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Nicole Rissler has worked in leadership positions with Visit Sarasota County and SANCA, two of the county’s closest collaborators.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 4, 2016
County hires Benderson Park executive

SANCA Chief Operating Officer Nicole Rissler will join Sarasota County’s parks department in May.

  • East County
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Teresa Mast has challenged Caroline Zucker for the District 2 seat on the Sarasota County School Board.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 4, 2016
Mast challenges incumbent Zucker for School Board seat

Teresa Mast has filed to run the District 2 seat on the Sarasota County School Board, which is currently held by Caroline Zucker.

  • Sarasota
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Katherine Michelle Tanner. Photo by Brendan Ragan
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 4, 2016
Drowning Lessons

Urbanite Theatre Co-Artistic Director Brendan Ragan prepares for "The Drowning Girls" — the first play he's directed at the theater.

  • Arts + Culture
Voters approved a project in November that will bury all utilities on Gulf of Mexico Drive. A second project to bury remaining islandwide utilities was approved via referendum in March.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 4, 2016
Judge validates GMD bonds

Judge validates Gulf of Mexico Drive underground utilities bond

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Representatives from local governments will meet.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 4, 2016
Schools, ferry on agenda

The Council of Governments meeting starts at 4 p.m. today.

  • East County
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Co-Chairs Kathy and Jim Silverberg
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 3, 2016
7th annual Friendship Around the World Gala

The 7th annual Friendship Around the World Gala was hosted on Sunday, April 3, at The Friendship Center. The event benefits the programs and services of The Friendship Centers.

  • Black Tie
Kyle Tamo and Morgan Alley. Photo by Dustin Smith.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 3, 2016
The elusive sounds of Colours

Sarasota electronic-pop duo, Colours, thrives on the enigmatic.

  • Arts + Culture
Antti Siirala. Courtesy image.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • April 3, 2016
Music review: Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks 7: 'Legends'

Sarasota Orchestra closes its season with a legendary performance.

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Trenton Tesar and his father, Michael, enjoy family time.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 3, 2016
Stoneybrook residents feast on barbecue

Despite the rain, Stoneybrook residents enjoyed a barbecue dinner during the community's Celebrate Stoneybrook event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Co-Chairs Beverly Bartner and Renee Hamad
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 2, 2016
Greenfield Prize Dinner and Award Presentation honoring Coco Fusco

The Greenfield Prize Dinner and Award Presentation was hosted on Saturday, April 2, at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 2, 2016
Sarasota Film Festival Opening Night Party

The festival kicked off with a party at the Van Wezel.

  • Black Tie
Gage Barfield is the first participant younger than 18 to catch a fish.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 2, 2016
Jiggs Landing celebrates grand opening

After opening four cabins and a concession stand in January, Jiggs Landing says 'Hello' to East County with a cookout and fishing tournament.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Doug Staley and Doc Werlin
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 2, 2016
'Paint the Town Blue' Kickoff

Child Protection Center hosted a kickoff event for its "Paint the Town Blue" campaign on Saturday, April 2, at Eloise Werlin Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
D'arcy and Ray Arpke
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 2, 2016
Euphemia Haye's JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes

More than 30 walkers gathered at Euphemia Haye on Saturday, April 2, for the annual Team Euphemia Haye JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes.

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  • Neighbors
Shelley the turtle with Jamie Jalwan and her hatchling Connor.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 2, 2016
Mote hatches 30th Run for the Turtles

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium celebrates the 30th annual Run for the Turtles at Siesta Key Beach.

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