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Ken Feld has been with Feld Entertainment since 1970.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 15, 2017
Feld announces end to Ringling Bros. circus

After 146 years, Ellenton-based Feld Entertainment has announced the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will have its final show in May.

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 14, 2017
Circus greats return to the ring

The Circus Ring of Fame inducted its class of 2017 on Jan. 14.

  • Longboat Key
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Jurgen Otto, Martin Godbey and Chuck Freeman
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 14, 2017
Van Wezel Foundation hosts dinner before Jay Leno performance

Supporters of the foundation celebrated at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Jan. 13.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • January 14, 2017
Sarasota YMCA hosts annual Ringling Bridge run

Over 1,800 runners made the annual trek across the Ringling Bridge to support the Sarasota YMCA.

  • Sarasota
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Sami Blouin, Chip Fisher, Kay Siebold and Carol Johnston give the guests a taste of The Players' talent.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 14, 2017
Players Centre taps into its future Lakewood Ranch market

Lou and Ann Marie Marinaccio stage effort to connect with the community.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • January 13, 2017
Fathers and daughters enjoy a night at the Derby

St. Mary’s Academy and St. Martha’s Catholic School rolled out the red carpet for their Kentucky Derby themed father daughter dance.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 13, 2017
Marc Chagall’s granddaughter speaks at Lion of Judah and Pomegranate Luncheon

Bella Meyer gave lecture after several new “lions” and “pomegranates” were inducted.

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Niki Muller captured this photo of wood storks feeding in the shallow water of Sarasota Bay.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 13, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: Jan. 12

Niki Muller captured this photo of wood storks feeding in the shallow water of Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jeannie Sparks captured this shot of a little blue heron in a marsh of Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 13, 2017
East County weather page photo: Jan. 12

Jeannie Sparks captured this shot of a little blue heron in a marsh of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • January 13, 2017
Argus Foundation welcomes new board member

Attendees of Argus Foundation's annual meeting also got a chance to hear Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam speak on Florida's future.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Audrey Lewis captured this shot of two bald eagles near Centre Shops of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 13, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: Jan. 12

Audrey Lewis captured this shot of two bald eagles near Centre Shops of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Two new city commissioners will take office May 12.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 13, 2017
Meet your 2017 City Commission candidates

A field of eight will compete for two at-large seats on the City Commission in the March 14 citywide election.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 13, 2017
Guests indulge at relaxing Junior League of Sarasota fundraiser

New Year, New You was held at Fresh Salon & Spa on Jan. 12.

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • January 12, 2017
Selby Library hosts mystical fundraiser

Friends of Selby Library encouraged supporters to look into their future at the Looking into the Crystal Ball fundraiser.

  • Sarasota
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The Mote Scientific Foundation aims to sell a a vacant lot on Longboat key for $1.35 million.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 12, 2017
Mote Foundation asks to withdraw Longboat referendum

Town officials have determined it’s too late to pull the referendum that would pave the way for a new 10-home development on Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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