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(Photo by Dex Honea) A driver crashed his car through the front of Harry’s Convenience Store Monday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 16, 2017
Car crashes into Harry’s Corner Store

A Subaru Outback plunged through the glass in front of the Longboat Key convenience store Monday afternoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County has its own water supply.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 16, 2017
Manatee County to discuss future of water

Manatee, state officials plan aquifer recharge project.

  • East County
  • News
Andy Prosky and David Perez-Ribada. Photos by Matthew Holler
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 16, 2017
Theater review: 'Stalking the Bogeyman'

“Stalking the Bogeyman” tracks down a real-life human monster in a Florida Studio Theatre Stage III production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Kirt and Marina Anderson
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 15, 2017
Bradenton Opera Guild honors Roger Bingaman

The organization held its annual Winter Soirée at Palm Aire Country Club Jan. 15.

  • Black Tie
Elks Exalted Ruler Darrin Simone talks with new member Jim Williamson and current member John Piper at the open house.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 15, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Elks project dear to the members

Club hosts open house and groundbreaking ceremonies

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 15, 2017
Selby hosts Chairman’s Circle Dinner

The gardens celebrated its top donors at Michael’s on the Bay Jan. 15.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 15, 2017
Temple Emanu-El pays tribute to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Key Chorale performed throughout the service on Jan. 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 15, 2017
Temple Sinai serves up traditional dishes at 9th annual Jewish Food Festival

The event brought thousands of people to the temple on Jan. 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ken Feld has been with Feld Entertainment since 1970.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 15, 2017
Feld announces end to Ringling Bros. circus

After 146 years, Ellenton-based Feld Entertainment has announced the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will have its final show in May.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 14, 2017
Circus greats return to the ring

The Circus Ring of Fame inducted its class of 2017 on Jan. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jurgen Otto, Martin Godbey and Chuck Freeman
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 14, 2017
Van Wezel Foundation hosts dinner before Jay Leno performance

Supporters of the foundation celebrated at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Jan. 13.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • January 14, 2017
Sarasota YMCA hosts annual Ringling Bridge run

Over 1,800 runners made the annual trek across the Ringling Bridge to support the Sarasota YMCA.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sami Blouin, Chip Fisher, Kay Siebold and Carol Johnston give the guests a taste of The Players' talent.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 14, 2017
Players Centre taps into its future Lakewood Ranch market

Lou and Ann Marie Marinaccio stage effort to connect with the community.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • January 13, 2017
Fathers and daughters enjoy a night at the Derby

St. Mary’s Academy and St. Martha’s Catholic School rolled out the red carpet for their Kentucky Derby themed father daughter dance.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 13, 2017
Marc Chagall’s granddaughter speaks at Lion of Judah and Pomegranate Luncheon

Bella Meyer gave lecture after several new “lions” and “pomegranates” were inducted.

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