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Dylan McDermott is collaborating with Ringling College and Selah Freedom to create a new web series called "Sugar."
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 28, 2016
Actor Dylan McDermott to produce web series with Ringling College

The Golden Globe Award-winning actor will tackle a subject close to his heart.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 28, 2016
'Sugar' Meets Selah

Selah Freedom and Ringling College hosted 'Sugar' Meets Selah with Dylan McDermott Saturday, Feb. 27, at The Francis.

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    By
  • June LeBell
  • February 28, 2016
Passion, drama and patriotism in 'The Battle of Legnano'

The Sarasota Opera opens the final opera of its Verdi Cycle with high-quality singing and drama.

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  • Reviews
From back left: Murray Bring, Donald Malawsky, Joan Wood, Maurice Richards, Jack Kesler, Gloria Moss, Edie Winston and Beverly Koski are the Eight Over 80 honorees.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 28, 2016
Jewish Housing Council Foundation honors eight

Eight individuals over 80 years old received kudos for their leadership and community involvement.

  • Black Tie
Debbie Gerardi inspects the blue heron wooden sculpture by artist Ademir Borges.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 27, 2016
Artists line Ocean Boulevard for Siesta Key Craft Festival

Hundreds flock to Siesta Key Village for 22nd annual Siesta Key Craft Festival.

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  • Neighbors
Asian Women's Club of Lakewood Ranch members Dr. Caring Santos, Tina Harrison, Tina Oakes, Vicky Imperial-Hubert, Maria Cora Gaffar, Teresa Haddock and Lilly Chaddha show off their formal wear.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 27, 2016
Asian Women's Club of Lakewood Ranch celebrates heritage

The club hosted its annual Orchid Ball Feb. 27.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 27, 2016
All Children’s Hospital Guild hosts Miracle Ball

All Children’s Hospital Guild Sarasota/Manatee Branch hosted Miracle Ball – Miracles in the Making on Saturday, Feb. 27, at Hyatt Regency.

  • Black Tie
Riverview junior Brion Whitley goes up for a shot in the first half of the Class 8A state championship versus Coral Springs Feb. 27.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 27, 2016
Rams fall in title game

The Riverview boys basketball team finished the season as the Class 8A state runner-up.

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  • Sports
Nan Basu and Cynthia McMullin leave the festival with new herb plants. Basu purchased basil, dill, rosemary, fennel, mint and oregano for her herb garden in the making.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 27, 2016
Green thumbs handpick plants at Selby Gardens

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens hosts Garden to Plate: Plant & Garden Festival Saturday, Feb. 27 and Sunday, Feb. 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Atticus, a 14-month-old Great Dane brought to the event by owner Arlene Wright of Orlando, sits along the edge of the polo field wondering what it would be like to play polo.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 27, 2016
Polo players honor animal rescue

Ponies for Pups draws big crowd to the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River junior Ali Yawn threw a no-hitter against Brandon Feb. 26.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 27, 2016
Yawn tosses no-hitter

Braden River pitcher Ali Yawn led the Pirates to a 17-0 victory against Brandon Feb. 26.

  • East County
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    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • February 27, 2016
St. Jude presents Foodlosophy: A Sarasota Culinary Experience

The inaugural culinary event benefits pediatric cancer research across the country.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 27, 2016
Braden River Elementary School students explore science

The school held its annual Science Night Thursday, Feb. 25

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Michael Johnson of Lakewood Ranch baits a hook with a worm.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 27, 2016
Fishing for fun

Lakewood Ranch hosts annual youth fishing tournament.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Adrienne, Laura, Michael and Eric Brady and Toby of Lakewood Ranch
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 27, 2016
Pups run in Doggies for Duchenne 5K

People and canines participated in the race Saturday morning.

  • East County
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