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Christopher Schnell. Courtesy image.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • April 24, 2016
Music review: 'Cello Time'

Sarasota Orchestra's 'Cello Time' spanned four centuries and more cellos than you can shake a bow at.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Prima the paint watched the camera curiously.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 24, 2016
Sixteen Hands horses around for Hayday

The equine sanctuary held a free community event Sunday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • April 24, 2016
Film review: 'Elvis and Nixon'

Brilliant performances by two unlikely actors bring to life an even more unlikely meeting.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 24, 2016
Theater review: 'The Drowning Girls'

Urbanite Theatre's new production is a haunting exploration of exploitation and manipulation.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 23, 2016
Navy Seal Golf & Gala

Benefits The Brian Bill Foundation

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 23, 2016
Tropical Nights Sparkles & Spurs

The event benefits Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee

  • Black Tie
Students took over the dance floor for the Sarasota Military Academy Prom at the Hyatt.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 23, 2016
Cadets masquerade for SMA prom

Sarasota Military Academy hosts a masquerade theme prom Saturday, April 23 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 23, 2016
Bird Key Yacht Club has a ball

Bird Key Yacht Club members turned into jocks at the All Sports Ball April 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Aaron Gonzalez-Guerra reads wishes that visitors left on the tree.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 23, 2016
Children's Garden invites families to appreciate nature

Families attended the Hug-A-Tree event at the Sarasota Children's Garden to recognize Arbor Day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Helena and Lawrence Downyok of Sarasota
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 23, 2016
Families find fun at SMART

The event welcomed families with autism from around the area.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Brian Motherway of Bradenton prepares his cart before the tournament starts.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 23, 2016
The River Club hosts 2nd annual A Round for the Kids golf tournament.

The tournament benefits Braden River Elementary.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Each of the six items on a Seder tray has a symbolic meaning.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 23, 2016
Temple Emanu-El breaks matza with Seder dinner

Members of Temple Emanu-El recognize the first night of Passover with a congregation-wide Seder dinner.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 22, 2016
Temple Beth Israel celebrates Passover

Longboat Key residents celebrated the first night of Passover April 22, at Temple Beth Israel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Although the city wanted to extend the CRA, the county voted last year to let the funding mechanism expire.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 22, 2016
County staff rebuffs city’s claim to CRA cash

Although the city of Sarasota believes it’s due an extra year of funding for the downtown Community Redevelopment Area, the county is prepared to share a differing opinion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Crewe Captain Paul Webb draws his sword, to the delight of the third-grade class.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 22, 2016
Crewe of De Soto conquers Bashaw Elementary

Students tried to collect as many necklaces as possible.

  • East County
  • Schools
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