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  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 21, 2017
Women’s Resource Center honors Betty Schoenbaum

The annual Renaissance Legacy Luncheon was held on March 21 at Michael’s On East.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 21, 2017
Sarasota Opera unveils Steinwachs Artist Residences

The new Rosemary District development will increase the opera company's artist housing capacity from 43 to 70.

  • Arts + Culture
Armando Linde
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  • John McGuire
  • March 21, 2017
Armando Linde resigns from the Longboat Key Town Commission

Linde began his term in March 2016.

  • Longboat Key
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Jacob Martinez
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 21, 2017
Update: Serial flasher caught again

A man arrested for exposing himself to women in Manatee County has now been charged in Sarasota, as well.

  • East County
  • News
The Florida Highway Patrol is currently investigating a hit-and-run on the Stickney Point Bridge on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 21, 2017
FHP investigates hit-and-run on Siesta Key

The Florida Highway Patrol has asked the public for any information after a bicyclist was struck by an unknown vehicle on the Stickney Point Bridge Monday.

  • Siesta Key
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Co-Hosts Ron and Rita Greenbaum
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 20, 2017
Asolo announces next season’s lineup

The annual major donor party was held on March 20 at the home of Rita and Ron Greenbaum.

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Marty Fugate and The Grim Reaper enjoy a game of chess. Photo by Ellie Bloom.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • March 20, 2017
Review: Institute for Psychogeographic Adventure

IPA adventures celebrate experience at The Ringling.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 20, 2017
Vehicles burglarized in Waterlefe neighborhood

Authorities say residents should lock their car doors.

  • East County
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Sarasota County Commissioner Mike Moran, Sarasota County Area Transit Director Rocky Burke and Assistant County Administrator Mark Cunningham watch as County Commissioner Alan Maio cuts a ribbon in front of the Siesta Key Breeze.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 20, 2017
Siesta turns key on new trolley service

Sarasota County Commissioners and Island leaders take inaugural ride on Siesta Key Breeze trolley.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 20, 2017
St. Armands property sells after more than decade on market

House on Washington Drive closes at $3.5 million

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Sherri Mills and comedian Dick Smothers
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  • Eric Garwood
  • March 20, 2017
Surprise! Celebrity pops in to open house

Famous comedian, entertainer surprises real estate agent

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    By
  • June LeBell
  • March 19, 2017
Music review: Masterworks 6

A 'Titan' of a program at Sarasota Orchestra's masterworks concert.

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John Fain and Angela Massaro-Fain receive the 2017 C. John A. Clarke Humanitarian of the Year Award from past Community Fund president Diane Brune.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 19, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund Gala celebrates with heart of Dixie

Dixieland Jazz is theme as Community Fund raises grant funds.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 19, 2017
First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon races through Sarasota

Runners wound their way around St. Armands and through Indian Shores to finish the Sarasota Half Marathon at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center.

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Co-Chairs Tom and Sherry Koski
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 18, 2017
An Evening at the Avant-Garde sends guests out of this world

Ringling College of Art and Design’s 21st Annual Scholarship Event was held on March 18 at Ringling College of Art and Design.

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