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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 7, 2016
Robin Roberts talks Oscars, Nancy Reagan in Sarasota visit

Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts spoke during the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series today.

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Good Morning America co-anchor Robin Roberts was the featured speaker for the March 7 Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • March 7, 2016
Robin Roberts inspires Town Hall audiences

RCLA Town Hall features Good Morning America co-anchor and breast cancer survivor Robin Roberts.

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Entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff has owned the land at 2211 Fruitville Road for more than a decade.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 7, 2016
City staff recommends affordable housing plan

The Sarasota Planning Board will hear entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff’s proposal for 393 apartments on Fruitville Road this week.

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  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 6, 2016
Twin Shores has fun in the sun

Twin Shores held a beach party and barbecue Sunday, March 6.

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 6, 2016
Temple Beth Israel has a Fein night

The Men’s Club of Temple Beth Israel hosted its annual tribute night Sunday, March 6, honoring member Shirley Fein.

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  • June LeBell
  • March 6, 2016
Music review: Sarasota Orchestra Chamber Concert: 'Brass to Bassoon'

Orchestra musicians break into smaller ensembles for 'Brass to Bassoon.'

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Gabe Yamada gives his best pitch on a carnival game at the Temple Emanu-El Purim Pandemonium.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • March 6, 2016
Temple Emanu-El experience Purim Pandemonium

Temple Emanu-El celebrates the holiday of Purim with costumes and carnival games.

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  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 6, 2016
Easton Nock turns 1

Longboat Key resident Easton Nock will turn 1 March 11.

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Kenn Christopher, Marc Koeck and Lynn Nakazawa
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 5, 2016
Asolo Rep’s ‘Cabaret at the Tropicana’ After Party

Guests attended the Asolo Rep Gala After Party on Saturday, March 5, at Louies Modern.

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Chairwoman Angelique Chromy with Petunia
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 5, 2016
Cat Depot ‘Love Me Do’ Gala

More than 250 guests attended Cat Depot's “Love Me Do” Gala on Saturday, March 5, at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

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Co-Chairs Susan Malloy Jones, Jennifer Rust and Caroline Ellerson (not pictured, Ann Charters)
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 5, 2016
Asolo Rep Theatre's Annual Gala 2016: Cabaret at the Tropicana

Asolo Repertory Theatre hosted its annual gala themed “Cabaret at the Tropicana” on Saturday, March 5, at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. More than 500 guests attended the event.

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  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 5, 2016
Arts center holds a Funktastic fundraiser

The Longboat Key Center for the Arts held a fundraiser Saturday, March 5.

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  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 5, 2016
Longboat Harbour residents dazzle in concert

Clarinetist Bob Geraci and pianist Jan Ortmann performed for their Longboat Harbour neighbors at a sold-out concert Saturday, March 5.

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Leila and Olivia Schaedler-Luera learn to listen for fairies from Fairy of the Daisies Marilyn Schwartz.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • March 5, 2016
Visitors flutter to Fairy House Festival

Historic Spanish Point hosts the 3rd annual Fairy House Festival Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6.

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Hazel Nichols and Kayn Sims competed in the elementary school division with their team "Where's My Head?" Together they designed and constructed a replica of the droid BB-8 from "Star Wars the Force Awakens."
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  • Amanda Morales
  • March 5, 2016
Science Center celebrates remote control competition victory

The Suncoast Science Center hosts the inaugural Remote Control Custom Car Open.

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