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Marla Doss has been with Community Haven since July 1985.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 26, 2016
Longtime staff leaves Community Haven

After 30 years with the organization, Marla Doss is no longer with CHAC.

  • East County
  • News
ODA sophomore Liberty Strafuss drives toward the baseline in the first half.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 26, 2016
ODA's season ends in quarterfinals

The Out-of-Door Academy girls basketball team fell to Fort Myers Canterbury 33-28 Jan. 25.

  • East County
  • Sports
Local funds are needed to help pay for a seasonal traffic study.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 26, 2016
Local funds needed to power traffic study

Metropolitan Planning Organization funds will help drive a seasonal traffic study.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 26, 2016
Black Muse: Powerful African American art at Art Center Sarasota

Art Center Sarasota showcases powerful works by African-American artists.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch's Angela Abrams shows relief as she high-fives finish line coordinator Roger Raddatz after completing the Suncoast Half Marathon. Would the community embrace a bigger event?
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 25, 2016
SIDE OF RANCH: Jay Heater

Would big Lakewood Ranch half marathon get non-runners moving?

  • East County
  • News
Diana and Joleen Roskamp, honoree Jean Weidner Goldstein, Carol Phillips and Ida Zito
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 25, 2016
Friends of the Ballet Luncheon

Friends of the Ballet hosts a luncheon honoring Jean Weidner Goldstein on Monday, Jan. 26

  • Black Tie
After this month's Thunder by the Bay festival generated some complaints from businesses and officials, the city is debating the future of special events in the downtown core.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 25, 2016
Survey says Thunder by the Bay dampens downtown business

A majority of downtown merchants said Thunder by the Bay either hurt or didn’t impact their business, but the event organizer wants the city to consider the broader effects of the motorcycle festival when evaluating its future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Christy Crossman, Amanda Clark and Paige Ellermets
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 25, 2016
'A New Beginning' Fashion Show

Selah Freedom held its annual fashion show and luncheon on Monday, Jan. 25

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 25, 2016
Islamic Society applies to Sarasota County for private school

The society hopes to open classes in the fall.

  • East County
  • News
The building is located at 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 25, 2016
Manatee Commission discusses pool renaming

The board also will consider taking of property for a roadway project.

  • East County
  • News
McNeal Elementary students are advancing on to the First LEGO League regional competition next month.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 25, 2016
McNeal Elementary students advance to regional LEGO competition

Members of the First LEGO League are heading to Plant City in February.

  • East County
  • News
Bass Pro Shops plans to open a location east of I-75.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 25, 2016
Bass Pro moves forward with plans for Sarasota location

Bass Pro Outdoor World has applied for a comprehensive plan amendment to allow a store at at northeast corner of Fruitville Road and I-75.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Town Manager Dave Bullock is investigating the use of utility reserve funds to help pay for costs associated with the town’s $23.85 million neighborhood and side street undergrounding project.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 25, 2016
Bullock still investigating neighborhood undergrounding funding

Informational meetings scheduled with neighborhoods this month to discuss the neighborhood undergrounding project will be rescheduled after the Feb. 16 regular workshop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Guests enjoy some photobooth fun at the Opera Gala.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 25, 2016
Your Black Tie — 01.28.15

#blacktieuntied: see Black Tie events through the eyes of the attendees

  • Black Tie
    By
  • June LeBell
  • January 24, 2016
Music review: Artist Series Concerts: 'Les Amies'

The trio, consisting of Carol Winincenc, Cynthis Phelps and Nancy Allen, wowed audiences at the Historic Asolo Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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