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SCD company dancers rehearse Howe's piece,"Dok Champa (Plumeria) Village to Steam City." Photo by Niki Kottmann
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 25, 2016
Step into the Spotlight: Local dance company offers choreographers a rare opportunity

Sarasota Contemporary Dance show "Voices" gives young choreographers a chance to showcase their work.

  • Arts + Culture
The wolfpack operation will focus on Interstate 75 and major state and county roadways.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • November 25, 2016
FHP DUI wolfpack to search Manatee, Sarasota county roads

The wolfpack operation will focus on Interstate 75 and major state and county roadways.

  • Longboat Key
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Lisa Bechtold has served as the executive director of Take Stock in Children for 16 years. Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 25, 2016
People with Purpose: Lisa Bechtold

The single mother of three also looks out for hundreds of at-risk youth.

  • Black Tie
A trolley service would supplement Sarasota County Area Transit service on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 25, 2016
Siesta Key trolley slated for 2017

Sarasota County is accepting bids for a six-month trolley service, which would connect Siesta Key Village and Turtle Beach.

  • Siesta Key
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Sarasota's JB "Brad" McCourtney takes aim in the Bowls USA 2016 US Open.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 25, 2016
US Open shows how fun lawn bowling can be

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The city issued the stop-work order because workers were painting a sign on the property without a permit.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 24, 2016
City halts work on Cask & Ale

Although the Main Street bar is at the center of a legal battle, the city's stop-work order stems from unpermitted work on the site.

  • Sarasota
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Parker Shanahan.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 24, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 11.24.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 11.24.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Madison Pack.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 24, 2016
Sarasota basketball star uses smarts to her advantage

She will play at Columbia University next season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Michele Ozkan
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 24, 2016
Tatum Elementary teacher remembers Packers glory days

Tatum Ridge Elementary teacher Michelle Ozkan never planned to be a professional cheerleader. It was just meant to be.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 24, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top match-ups from around Sarasota this week.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 23, 2016
Ministerial Association hosts annual Thanksgiving luncheon

Sarasota Ministerial Association hosted local officials and people experiencing homelessness for its 16th annual Thanksgiving Luncheon.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 23, 2016
Key Chorale strikes a festive note with Charpentier holiday concert

The concert features works by Marc-Antoine Charpentier, a French Baroque composer whose work, until recently, laid forgotten.

  • Arts + Culture
Darryl Strawberry will speak at The Source church on Dec. 4.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 23, 2016
Former Major League slugger to speak in Bradenton

East County's The Source church hosts Darryl Strawberry

  • East County
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Photo by Ryan Finzelber
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 23, 2016
Theater review: 'My Barking Dog'

“My Barking Dog” takes a bite out of civilization at Urbanite Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 23, 2016
Theater review: 'Guys and Dolls'

Asolo Rep bets its season opener on a Broadway classic.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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