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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 21, 2017
Lakewood Ranch basketball advances to regional final

The Mustangs defeated Palmetto 85-58 on Tuesday night.

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Veronica Brady and Co-Chairs Tom and Sherry Koski
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 21, 2017
Sarasota Orchestra performs 'A Little Night Music'

The orchestra’s biggest fundraiser of the year was held at Municipal Auditorium on Feb. 21.

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North Port City Manager Jonathan Lewis and Sarasota County Administrator Tom Harmer pose at a 2012 Tiger Bay Club meeting. This summer they may be working together.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 21, 2017
Sarasota County to hire North Port city manager

Following the departure of Jonathan Evans, Jonathan Lewis will conditionally start as one of the county’s assistant county administrators in April.

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The event will feature approximately 1,500 athletes.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 21, 2017
Eighth-annual Sarasota Invitational Regatta sets sail this weekend

The event will feature approximately 1,500 athletes.

  • East County
  • Sports
Manatee County Sheriff'         s Office deputies seek information on the whereabouts of Alan Baily, 17.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 21, 2017
Murder in Lakewood Ranch not considered a random killing

Second suspect in Greenbrook Park killing still at large.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 21, 2017
St. Mary's Men's Club honors Don Prola

About 50 golfers enjoyed lunch at the IMG Academy Golf Club in Bradenton before a round on the course.

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 20, 2017
Ringling College Library Association presents Jared Cohen

He's visited over 100 countries and advised not one, but two Secretaries of State. Now, as the president of the think tank Jigsaw Cohen weighs in on technology's role in international politics.

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 20, 2017
RCLA welcomes Jared Cohen

The president of the think tank Jigsaw, formally Google Ideas, weighed in on how technology influences politics and security.

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20 plus girlfriends gathered at Yoga Shack on Feb. 13 for their third annual "Galentine'  s Day" celebration. Photo courtesy of Ashley Gruters
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 20, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 02.23.17

From a healthy girl's night out to some of the season's most creative outfits, this is the scoop on last week's social happenings.

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(John McGuire) Chuck Whittall, with Unicorp,  fields questions from Key residents.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • February 20, 2017
Tensions remain high at Colony referendum meetings

Chuck Whittall was grilled by some Longboat Key residents last week, while others complimented the plans to redevelop the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

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Chairwoman Terri Najmolhoda with Art Center Sarasota Executive Director Lisa Berger
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 20, 2017
iconcept gives local designers creative opportunity

The 9th annual event was held at Saks Fifth Avenue on Feb. 19.

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With "The Italian Girl in Algiers," Sarasota Opera delivers hilarity in true Rossini fashion.
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  • June LeBell
  • February 19, 2017
Opera review: 'The Italian Girl in Algiers'

Sarasota Opera delivers hilarity in true Rossini fashion.

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Co-Chairwomen Shelley Sarbey, Tatyana Stewart, Dawn Epstein, Alexandra Jupin and Debbie Dannheisser
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 18, 2017
Animal Rescue Coalition presents artful gala

The annual Unconditional Love Gala was held on Feb. 18 at Michael’s On East.

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  • Katie Johns
  • February 18, 2017
Bird Key changes watch

The yacht club installed its new officers on Feb. 18.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 18, 2017
Longboat Key Center for Arts, Culture and Education Task Force presents plan to locals

Bob Nosal and Bob Trisolini hosted the event at Islands West on Feb. 18.

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