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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 21, 2016
Circus Across Cultures

The Ringling's European circus poster exhibition shows the art form's universal appeal.

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Ken and Doreen Lilley with Jason Truluck-Williams
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 20, 2016
8th annual Sarasota Challenge DanceSport Competition

The 8th annual Sarasota Challenge DanceSport Competition was held Saturday, March 19 through Sunday, March 20, at Hyatt Regency Sarasota. The weekend long event ended on Sunday with a cocktail reception and dinner followed by the professional world class

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Suzanne Ruppert, Barb Williams and Cindy Cockburn
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 20, 2016
Wine on the Water

Guests gathered on the water at Van Wezel to enjoy the final day of the 26th annual Florida Winefest and Auction on Sunday, March 20.

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David Chaifetz, Maestro Victor DeRenzi, Roxie Jerde and Richard Russell
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 20, 2016
Verdi Grand Finale Celebration

Sarasota Opera hosted its Verdi Grand Finale Celebration on Sunday, March 20, at Sarasota Opera.

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Dr. Larry and Pat Thompson arrive in a pirate ship to An Evening at Avant Garde 'Bringing Characters to Life.'
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 19, 2016
An Evening at the Avant Garde ‘Bringing Characters to Life’

More than 400 guests gathered in costume for Ringling College of Art and Design's An Evening at the Avant Garde “Bringing Characters to Life” on Saturday, March 19, on the grounds of Ringling College.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 19, 2016
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund Disco Ball

The Lakewood Ranch Community Fund hosted the Disco Ball gala March 19.

  • Black Tie
Ella Marchbank shows off her Easter eggs that she collected in the pool.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 19, 2016
Arlington Park makes a splash for Easter

Spring Splash at Arlington Park welcomes families for Easter activities.

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Deb and Larry Kabinoff with Gracie represented Team Ava. The group raised money to sponsor a Southeastern Guide Dogs puppy in memory of Deb Kabinoff's late sister Ava.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 19, 2016
Southeastern Guide Dogs takes a stroll through Payne Park

Teams collected more than $100,000 for the Southeastern Guide Dogs Walkathon Saturday, March 19.

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Children run to collect eggs during the final hunt of Bayside Community Church's EGGolution.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 19, 2016
Bayside Community Church community gets egg-cited for Easter

The church on State Road 64 held its annual egg hunt Saturday.

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 19, 2016
Kiwanis Club flips for pancakes

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key served up its annual Pancake Breakfast Saturday, March 19.

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C.J. Dana, Emily Yaffe, Jackie Cutrone and Carol Maher
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 19, 2016
Party in Paradise tours Ralph Twitchell architecture

The Sarasota Garden Club hosted the Party in Paradise at home designed by Sarasota School of Architecture pioneer Ralph Twitchell.

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Roger and Kaley Miller with Leah and Jason Gilbert
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 19, 2016
Florida Winefest and Auction Grand Tasting Brunch and Auction

Florida Winefest and Auction hosted its Grand Tasting Brunch and Auction on Saturday, March 19, at the Van Wezel Bayfront. Guests sampled wines from more than 50 wineries and enjoyed appetizer portions of signature dishes from local restaurants during bru

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Mike Klein, a volunteer and a Braden River resident, demonstrates how to throw a net.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 19, 2016
Jiggs Landing festival celebrates fishing history

Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources held a family day at the preserve Saturday.

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Jane Holcomb serves up to of the meals Friday evening at St. Boniface Episcopal Church on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 19, 2016
St. Boniface serves up Fish Fry

The next Fish Fry is scheduled for Good Friday on March 25.

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Christopher Croust finds a secret stash of Easter eggs.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 19, 2016
Stoneybrook children hunt eggs

The Heritage Harbour community hosted its 9th annual Easter Egg Hunt March 19.

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