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Co-Chairwomen Shelley Sarbey, Tatyana Stewart, Dawn Epstein, Alexandra Jupin and Debbie Dannheisser
    By
  • 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.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 18, 2017
Bird Key changes watch

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

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    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.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 18, 2017
Newtown honors its history

The Newtown Alive project revealed 15 markers that will mark historic locations throughout Newtown.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 18, 2017
Phillippi Shores second graders measure up to the compeition

The elementary school held its annual Measurement Olympics on Feb. 17.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Manatee County Sheriff' s Office has made an arrest in the Feb. 4 murder in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 18, 2017
Arrest made in Lakewood Ranch murder case

One suspect still at large in murder of Alexander Cherp at Greenbrook Park.

  • East County
  • News
The Blue Jays' Brody Rose, also a member of the Sarasota Youth Orchestra, plays the Star Spangled Banner.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 18, 2017
Grand slam opening day

Youth baseball players celebrate being back on the diamond in East County.

  • East County
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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 17, 2017
St. Jude Catholic Church hosts annual gala

The church and hispanic center held its annual fundraiser at Michael’s On East on Feb. 17.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 17, 2017
Bonfire lights night at school event

Day or night, Braden River Elementary families ready for fun.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jake & Katie Photography
    A time to celebrate |
  • February 17, 2017
Just Married: Kelly Koepsel and Matthew Milazzo

The two former Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School classmates were married Dec. 17.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
Waste Management will not be picking up trash on Presidents Day.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 17, 2017
Longboat trash pickup delayed due to holiday

Waste Management will pick up residents’ garbage Tuesday, Feb. 21.

  • Longboat Key
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Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 17, 2017
Theater review: 'Born Yesterday'

Stupidity and democracy don’t mix in Garson Kanin’s 'Born Yesterday' at the Asolo Rep.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The Venetian-inspired estate features a three-story main house.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 17, 2017
Longboat Key property to become most expensive listing in tri-county history

The estate is set to hit the market in March.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 17, 2017
Premier Sotheby's closes highest-priced condominium sale

The condominium closed on Feb. 7 at $7,790,000.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 17, 2017
Players kicks off ‘Big Fish’ with opening night party

The opening night for the center’s newest production began with a VIP reception on Feb. 16.

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