, front row: Noah Candocia, Logan Kehrer, Hunter Murphy, Colson Gerard, Kai Ramos, Sebastian Martinez, Carson Stuart, Garrett Schooley, Danny Ferber.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 20, 2017
Four EVO gymnasts ranked in top-10

A fifth sits just outside the top-20.

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 20, 2017
Plymouth Harbor announces new board of trustees member

Myron Robinson will serve as the designated representative of the First Congregational United Church of Christ of Sarasota

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Riley Murphy, senior podcast editor at Lakewood Ranch High School, with her favorite tool, a digital recorder.
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  • Berkley Mason
  • January 20, 2017
Tuning in to the story

Lakewood Ranch High School students explore an alternative journalism platform.

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Spicy Buffalo cauliflower is just one of California Pizza Kitchen' s non-pizza offerings. The restaurant opens in Sarasota on Monday.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 20, 2017
California Pizza Kitchen ready to open in Sarasota

Mall at University Town Center adds another dining opportunity.

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The Car Show Sundays event scheduled for Jan. 22 has been cancelled due to expected rain.
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  • Jay Heater
  • January 20, 2017
Lakewood Ranch car show cancelled due to expected rain

Next show will be held Feb. 19.

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Rocky Aker is pictured with his two youngest children, Wyatt, left, and Alexis, right. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 20, 2017
Friends, family remember Rocky Aker

A 'Celebration of Life' service is scheduled for Jan. 21 in Sarasota.

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