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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 14, 2017
Key Niners golf and groove with guests

Members and their guests enjoyed a '70s-themed morning of golf.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • March 14, 2017
Film review: 'The Salesman'

An act of violence puts a marriage to the test in this year's Oscar winner for Best Foreign Language Film.

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Voters sign in at Town Hall on election day.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 14, 2017
Longboat Key polling sites keep busy

Voters, candidates mingle on election day on the island, as residents prepare to decide on the fate of the former Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • March 14, 2017
Theater review: 'God of Carnage'

'God of Carnage' explores the fine print in the social contract at The Players.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 14, 2017
Longboat Key Democrats hear from mayor and town manager

Terry Gans and Dave Bullock gave the club an annual update on the town of Longboat.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This map shows the location of the closure. Courtesy map.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 14, 2017
Manatee County to close roadway

A section of 45th Street East will temporarily close starting March 20.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 14, 2017
Pines of Sarasota thanks its top donors

The Giving Tree Society Luncheon was held on March 14 at Michael’s on the Bay.

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The Tampa Bay office of the National Weather Service posted this map of the area that could be impacted by the storm on Twitter.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 13, 2017
Tornado warning issued for Sarasota County

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for northwestern Sarasota County through 9 p.m. today.

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Event chairmen and women Terry and Linda Fiscus and Buddy and Nancy Bronska
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 13, 2017
Beachplace tees up for annual golf tournament

Forty five residents participated in the 11th annual golf tournament.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 13, 2017
Friends of the Sarasota Ballet hosts March luncheon

The monthly Showcase Luncheon was held on March 13 at Michael’s On East.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 13, 2017
Locals celebrate 'Women of Maidan' filmmaker Olha Onyshko

Onyshko's film is being shown March 14 at Selby Public Library.

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Marcelo Gomes and Victoria Hulland in Sir Frederick Ashton'        s "The Two Pigeons." Photo Credit Frank Atura
    By
  • Anna Dearing
  • March 13, 2017
‘A Tribute to Ashton’ is a shining moment for ballet

Sir Frederick Ashton’s ‘Scènes de ballet’ and ‘The Two Pigeons’ showcased Sarasota Ballet’s artistry.

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  • Reviews
Maria El Shahawy, Dr. Mahfouz El Shahawy and Co-Chairwoman Renee Hamad
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 12, 2017
Friendship Center Gala takes guests around the world in one evening

Friendship Around the World was held on March 12 at Michael’s on the Bay.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 12, 2017
Fruitville Grove celebrates 30th anniversary with Berry Festival

Fruitville Grove put a sweet twist on its traditional pumpkin festival to celebrate its 30th anniversary.

  • Sarasota
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Avito (Matthew Vickers) pleads to his former fiancée Fiora (Elizabeth Tredent) to not turn her back on the love they share. Photo by Rod Millington.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • March 12, 2017
Opera review: 'The Love of Three Kings'

With 'The Love of Three Kings,' Sarasota Opera beautifully revives a rarity.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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