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  • Nick Friedman
  • January 10, 2016
Ringling College breaks ground on Basch Visual Arts Center

The college hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its new state-of-the-art facility.

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  • June LeBell
  • January 10, 2016
Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra: 'Masterworks III'

'Masterworks III' brings winter dreams to Florida.

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Cindi Gilbert tried the brisket sandwich.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • January 10, 2016
Delish knish: Temple Sinai dishes up favorites for Jewish Food Festival

Pastrami, corned beef and brisket were the main event at the 8th annual Jewish Food Festival Sunday, Jan. 10.

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  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 10, 2016
St. Armands clowns around

St. Armands Circle was filled with circus performers and appreciators at the 29th annual Circus Ring of Fame Jan. 10.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 9, 2016
Haile TSA students cruise against cancer

TSA students organized a cruise-themed fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 9, 2016
Bird Key Yacht Club goes to Cuba

Bird Key Yacht Club members journeyed to Cuba at the Havana Nights party Jan. 9.

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Mireya Eavey and honored guest Betty Schoenbaum
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 9, 2016
The Alexis de Tocqueville Society New Year’s Brunch

The Alexis de Tocqueville Society members and guests attended its New Year’s Brunch on Saturday, Jan. 9, at The Field Club. The event benefits United Way Suncoast.

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Linda DiGabriel and Mary Lou Winnick
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 8, 2016
Asolo Rep 'All the Way' Opening Night Party

Asolo Rep hosted an Opening Night Party prior to the sold-out opening of "All the Way" on Friday, Jan. 8, at Asolo Repertory Theatre. Nearly 120 sponsors enjoyed the private dinner before the show.

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Mike and Denise Delich stop and listen to the Hatley Band. The Lakewood Ranch residents have been married for five years. "We're practically newly-weds," Denise said as she held Mike's hand.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 8, 2016
Lakewood Ranch hosts first Music on Main of 2016

Residents and visitors gathered on Main Street.

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Joe and Joyce Wallace of the Meadows celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Jan. 12.
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  • Jay Heater
  • January 8, 2016
Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

Meadows' Joyce, Joe Wallace celebrate 70 years of marriage.

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  • Marty Fugate
  • January 8, 2016
Keep the music playing

Artist Series and Sarasota Music Club launch scholarship to empower and educate the musicians and audiences of tomorrow.

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Entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff wants to build more than 400 apartments at the corner of Fruitville Road and Audubon Place.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 8, 2016
Vengroff moves forward with affordable housing

Entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff has spent more than $10,000 on a traffic study to advance plans for 404 apartments on Fruitville Road.

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Riverview junior AJ Caldwell finished with a game-high 29 points in the Rams' 80-59 victory versus Booker Jan. 7.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • January 8, 2016
High-flying Rams roll past Tornadoes

The Riverview High boys basketball team beat Booker 80-59 Jan. 7.

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CineBistro Regional Operations Director Matt Russell leads a media tour of one of the nearly completed theaters.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • January 8, 2016
CineBistro readies for February premiere

Cobb Theatres prepares to open luxury movie theater at Westfield Southgate Mall.

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Thunder by the Bay runs through Sunday night in downtown Sarasota.
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  • David Conway
  • January 8, 2016
Street closures begin for Thunder By The Bay

From Friday through Sunday, a number of streets in downtown Sarasota and Southside Village will be closed for the 18th annual edition of the motorcycle festival.

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