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Pond 46, located behind a cul-de-sac, doesn't function as a proper drainage pond, and collects scum, debris and trash from Tara Boulevard.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 19, 2016
Tara Preserve CDD moves forward on filling nuisance pond

The board approved an expenditure to start the process.

  • East County
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Michael Eisner addresses guests at the luncheon following the lecture Tuesday, Jan. 19 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 19, 2016
Eisner talks success in entertainment industry

Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner is the featured guest for the start of the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall 2016 lecture series.

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Photo by Don Daly
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  • Marty Fugate
  • January 19, 2016
Theater Review: 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom'

Prejudice and pride in the West Coast Black Theatre Troupe's latest production.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • January 19, 2016
Foster powers Booker to victory

The Booker High girls basketball team beat Riverview 54-47 Jan. 18.

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Residents that both support and oppose the project are expected to pack the commission chamber again today to voice their opinion on a neighborhood undergrounding project.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 19, 2016
Crowd anticipated for undergrounding discussion today

The Longboat Key Town Commission will hold another referendum discussion to bury power lines in neighborhoods and side streets today at Town Hall.

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Christine DiMarco is the first female exalted ruler of Lodge No. 2855 of Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 18, 2016
Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

Oh deer, this isn't your dad's Elks Club

  • East County
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 18, 2016
Temple Beth Israel enjoys fashion du jour

The women of Temple Beth Israel attended the temple’s annual fashion show Jan. 18, at Michael’s on East in Sarasota.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • January 18, 2016
Come At Me, Sarasota: Beach Yoga with Margie Pargie

We find out if we have what it takes to challenge yogi and life coach, Margie Pargie.

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  • Things To Do
Arts and Cultural Alliance Executive Director Jim Shirley and Communications Manager Rachel Denton work to repair one of the pianos that will be on display as part of the Sarasota Keys project.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 18, 2016
Sarasota Keys pianos return to downtown sidewalks

The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County announced the public art project, which places pianos outside of local businesses, will kick off its third year on Thursday.

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Lakewood Ranch Women's Club members donated to local nonprofit groups, such as the Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 18, 2016
Lakewood Ranch Women's Club gives back to local nonprofits

SMART is among three organizations that received $10,000 from the Ranch women.

  • East County
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 18, 2016
Lens Craft: Joe Lipstein's documentary dreams

Joe Lipstein's short documentary memorializes a local favorite, Big E's.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 18, 2016
Community honors MLK legacy with tribute

Temple Emanu-El welcomed the community to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jack Short
  • January 18, 2016
Damages from tornado reach $12 million

Sarasota County released the latest tornado damage estimate, and is now focused on debris removal.

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The destroyed home was in the 40000 block of Albritton Road, in Duette. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 18, 2016
Fundraising starts for Duette tornado victims

A gofundme.com page will help with medical and other expenses for the family.

  • East County
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Keven Aland
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  • Nick Friedman
  • January 18, 2016
Band of Gypsies: Hot Club of SRQ swings into gypsy-jazz nostalgia

The local band pays homage to the sound pioneered by Django Reinhardt in 1930s France.

  • Arts + Culture
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