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Ponto Lambert uses the waterfront location as her inspiration for a painting.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 5, 2016
Neighbors welcome artists for Sun Circle Art Festival

Residents stroll Sapphire Shores park for the 4th annual Sun Circle Art Festival Saturday, March 5.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 5, 2016
St. Mary rummages for treasure

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church held its annual Rummage Sale March 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Helman Roman and Betsy Mitchell complete their second run March 4 at Nathan Benderson Park during the USRowing Para-Rowing Camp.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 5, 2016
Rowers chase Paralympic dreams at Nathan Benderson Park

Disabled Army veteran moves into favorite's role to earn spot on the U.S. team

  • East County
  • News
Sarah Scarlett and Kristina Barrow, of Bradenton, receive their medals after finishing the 3k.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 5, 2016
MS Walk invades Lakewood Ranch Main Street

The annual 3k event raises dollars and awareness of Multiple Sclerosis.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch sophomore Morgan Cummins notches a hit in the second inning.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 4, 2016
Mustangs fall in battle of top teams

The Lakewood Ranch softball team fell 1-0 to undefeated Lake Region March 4.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota's Samauri Bane finished fifth in the long jump.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 4, 2016
Athletes shine on the track

Local teams hit the track for the Booker Invitational March 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Michael and Erin Henshaw
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 4, 2016
40th Anniversary HospitaBull Gala

More than 350 guests attended USF Sarasota-Manatee's 40th Anniversary HospitaBull Gala on Friday, March 4, at Polo Grill's Fete Ballroom.

  • Black Tie
John Barnott hones in on his target.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 4, 2016
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance shoot out for socialization

The organization held its second annual clay shoot Friday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
More than 500 guests attended Planned Parenthood's 50th Anniversary Gala on Thursday, March 3, at Powel Crosley Estate.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 4, 2016
Planned Parenthood 50th Anniversary Gala

More than 500 guests gathered at Powel Crosley Estate for Planned Parenthood's 50th Anniversary Gala on Thursday, March 3. Cecile Richards, Planned Parenthood Federation of America President, spoke at the event.

  • Black Tie
Braden River Branch librarian Chris Culp's project, the Recycled Dreams Teen Fashion Show, was chosen for recognition by the Florida Library Association.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 4, 2016
Manatee County Library System crowned Library of the Year

The Florida Library Association announced the winner Thursday.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jack Short
  • March 4, 2016
Longboat included in 40-home crime spree

A multi-agency effort led to the arrest of three men who attempted to or successfully burglarized approximately forty homes, including two on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The event will be held at Manatee Technical College. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 4, 2016
MTC hosts hearing expo

This year's event is themed "What's New?"

  • East County
  • News
SoulRCoaster Band is the performer at Music on Main March 4.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 4, 2016
East County weekend event forecast

Walking and cycling events, a free concert and movie showing are penciled in for East County residents this weekend.

  • East County
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(Rachel Livingston)
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 4, 2016
Sarasota named among best places to live

U.S. News & World Report ranks Sarasota No. 14 on its list of the most desirable places to live in the country, despite concerns about affordable housing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • March 3, 2016
Colony board approves redevelopment plan

Unicorp is hoping to convince the Four Seasons hotel chain to operate its planned five-star hotel at the Colony.

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